Back to Cerro Gordo
(Cerro Gordo Perseid meteor composite ©2016 MLJ) On August 12, 2016 I drove back up to Cerro Gordo ghost town to attempt to photograph the Perseid meteor shower. It was the day after the Perseids peaked, but my research showed that there should still be plenty of activity in the skies. I phoned Robert, the caretaker, in advance which is a good idea as the town is private property. Of the many challenges in getting ready for this kind of shoot, I try to anticipate the shot be