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Forrest Willey Photo The photography of Forrest M. Willey Willey for a unit in his Earth/Space Science class at Seymour High School. Please call for pricing.

Before becoming the informational and artistic entity that it is today, Cortland Astronomy had its beginnings as a series of humorous astronomy-themed videos that were shot in 2003 by owner and founder Forrest M. Willey, now a graduate of Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts didn't revisit the project until 2013 while trying to find ways to fund a house renovation project for he and his wife Jill. Re-imagined as a service for providing information about celestial happenings and showcasing astrophotography to the rural Southern-Indiana area, Cortland Astronomy began to take on a form far more refined (but no less fun) than its crude and often eccentric beginnings. Now, we update a page with weekly and sometimes daily pictures of the night sky worked into the background of local landmarks or scenic locations. Some prints are available at local outlets, but we will travel and photograph night scenes for individuals at their residences or properties.

I'm taking orders for my 2027 wall calendar! For those of you who are repeat customers, you know the drill. If you're ...
10/07/2026

I'm taking orders for my 2027 wall calendar! For those of you who are repeat customers, you know the drill. If you're new or just need a reminder, here are the details.

Each calendar to be delivered in person by me INSIDE Jackson County, IN is $35. For all orders to be shipped outside Jackson County, please add $10 to cover shipping. Ex: 2 shipped calendars are $80 (2x$35 + $10 shipping).

These calendars measure 11x17" folded and are stiff wire bound and printed with 6 color ink on heavy card stock for the best in color accuracy and durability. Subjects are mostly natural scenes and wildlife from beautiful Jackson County, IN but a few images from my travels will make the list as well.

Payment needs to be cash or check (message me for details) or by Venmo to "-willey" if you prefer the speedy way of paying. All payments are due by 11:59pm on December 1st. Calendars should all be delivered by Dec. 20th.

Mr. & Mrs. Woodduck and son.
10/05/2026

Mr. & Mrs. Woodduck and son.

Doe and spotted fawn cooling off in lake ditch. I’ve been hoping to get a shot like this for quite a while now.
09/03/2026

Doe and spotted fawn cooling off in lake ditch. I’ve been hoping to get a shot like this for quite a while now.

Beck’s Mill, about 5mi SW of Salem, IN imaged in false color infrared light filtered to 720nm.
07/20/2026

Beck’s Mill, about 5mi SW of Salem, IN imaged in false color infrared light filtered to 720nm.

I remember when I first became interested in wildlife photography a little over 10yrs ago I read something along the lin...
03/11/2026

I remember when I first became interested in wildlife photography a little over 10yrs ago I read something along the lines of “only pictures of birds being birds are interesting” on some self-annointed expert’s blog.

I’ll take a portrait in soft golden light over a washed out action shot any day. Now an action shot in good light on the other hand…

It feels good to pull off one of these shots. Tufted titmouse.Canon R6: 1/3200sec, ISO 12800, 200-800mm @ 500mm, f/7.1
03/08/2026

It feels good to pull off one of these shots. Tufted titmouse.

Canon R6: 1/3200sec, ISO 12800, 200-800mm @ 500mm, f/7.1

Last November’s Aurora over Ferryville, WI. Multi exposure image.
03/03/2026

Last November’s Aurora over Ferryville, WI. Multi exposure image.

Cranes doing crane things.Honeytown Bottoms, IN.
03/02/2026

Cranes doing crane things.

Honeytown Bottoms, IN.

My happy place in Indiana, Hemlock Bluffs.
02/21/2026

My happy place in Indiana, Hemlock Bluffs.

Last night’s full moon as it rose behind the grain legs at Prem1er in Brownstown. The man standing on the platform was ...
02/02/2026

Last night’s full moon as it rose behind the grain legs at Prem1er in Brownstown. The man standing on the platform was taken from an engagemet photo shoot several years ago. Obviously no one was going to go up there to gaze wistfully upon the moonlit landscape when it was 12 degrees outside!

Anyway, enjoy

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