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This featured Instagram Artist shares beautiful images with the #grandlancaster tag regularly!! And for that @tana_reiff, I thank you. I just captured this image of her book on the shelves at @barnesandnoble. Well done Tana!! #igers #lancastergram #discoverlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #uncoveringpa #pennsylvania_life #gowildpa #lancastercounty #lanccountymag #pennsylvania #amish #signs #ignation #instagram #featuredartist #book #published #yougogirl 📸😁👍 (at Barnes & Noble)

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Where the Conestoga and Susquehanna meet at #safeharbordam. Captured with @kodakpixpro #sp3604k edited with #insta360studio by @insta360official #360 #dam #tinyplanet #conestoga #susquehanna #river #outdoors #naturehippys #naturgram #grandlancaster #iglanc #lancastergram #discoverlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #uncoveringpa #pennsylvania_life #gowildpa #lanccountymag #fishing #pafishandboat #everything_imaginable #ipulledoverforthis #wanderlust #all2epic (at Safe Harbor Dam)

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Snow around the bend this weekend. I love when it snows. #snow #lancastersnow #winterwonderland #ontheroad #ipulledoverforthis #rsa_rural #country_features #pocket_farms #lancastergram #grandlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #discoverlancaster #uncoveringpa #pennsylvania_life #lanccountymag #naturehippys #sunrise #sonyalpha #sonyimages #sonyalphasclub #sgiambassadors #hdr #all2epic #awesomeearth #awesome_earthpix #visitlancasterpa

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Up before the sun. I captured a little timelapse. First of many photos today! Hope everyone get's a view of the eclipse. #sunrise #timelapse #countryside #eclipse2017 #eclipse #country_features #rsa_rural #rural_love #naturegram #naturelovers #naturehippies #rsa_nature #pocket_farms #royalsnappingartists #jj #jj_community #iglanc #lancastergram #grandlancaster #lifeallin #sonyalpha #sonyalphasclub #sonyimages #all2epic #pennsylvania_life #timelapsevideo #lanccountymag http://ift.tt/2uYfvRr

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Star trails from the other night. Check out the 360 video on my Grand Lancaster Facebook page. #startrails #theta360 #ricohthetas #timelapse #nightphotography #longexposure #amazing_longexpo #grandlancaster #lancastergram #iglanc #discoverlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #pennsylvania_life #uncoveringpa #gowildpa #lanccountymag #nightsky #country_features #rsa_rural #rural_love #ig_countryside #pocket_farms #ic_skies #naturehippys #weownthenight #everything_imaginable #fuzed_fotos

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Under the Stars

Growing up here in the Lancaster County countryside I remember being able to see the stars as a kid. No particular night stands out to me, but we've always had a sky full of stars when the clouds cooperate. Now that I'm older I understand that not everyone gets to experience a starlit sky without a considerable amount of effort and planning. 

I always enjoying sharing my photos of the stars. I'm not the best night photographer, but it is a challenge I like to experiment with now and then. With some of the 360 gear and software that came my way this winter I'm very excited to have some fun experimenting as the nights become more tolerable. Long waits for long exposures is a lot of fun, but it's not my favorite thing to do on cold winter nights.

Star trails from the other night. Check out the 360 video on my Grand Lancaster Facebook page. #startrails #theta360 #ricohthetas #timelapse #nightphotography #longexposure #amazing_longexpo #grandlancaster #lancastergram #iglanc #discoverlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #pennsylvania_life #uncoveringpa #gowildpa #lanccountymag #nightsky #country_features #rsa_rural #rural_love #ig_countryside #pocket_farms #ic_skies #naturehippys #weownthenight #everything_imaginable #fuzed_fotos

A post shared by Seth Dochter (@sethdochter) on Mar 24, 2017 at 4:24pm PDT

Back when I first got my Nikon D5100 I was very excited. Finally, oh finally, I had a camera that would be able to capture the stars. It was actually the first thing I tried to do with it. I had no idea what I needed to do, it was my first time operating a DSLR, and yet ... there they were. All three of them! By some twist of really dumb luck (or some say "natural intuitive ability")* I managed to capture a picture of three blurry stars in the sky. The next night in an attempt to recreate the same stupidity I meticulously returned all of the settings to where they were the night before, and for some reason I couldn't seem to capture a single star. Which kickstarted my efforts to actually learning how to use this fancy new camera.

