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at photo was born with the discovery of
Comet Lovejoy in 2013. Research concluded
that the comet would not be bright enough
to photograph until that December. He
created a plan, then waited patiently. In late
December his radar check at home revealed
a perfectly clear sky. Arriving at midnight, he
discovered a thick low fog over the lake that
was undetectable by radar. So he waited some
more. Around 2 a.m. a tiny puff of a breeze
broke up the fog on the eastern shore, giving
give him a clear view of Mount Brown and
the comet.
BY SUZANNE MILLER PHOTOS BY JOHN ASHLEY
A view of Mount Brown and the comet
Nocturne
John's frosted camera
