Milky Way in Goblin Valley 9/5/18
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Sep 9, 2018 10:25:54 #
deayala1
Loc: Pleasanton, CA
Well done. I thought most Milky Way shots were done at 3 - 4 am. Which has discouraged me from trying it.
Sep 9, 2018 10:30:27 #
Sep 9, 2018 10:34:39 #
deayala1
Loc: Pleasanton, CA
DJ Mills wrote:
Fantastic!
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I'm in Idaho now for 12 days travelling from Coeur d'Alene to Boise. Any recommendations on photo spots?
Sep 9, 2018 10:45:19 #
deayala1 wrote:
I'm in Idaho now for 12 days travelling from Coeur d'Alene to Boise. Any recommendations on photo spots?
All the gorgeous scenery is on the way to Boise. I suggest searching UHH archives for "Boise" to get an idea of some of the views around here. For sure you will want to stop at BSU and get pics of the famous blue turf football field. The athletic hall of fame is open all the time and opens to a great panorama of the field. Be sure to post some pics for us.
Sep 9, 2018 13:01:51 #
alx
Loc: NJ
Longshadow wrote:
WOW! At least on this monitor (laptop) beautiful dimensionality. Would love to see the full picture in all its glory.
Sep 9, 2018 17:29:09 #
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Sep 9, 2018 19:15:41 #
OneShot1 wrote:
First, Thanks a million to Cany143 for his email advice on my trip through Utah.
Here is the Milky Way, looking north at about 11PM. I'm still on the trip, so minimal processing on my small laptop, via a B&B in Escalante. There were clouds floating through the view south, so no galactic center in this one.
The rock formation I've heard called the 3 Sisters and/or 3 Judges, in Goblin Valley.
Here is the Milky Way, looking north at about 11PM. I'm still on the trip, so minimal processing on my small laptop, via a B&B in Escalante. There were clouds floating through the view south, so no galactic center in this one.
The rock formation I've heard called the 3 Sisters and/or 3 Judges, in Goblin Valley.
Really nice shot One Shot1
Sep 9, 2018 23:04:35 #
OneShot1
Loc: Wichita, KS, USA
The app Photopills is great for planning and timing. 9/9/18 is the new moon, so any time after full dark (astronomical twilight). And the few days leading up to the full moon work great early night, since the sliver of the moon doesn't rise until 2,3,4 AM. Photopills gives exact times on any given date, plus a whole lot more. The app is powerful but not easy. There are great tutorials on Youtube for it. Other apps are available, but Photopills is King.
Of course you must have a dark sky free from light pollution. there are dark sky finder maps on the web.
Finally, Royce Bair has a great e-book on Night Sky photography. Well worth a few bucks, if only to look at his pix.
Of course you must have a dark sky free from light pollution. there are dark sky finder maps on the web.
Finally, Royce Bair has a great e-book on Night Sky photography. Well worth a few bucks, if only to look at his pix.
Sep 10, 2018 02:59:49 #
Ed Greding
Loc: Texas
What a beautiful image! Many years ago I visited Goblin Valley, and stayed the night. I'd love to return, but would have little hope of getting anything nearly as pretty. Was post-processing involved? (I ask because I don't know how, and have great difficulty with computers.) --- Thanks, Ed
Sep 10, 2018 09:34:59 #
OneShot1
Loc: Wichita, KS, USA
This shot had some minimal postprocessing via Photoshop Elements 15. I used some contrast enhancement, darkened blacks, boosted saturation a little. No cropping. I had to take probably 50 shots to get one without clouds or airplanes. Arrive at least an hour before sunset to get set up, then wait until astronomical twilight to begin. I was there 2 hours after dark taking shots, adjusting fill light on rocks, etc. Planning, effort, and patience.
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