I only really use the D5100 fro 360s these days. Below is a 360 I captured one night last summer. At the end of the lane the white fence surrounds a one room Amish/Mennonite schoolhouse. To the right of the lane you can see the silos of the neighboring farm silhouetted on the Horizon. My localized and modern take on Starry Night. As a salute to one of my favorite artists of course.

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 VR Brings YOU into the field with me ...

This year I have been spending a lot of time and energy on 360 photos and videos. I've been fascinated with the medium for a few years now. I think it's a very interesting way to  Below are a few recent experiments where the basic idea was to convert 360 photos into 360 videos with the intent to create more depth to the experience. It's about as close as you're going to get to the experience without me actually bringing you along for some stargazing. 

These experiments were both a lot of fun to capture, and I always seem to walk away with more inspiration for next time. For the best experience I would recommend finding a Google Cardboard or other VR headset to watch it on YouTube!! 

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Out in the rain last evening waiting for a rainbow 🌈 check the story on the blog today at grandlancaster.com (link in bio) #sunflowers #sunflowerfield #elversonpa #lanccountymag #grandlancaster #chestercounty #pennsylvania #uncoveringpa #pennlive #visitpa #visitbrandywine #countryside #country_features #rsa_rural #rural_love #wanderlust #roadtrip #travel #sonyalpha #gopro #goproof #youtube #youtuber #vlogger #blogger Music 🎶 “turn up, let’s go” by Jeremy Blake #youtubeaudiolibrary https://ift.tt/2vDOnF0

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I hope these Sunflowers brighten your day! I’ve been keeping an eye on the sunflower patch, there’s still lots to bloom, but the field is full of big bright sunflowers already! Checkout my Backyard Tourist Column “Magical Sunflowers” in August’s issue of @lanccountymag! lancastercountymag.com/magical-sunflowers (🔗LINK IN MY BIO) #sunflowers #sunflowerfield #backyardtourist #lanccountymag #grandlancaster #uncoveringpa #pennlive #elverson #pennsylvania #brandywinevalley #chestercountypa #naturegram #naturelovers #naturehippys #flowers #wanderlust #travel #natgeoyourshot #sonyalpha #gopro #timelapse #savethebees #bumblebees #insects #elversonsunflowers https://ift.tt/2Oc4cv3

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Took my little lady Zoe to @lancasterarcheryacademy for their Discover Archery class. She had a blast! Check out he full story on the blog at GrandLancaster.com (link in bio) Music 🎶 “Lone Wolf” by Dan Lebowitz #youtubeaudiolibrary #archery #lancasterarchery #lancasterarcherysupply #grandlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #uncoveringpa #discoverlancaster #class #archeryrange #targetpractice #archerygirl #familytime #iglanc #visitlancasterpa #lanccountymag #backyardtourist #sonyalpha #gopro #gopronation #youtube #youtuber #lancastergram https://ift.tt/2KXQ89x

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A few sunrise timelapse clips from last weekend’s adventure in #jimthorpe #pa, checkout my story in this month’s @lanccountymag and at LancasterCountyMag.com #free100mileview #carboncounty #pennsylvania #grandlancaster #uncoveringpa #visitpa #mountains #overlook #vista #wanderlust #travel #timelapse #gopro #sonyalpha #sunrise #awesome_earth 🎶 Music “Miles Beyond” by Quincas Moreira https://ift.tt/2JXFkYJ

