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SHAUN C TARPLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Milky Way Galaxy
The galactic center as photographed from Davis Mountains State Park

McDonald Observatory
Star trails behind the Harlan J Smith 10m Telescope

Big Bend - Chisos Basin Morning
The early morning sunrise slowly creeps into the Chisos Basin of Big Bend National Park, Texas.

Milky Way Galaxy
The galactic center as photographed from Davis Mountains State Park
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Join date: Jul 15, 2018
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I have never received any formal training in photography or outdoor adventuring, but I have always been an artist, a writer, and an outdoorsman so I now use adventure photography and blogging as a means to flex those proverbial muscles. I also hope that someday my work might inspire others to get out and experience the world, especially my son who is only just beginning to know the incredible earth that surrounds him.

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Jun 19, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Lunar Occultation of Mars
Over roughly an hour on January 13th, 2025, my position on the Earth's surface, the trailing path of the Moon, and the distant orbit of Mars aligned for an ephemeral and unexpectedly beautiful moment of inescapable collimation.
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Nov 15, 2024 ∙ 11 min
Lunar Eclipse - Selene & The Seven Sisters
In 2021, the partial lunar eclipse passed near the Pleiades in the night sky. In this post we delve into the details of this unique event.
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May 3, 2024 ∙ 7 min
2024 Veiled Total Solar Eclipse
The 2024 total solar eclipse was marred by dense clouds and rain, but it wasn't a total loss.
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