We held the last Milky Way and Night Sky workshop in Sedona, Arizona this past week. It was a good one! Three students participated, who all have studied with me in the past got to see and photograph the Bortle Four skies. Can’t wait to see what they have captured
When you work with a wide angle lens there is some distortion inherent in the image. Tilt the camera up and it really rears its ugly head. Here are some thoughts on working through the problem. See this image article on noise reduction for the start of this photo. Distortion
If you want to multiply your use of skills and test yourself, work on Milky Way panorama photography. Photographing and stitching a simple landscape panorama has challenges. A single Milky Way image has a different set of challenges. When you work to do both at the same time, that’s what
Foregrounds in night sky and Milky Way photography need different processing to reduce noise than star captures. Here is the process I use for that. Also, in case you missed them, check out my previous articles on Planning and Capture and Processing Stars for this year’s Milky Way Huntin’ Season.
What equipment do you need to photograph landscapes with the Milky Way? The equipment does not have to cost tons of cash. This handy gear guide will help! This is more of a beginner’s guide. Therefore, I am not going to list star trackers. They are not necessary for creating
“The winds are crazy! That last gust almost knocked me over!” This was the first radio transmission that we heard from Tim. Would we have a chance to photograph Comet C/2023 A3 before it disappeared from view? Comet C/2023 A3 We were “comet chasing” Comet C/2023 A3, otherwise known as
Smartphone cameras have become exponentially more powerful in the recent years. Depending on the model, you can even use manual controls and “pro” features. So, it’s not surprising that many users are curious about how good the results can be for different kinds of photography. That includes technical ones, like
We constantly hear about people tracking and stacking to create Milky Way photos. Is it okay to take photos of the Milky Way using a single exposure? I’ll briefly cover three ways we can photograph the Milky Way. Then, we’ll see if the last way, a simple single exposure, might
Luck sometimes favors the prepared. I had put all my ducks in a row. Back in July 2018, I had contacted Cal Tech to obtain permission to photograph Owens Valley Radio Telescope near Bishop, CA. They had contacted security to let them know it was OK. But what I couldn’t
As we come to the end of Milky Way Hunting Season, the Galactic Center is close to the horizon. In my area, the galaxy stands pretty well straight up. That doesn’t mean it’s not time to head out for night sky image creation. I took my PhotoPills app out in
It’s a great idea to go out to photograph with a plan in mind. But, don’t get so locked into it that you miss out on the opportunities that are around you in abundance. Roll with the weather. Turn your head for your anticipated subject. Work the scene. You’ll came
Getting out under the canopy of stars is always a great treat for me. Using a fair amount of iPhone apps helps in my quest for Milky Way and other night sky phenomenon. There’s a drawback that can be overcome from their use. Read on for some night sky photography