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Taking in the view at Chickies Rock County Park Breezyview Overlook. Standing at the edge there was a warm updraft here and there. 🎶 Music "crate digger" by Gunnar Olsen aka @gunbuns #youtubeaudiolibrary #sunset #overlook #insta360 #insta360nano #lifeallin #pano #sonyalpha #sonyimages #sonyalphasclub #grandlancaster #lancastergram #discoverlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #uncoveringpa #pennsylvania_life #pacollective #lanccountymag #tv_panorama #all2epic #royalsnappingartist #jj #jj_community http://ift.tt/2wMW7Tz

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Had a fun time capturing the sunflower field in Elverson, Pa. Music 🎶 "Dark Lotus" by Mk2. Captured with the #insta360nano by @insta360official check out the link in my bio 😁👍made with @plotagraphpro for iPhone #youtubeaudiolibrary #elversonsunflowers #sunflowers #sunflowerfield #tinyplanet #insta360 #lifeallin #360life #platograph #chestercountypa #grandlancaster #docs360world #awesomeearth #awesome_earthpix #wanderlust #flowers #naturegram #naturelovers #naturehippys #royalsnappingartists #instacrew #all2epic #visitpa #pennsylvania_life #lanccountymag #backyardtourist #pocket_nature #jj #jj_community http://ift.tt/2vTBr07

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Some clips from our visit to the @northmuseum! I put the full video up on my Grand Lancaster Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. Check it out! Captured with the #insta360nano by @insta360official! Favorite camera for moments with the kids! Check out the link in my bio for some info an a little discount. Music 🎶 "two step" by Huma Huna #youtubeaudiolibrary #grandlancaster #lancastergram #iglanc #discoverlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #uncoveringpa #pennsylvania_life #visitpa #northmuseum #lancasterpa #tinyplanet #insta360 #360video #iphone7 #travel #wanderlust #kidsstuff #natheotravel #travelchannel #onlyinpennsylvania #lanccountymag #backyardtourist #lifeallin #nature #science http://ift.tt/2u7KpSf

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Had a few minutes before sissy's school let out so we stopped by Lapp Valley Farm to makes some friends. There was a lot of things I wanted to capture with the #insta360nano, but the convenience of popping it on my phone whenever has instantly made it my go-to camera for moments with the kiddos #realrap #lifeallin #insta360 #cows #dairy #amish #lancastergram #iglanc #grandlancaster #discoverlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #uncoveringpa #pennsylvania_life #lanccountymag #lappvalleyfarm #country_features #rsa_rural #rural_love #wanderlust #travel #natgeotravel #visitlancasterpa #pocket_farms #farm #lancastercounty #pa http://ift.tt/2rj6Q6u

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Stop on Peach Road to watch the annual Mother's Day #makeawishconvoy yesterday as they made their way down #rt222. #ipulledoverforthis and whipped out the #insta360nano whole I waved at a few of the passing trucks. #makeawish #children #tinyplanet #docs360world #mothersday #insta360 #lifeallin #360life #360video #charity #grandlancaster #iglanc #lancastergram #lanccountymag #discoverlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #pennsylvania_life #uncoveringpa #jj #jj_community #kings_transport #truckers #bigrig http://ift.tt/2pNxl2X

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Clear skies and no wind last night. Thought I would experiment with some Star Trails and texture edits in 360. Captured with the #ricohthetas by @ricohusa and edited with #insta360studio by @insta360official, @adobe PS & Pr, and #texturefx by @topazlabs #360 #360life #theta360 #insta360 #all2epic #everything_imaginable #nightphotography #longexposure #amazing_longexpo #awesomeearth #awesome_earthpix #grandlancaster #lancastergram #iglanc #discoverlancaster #alwayslancaster #pennlive #pennsylvania_life #uncoveringpa #gowildpa #lanccountymag #country_features #startrails #naturegram #naturehippys http://ift.tt/2naGsdx