June 21, 2019 – Cycle 365

Summer Solstice Vermilion County, Illinois

Posted: June 21, 2019 Under: Challenges By Rich-Illinois 8 Comments

View due east as the Summer Solstice sun’s rays angle across the lawn (Latitude is approximately 40 degrees North) Sun sets 23.5 degrees north of due west At noon, the sun was 73.5 degrees above the horizon Sun sets due west At noon, the sun was 50 degrees above the horizon Sun sets 23.5 degrees … Continue reading "Summer Solstice Vermilion County, Illinois"

Winter Solstice in Tasmania

Posted: June 21, 2019 Under: Challenges By Tony Cullimore 4 Comments

There goes the sun and here comes another frosty night. I still haven’t managed to spot an “old and new” photo opportunity. Sorry. I have seen some possibilities but they didn’t work out picture-wise. Perhaps I am too busy keeping warm!! Still, there are a few days to go yet.

Portland, old and new

Posted: June 21, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 3 Comments

It’s such a relief to have our tour of Southern Italy behind us so I can move on to the really important things in life – starting of course with the all-important Monthly Challenge. It’s been frustrating to feel a bit upstaged this month by some of the heavy contributors, but with more time on … Continue reading "Portland, old and new"