Monthly Archives: July 2017

Effing cool…. What Happens When a Bird’s Wings Sync Up Perfectly with a Camera’s Frame Rate

What Happens When a Bird’s Wings Sync Up Perfectly with a Camera’s Frame Rate
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/07/25/what-happens-when-a-birds-wings-sync-up-perfectly-with-a-cameras-frame-rate/

via My Modern Met

Sometimes security cameras can take some strange footage, and Texan Al Brooks was in for a treat when he reviewed video from outside his home. As a bird flies by the camera, it looks to almost be floating while pausing for a moment to take in the scenery.

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https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/07/25/what-happens-when-a-birds-wings-sync-up-perfectly-with-a-cameras-frame-rate/

Veranda to dish….

On June 20th, I took the step to self reliance and purchased an vertical aeroponics system from Al Henry [alhenry2@gmail.com] a local(USVI) hydroponics system maker and this weekend harvested the first of many produce.

Here is the system

Before

Currently:

Plants are :

Kale
Parsley
Thyme & Oregano
Basil
Spinach
Collard Greens
Lettuce
Arugula
Onions (Scallions)
Chives
Rosemary
Sweet Marjoram
Cilantro
Swiss Chard
Mustard (Greens)
Lemon Grass
Mint
Sage
Tarragon

 

This is a time lapse of the system(click on image to start animation):

And the resulting meal that used produce from the system.