Mike Shipman
@blueplanetphoto.bsky.social
Photographer, author, artist, educator, former wildlife biologist, (mostly) critical thinker
Upcoming photo workshops in 2026:
Iceland Mar 18-27
Faroe Islands May 8-18
Iceberg Alley May 31-Jun 9
White Sands NP May 17-22
Point Lobos Jun 25-30
Italy-Dolomites Sep 23-30
Venice Oct 1-6
White Sands Oct 22-27
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Iceland Mar 18-27
Faroe Islands May 8-18
Iceberg Alley May 31-Jun 9
White Sands NP May 17-22
Point Lobos Jun 25-30
Italy-Dolomites Sep 23-30
Venice Oct 1-6
White Sands Oct 22-27
More information and registration: blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
Workshops & Trips - Blue Planet Photography
Workshops & Trips by Mike Shipman: Blue Planet Photography
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December 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Upcoming photo workshops in 2026:
Iceland Mar 18-27
Faroe Islands May 8-18
Iceberg Alley May 31-Jun 9
White Sands NP May 17-22
Point Lobos Jun 25-30
Italy-Dolomites Sep 23-30
Venice Oct 1-6
White Sands Oct 22-27
More information and registration: blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
Iceland Mar 18-27
Faroe Islands May 8-18
Iceberg Alley May 31-Jun 9
White Sands NP May 17-22
Point Lobos Jun 25-30
Italy-Dolomites Sep 23-30
Venice Oct 1-6
White Sands Oct 22-27
More information and registration: blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
Need assistance from pro photo workshop leaders. In the past year, after 20+ yrs of biz insurance, 2 providers have cancelled my policy for "off-premise" classes/workshops. Please msg privately with tips. I'm looking, but any help would be appreciated, current policy will terminate in Jan. Thanks!
December 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Need assistance from pro photo workshop leaders. In the past year, after 20+ yrs of biz insurance, 2 providers have cancelled my policy for "off-premise" classes/workshops. Please msg privately with tips. I'm looking, but any help would be appreciated, current policy will terminate in Jan. Thanks!
The Helix Nebula looks like a giant eye, why it’s other common names are The Eye of God and Eye of Sauron. A planetary nebula located in the constellation Aquarius, the Helix Nebula is about 650 light years from Earth and around 3 light years across. Its official catalog designation is Caldwell 63.
November 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Helix Nebula looks like a giant eye, why it’s other common names are The Eye of God and Eye of Sauron. A planetary nebula located in the constellation Aquarius, the Helix Nebula is about 650 light years from Earth and around 3 light years across. Its official catalog designation is Caldwell 63.
Join me for two bookbinding workshops, Long Stitch Binding, January 10, and Buttonhole Stitch Binding, January 14, at the Art Source Gallery, Boise, ID. Suitable for all levels of experience (or none at all). All materials supplied. More info and registration:
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join me for two bookbinding workshops, Long Stitch Binding, January 10, and Buttonhole Stitch Binding, January 14, at the Art Source Gallery, Boise, ID. Suitable for all levels of experience (or none at all). All materials supplied. More info and registration:
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Pickering’s (better yet, Fleming’s) Triangle in the Cygnus Loop/Veil Nebula complex.
70x180s
Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100
ASI585MCpro
#astrophotography #astrophoto
70x180s
Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100
ASI585MCpro
#astrophotography #astrophoto
August 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Pickering’s (better yet, Fleming’s) Triangle in the Cygnus Loop/Veil Nebula complex.
70x180s
Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100
ASI585MCpro
#astrophotography #astrophoto
70x180s
Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100
ASI585MCpro
#astrophotography #astrophoto
M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy and its dwarf galaxy companion NGC5194, which is passing behind M51 and gravitationally interacting.
Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100
ZWO ASI585MC pro
8.3 hrs
#astrophotography #space #m51 #messier51 #astronomy
Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100
ZWO ASI585MC pro
8.3 hrs
#astrophotography #space #m51 #messier51 #astronomy
June 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy and its dwarf galaxy companion NGC5194, which is passing behind M51 and gravitationally interacting.
Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100
ZWO ASI585MC pro
8.3 hrs
#astrophotography #space #m51 #messier51 #astronomy
Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100
ZWO ASI585MC pro
8.3 hrs
#astrophotography #space #m51 #messier51 #astronomy
Upcoming PhotoExplorations for 2025:
Intro to Astrophotography, July 17-19 (Boise)
Acadia National Park, Maine, Aug 30-Sep 6
White Sands National Park, New Mexico, Sep 9-15
N Ireland, Oct 1-10
Wales, Oct 11-20
Iceland, Oct 23-Nov 2
Central Oregon Coast, Nov 5-11
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Intro to Astrophotography, July 17-19 (Boise)
Acadia National Park, Maine, Aug 30-Sep 6
White Sands National Park, New Mexico, Sep 9-15
N Ireland, Oct 1-10
Wales, Oct 11-20
Iceland, Oct 23-Nov 2
Central Oregon Coast, Nov 5-11
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Workshops & Trips - Blue Planet Photography
Workshops & Trips by Mike Shipman: Blue Planet Photography
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June 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Upcoming PhotoExplorations for 2025:
Intro to Astrophotography, July 17-19 (Boise)
Acadia National Park, Maine, Aug 30-Sep 6
White Sands National Park, New Mexico, Sep 9-15
N Ireland, Oct 1-10
Wales, Oct 11-20
Iceland, Oct 23-Nov 2
Central Oregon Coast, Nov 5-11
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Intro to Astrophotography, July 17-19 (Boise)
Acadia National Park, Maine, Aug 30-Sep 6
White Sands National Park, New Mexico, Sep 9-15
N Ireland, Oct 1-10
Wales, Oct 11-20
Iceland, Oct 23-Nov 2
Central Oregon Coast, Nov 5-11
blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
Selling for a friend. Well cared for, excellent for beginner/student, astrophotographer.
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April 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Selling for a friend. Well cared for, excellent for beginner/student, astrophotographer.
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May 8, Giving and Receiving Feedback, free seminar, Art Source Gallery. 6:30-8:30, 1516 W Grove St, Boise.
Free, but limited space. Please register here: www.artsourcegallery.com/workshop/390...
Free, but limited space. Please register here: www.artsourcegallery.com/workshop/390...
April 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
May 8, Giving and Receiving Feedback, free seminar, Art Source Gallery. 6:30-8:30, 1516 W Grove St, Boise.
Free, but limited space. Please register here: www.artsourcegallery.com/workshop/390...
Free, but limited space. Please register here: www.artsourcegallery.com/workshop/390...
Rosette Nebula NGC 2244
Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100
RisingCam IMX571C
EQ6R-Pro
60x180s
25 flats
25 dark flats
Processed with Siril, Starnet++, Photoshop
#astrophotos
Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100
RisingCam IMX571C
EQ6R-Pro
60x180s
25 flats
25 dark flats
Processed with Siril, Starnet++, Photoshop
#astrophotos
March 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Rosette Nebula NGC 2244
Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100
RisingCam IMX571C
EQ6R-Pro
60x180s
25 flats
25 dark flats
Processed with Siril, Starnet++, Photoshop
#astrophotos
Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100
RisingCam IMX571C
EQ6R-Pro
60x180s
25 flats
25 dark flats
Processed with Siril, Starnet++, Photoshop
#astrophotos
Photographers or collectors interested in a mint Nikon F6 w/ 28-90mm lens? New Tamarac bag. In Boise, will ship. I’ll connect you with seller. Price range $450-$1400. I’d expect the upper end of that range. Photos avail from seller, if local see it in person. Let me know and I’ll send contact info.
March 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Photographers or collectors interested in a mint Nikon F6 w/ 28-90mm lens? New Tamarac bag. In Boise, will ship. I’ll connect you with seller. Price range $450-$1400. I’d expect the upper end of that range. Photos avail from seller, if local see it in person. Let me know and I’ll send contact info.
The Orion Nebula (M42, bottom), Running Man (Sh 2-279, next up), Flame Nebula (NGC 2024, top), and Horsehead Nebula (IC 434, dim, below the Flame)
March 25, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The Orion Nebula (M42, bottom), Running Man (Sh 2-279, next up), Flame Nebula (NGC 2024, top), and Horsehead Nebula (IC 434, dim, below the Flame)
First Thursday, April 3, I will have these photos and more in the Art Source Gallery under the title "Not For Sale". Festivities begin at 5pm, ending at 9. Access is through the alley or walkable from nearby on-street parking.
March 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
First Thursday, April 3, I will have these photos and more in the Art Source Gallery under the title "Not For Sale". Festivities begin at 5pm, ending at 9. Access is through the alley or walkable from nearby on-street parking.
