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Phoenix, Arizona - Blood Moon, Blue Moon, Eclipsed Moon

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January 31 and we had slight clouds throughout the day.  This is the "Blue Moon" because it is the second full moon in a month.  It doesn't happen often, hence the phrase "once in a blue moon". I went to my "Secret spot #1" at 4:30 AM.  I didn't get the moon changing from a brightly lit orb to a Red Moon.  As the eclipse progressed and there was a slight bit of white remaining, the red color became more pronounced.  It was too high in the sky for my camera to capture the moon and the city below. By the way, I had big plans to get the Super Moon (very large) and the Total Lunar Eclipse all at the same time.  I soon figured out that a huge moon that is not lit is not much to photograph! Another intent was to capture the full moon low on the horizon, but it was blocked by the White Tank mountain range 40 miles away.  As the sun rose behind me, I packed up my gear.  Then, to the north, I spotted the pyramid shape of Hunt's Tomb. I pa...

Giza, Egypt - Mycerinus Pyramid

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5/16/2012 There was plenty of action at the Mycerinus Pyramid.  It is one of the three pyramids that remain in the area of the Sphinx in Giza.

Giza - Sphinx and Chefren Pyramid

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5/16/2012 Chefren Pyramid with the Sphinx in front of it.  A few steps to the right...click a photo...a few steps further...click a photo. It was an amazing feeling to be staring at this sight.

Giza, Egypt - The Three Pyramids and the Sphinx

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5/16/2012 The three pyramids at Giza.  Quite a view as you come upon them.

Giza (Egypt) - Pyramids Vista View

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5/16/2012 It was always a thrill to see a pyramid peaking over the hill.

Saqqara, Egypt - Step Pyramid of Djoser

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5/16/2012 Our first pyramid visit was the " Step Pyramid of Djoser ".    It was exciting to be in the Saqqara area .  This was a vast ancient burial ground which served as the necropolis (large cemetery or burial grounds) for the Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis.