First time anything shown up when shooting the Milky Way.
Jul 16, 2017 01:11:06 #
It certainly looks good to me, Rena! I've never even seen the milky way much less get a shot of it. 
Jul 18, 2017 19:01:39 #
David Taylor wrote:
Nice shot. I haven't managed to capture any of it yet!
Thank you David Taylor!
Jul 18, 2017 19:03:20 #
jpgto wrote:
RE, no humoring the shutter-bug is necessary, excellent job and you will get better, remember, practice, practice and practice.
Enjoyed viewing.
Enjoyed viewing.
Thank you jpgto very kind and I will definitely keep trying! :)
Jul 18, 2017 19:08:58 #
SATS wrote:
You can really see it there in the background and in download the stars in the foreground have a wonderful range of colours. I have never tried to do this shot but all I know, so far as seeing it is concerned is that you have to be far away from the city light pollution. I once spent some time in a fairly remote part of the island of Mallorca and the night sky was different than I have ever seen it before. Well done.
Thank you SATS, we were up where there was no light pollution at all...it was the first time I have seen the Milky Way since I was about 16.
Jul 18, 2017 19:16:25 #
Jul 19, 2017 00:04:38 #
Jul 19, 2017 00:06:03 #
robertjerl wrote:
That is why some astro-photographers use focus stacking, closer to exposure bracketing actually.
One exposed for the stars, one for the haze of the Milky Way, one for the horizon/mountains etc and sometimes one for the moon. Then blend them so it looks like what your eyes can see on a really dark night.
One exposed for the stars, one for the haze of the Milky Way, one for the horizon/mountains etc and sometimes one for the moon. Then blend them so it looks like what your eyes can see on a really dark night.
I have heard of that, but do not yet have the knowledge or skill to pull it off yet, maybe someday!
Jul 19, 2017 00:08:39 #
John N wrote:
I'd be happy with that. I can't even see the Milky Way so I don't know what I'm aiming at here. Used to be able to, but with increased traffic and its subsequent pollution, it's a no-show now.
Hi John N, I too can no longer see it in our area which is why I was so excited to be at Crater Lake where there is no light pollution. Thanks so much for looking and your kind comment!
Jul 19, 2017 00:14:48 #
CLF wrote:
Rena, the double download shows off some real good looking stars. I actually like this photo and will attempt to do something similar myself. 
Greg
Greg
Thank you Greg, I look forward to seeing your photo when you give it a go. :)
Jul 19, 2017 00:19:27 #
Jul 19, 2017 00:20:17 #
ggttc wrote:
This is a great first attempt...get out and keep shooting.
There is a free program called stellarium that you can set to give you an idea of what is going on in the night sky in your area. Will also give you the direction and time the MW is best viewed. When you have the program download there is a tool bar on the left side that will allow you to adjust the brightness of the MW. Use it to find the best and brightest direction to shoot.
There is a free program called stellarium that you can set to give you an idea of what is going on in the night sky in your area. Will also give you the direction and time the MW is best viewed. When you have the program download there is a tool bar on the left side that will allow you to adjust the brightness of the MW. Use it to find the best and brightest direction to shoot.
Thank you ggttc, I will keep trying and I will look up that program! :)
Jul 19, 2017 00:22:44 #
sailorsmom wrote:
I really liked the double download on this shot, Rena! Well done!
Thank you Sue, I was extremely happy to get any result! :)
Jul 19, 2017 00:24:39 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
It certainly looks good to me, Rena! I've never even seen the milky way much less get a shot of it.
Thank you so much Dixiegirl, I recall seeing it a lot as a child, but not as an adult which is sad for today's kiddo's!
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