Upcoming 2025 PhotoExcursions
April 24-26 Intro to Astrophotography (Boise)
May 8 Giving and Receiving Feedback (Boise, free seminar)
May 16-25 Faroe Islands (limited space available)
June 7 Intro to Cyanotype Printing (Boise)
For more info and to register:
blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
April 24-26 Intro to Astrophotography (Boise)
May 8 Giving and Receiving Feedback (Boise, free seminar)
May 16-25 Faroe Islands (limited space available)
June 7 Intro to Cyanotype Printing (Boise)
For more info and to register:
blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
March 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Upcoming 2025 PhotoExcursions
April 24-26 Intro to Astrophotography (Boise)
May 8 Giving and Receiving Feedback (Boise, free seminar)
May 16-25 Faroe Islands (limited space available)
June 7 Intro to Cyanotype Printing (Boise)
For more info and to register:
blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
April 24-26 Intro to Astrophotography (Boise)
May 8 Giving and Receiving Feedback (Boise, free seminar)
May 16-25 Faroe Islands (limited space available)
June 7 Intro to Cyanotype Printing (Boise)
For more info and to register:
blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
Limited number of spots left for this fantastic opportunity to explore and photograph a unique and beautiful landscape and island environment.
Details and registration:
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Details and registration:
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Faroe Islands, May 16-25, 2025 - Blue Planet Photography
Join Mike Shipman on this intimate, 4-person trip to explore some of these islands and their fantastical landscapes, from high overlooks to intimate details, under widely variable weather conditions.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Limited number of spots left for this fantastic opportunity to explore and photograph a unique and beautiful landscape and island environment.
Details and registration:
blueplanetphoto.com/product/faro...
Details and registration:
blueplanetphoto.com/product/faro...
The Rosette Nebula in the constellation Monoceros. Sometimes called the Skull Nebula, although not to be confused with the official skull nebula.
March 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The Rosette Nebula in the constellation Monoceros. Sometimes called the Skull Nebula, although not to be confused with the official skull nebula.
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), ~ 5000 light years (ly) from Earth in Gemini. A supernova remnant about 30,000-35,000 years old. The red giant Propus (Eta Geminorum) has a radius 275 times that of our sun and is ~ 390 ly from Earth. The star appears bloated due to its brightness the long exposure.
March 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), ~ 5000 light years (ly) from Earth in Gemini. A supernova remnant about 30,000-35,000 years old. The red giant Propus (Eta Geminorum) has a radius 275 times that of our sun and is ~ 390 ly from Earth. The star appears bloated due to its brightness the long exposure.
Messier 42 (M42), also known, among a variety of cultural names, as the Orion Nebula. Approximately 1500 light years from Earth. The nebula in the upper right is known as the Running Man nebula.
March 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Messier 42 (M42), also known, among a variety of cultural names, as the Orion Nebula. Approximately 1500 light years from Earth. The nebula in the upper right is known as the Running Man nebula.
Added workshops for the rest of the year (+ more to come).
Giving and Receiving Feedback May 8, free
Intro to Cyanotype Printing June 7
Acadia National Park Oct 1-8
Iceland Auroras Oct 23 - Nov 2
Central Oregon Coast Nov 5-11
For full schedule and registration
blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
Giving and Receiving Feedback May 8, free
Intro to Cyanotype Printing June 7
Acadia National Park Oct 1-8
Iceland Auroras Oct 23 - Nov 2
Central Oregon Coast Nov 5-11
For full schedule and registration
blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
Workshops & Trips - Blue Planet Photography
Workshops & Trips by Mike Shipman: Blue Planet Photography
blueplanetphoto.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Added workshops for the rest of the year (+ more to come).
Giving and Receiving Feedback May 8, free
Intro to Cyanotype Printing June 7
Acadia National Park Oct 1-8
Iceland Auroras Oct 23 - Nov 2
Central Oregon Coast Nov 5-11
For full schedule and registration
blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
Giving and Receiving Feedback May 8, free
Intro to Cyanotype Printing June 7
Acadia National Park Oct 1-8
Iceland Auroras Oct 23 - Nov 2
Central Oregon Coast Nov 5-11
For full schedule and registration
blueplanetphoto.com/product-cate...
My intention with this platform is to avoid screaming into the void. I think I’ve relegated FB to that job. I’ve failed recently and apologize. I want to have a platform where I can show my art, talk about art, make notifications of my classes and PhotoExplorations, and escape the madness.
February 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
My intention with this platform is to avoid screaming into the void. I think I’ve relegated FB to that job. I’ve failed recently and apologize. I want to have a platform where I can show my art, talk about art, make notifications of my classes and PhotoExplorations, and escape the madness.
You do realize it’s your responsibility to decide whether something is propaganda or not, right? If you’re not sure, do some legwork to find out. If a person blindly believes what “the media” tells them, they accept whatever consequences result.
February 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
You do realize it’s your responsibility to decide whether something is propaganda or not, right? If you’re not sure, do some legwork to find out. If a person blindly believes what “the media” tells them, they accept whatever consequences result.
But it was assigned Gulf of Mexico at birth
February 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
But it was assigned Gulf of Mexico at birth