Richard McDonald: Main Page

I'm a computing professional living in Kanata, Ontario, which is part of the greater city of Ottawa.

Interests

Astronomy	An avid amateur astronomer, I enjoy observing from home, nearby dark sites, and especially "sidewalk astronomy" -- public outreach events where we give the passing public a chance to see. I'm also struggling up the learning curve for astrophotography.
Photography	Photography, especially landscapes, portraits, and events. This link leads to a different site with publicly-shared photos.
Motorcycling	I'm an avid motorcyclist, commuting and especially into the countryside on weekends, but wish the season around here was longer. Want to discuss great roads in the area? Also a volunteer with the Ottawa-Carleton Safety Council Motorcycle Rider Course.
Amateur Radio	Once quite active, then inactive for a decade, I have put amateur radio station VE3NVM back on the air, now low power and casual use, and like to contact distant countries using low power and Morse code.
Freeware	Small software utilities I've developed for fun or necessity, available for free download.
Japan	After having the pleasure of living in Tokyo for a couple of years, quite a few years ago, I still love to reminisce about Tokyo and environs; Hakone; Fuji; MiyakeJima; Kamakura; Trains; Akihabara; Food.

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