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The Lonely Speck Discord Server Is Live – Join the Astrophotography Hangout: Thursday July 10, 2025, 8:30pm EDT

Ian Norman of lonelyspeck.com sitting at his computer.

The Lonely Speck Discord Server Is Live

Over the years, one of the most meaningful parts of running Lonely Speck has been hearing from so many of you—sharing your photos, asking thoughtful questions, offering your own tips and insights. Some of my favorite conversations and idea starters have been inspired through a quick email or a blog comment, often from a fellow night photographer halfway across the world.

Now, I’m excited to open up a more immediate way for us to connect.

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Like a Leica: Build a Leica M6 Rangefinder from the LEGO Creator Retro Camera Kit

LEGO Leica M Rangefinder by Ian Norman lonelyspeck.com - LEGO Creator Retro Camera 31147

Here’s one that’s just for fun. I received the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Retro Camera 31147 Kit for Christmas. The default build is a nice little retro SLR. It’s a stylish little toy that harkens back to the 1970s or 80s without really looking like any real SLR model in particular. I found it to be a surprisingly detailed and enjoyable set to build, but lacking a bit of character. Rather than sticking with the default build, I decided to see if I could make it look more like a classic Leica M6 rangefinder.

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Introducing: The Revelion Preset Pack: AI-Powered Tools + Style Pack for Lightroom

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Photography. Fast.

Introducing the Revelion Pack – our most advanced collection of Lightroom presets yet, meticulously crafted over the course of two years. With over 140 presets coupled with Lightroom’s new AI masking capabilities, this pack is designed to significantly enhance and expedite your editing process, allowing you to achieve stunning results with just a few clicks.

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Moon Shot: Building an Affordable Lunar Photography Kit

Moon Shot: Building an Affordable Lunar Photography Camera Rig

Shooting detailed photographs of the moon requires ultra-long telephoto reach. At only about 1/2 a degree in diameter in terms of field of view, the moon is a relatively small target that requires the use of some really long optics. In this guide, we outline the details of an ultra affordable lunar photography kit and why a typical full-frame or APS-C sensor digital camera might not be the best choice when trying to shoot the moon.

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