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Herb Riddle

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Posted: 01 Oct 2022

Taken: 27 Sep 2022

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15 sec. • f/4.0 • 11.0 mm • ISO 1600 •

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Heavens above

Heavens above
The view as I climbed up Castle Hill towards Kendal Castle. You can just see the Milky Way here as it goes from South to North overhead. I could have exposed longer showing more stars and the Milky Way better but that would have over-exposed the light pollution from the town just on the horizon here. The strange bright object is in fact a clump of trees bathing in the light of the floodlit castle.

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Berny, cammino, Rosalyn Hilborne, tiabunna and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 Steve Paxton
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Herb in truth you could not have exposed longer with out getting star trails but you could have lifted the ISO 2000-2500 and see. The hardest part of this photography is getting it right each time that comes with a whole lot of practice. This is hard to get in the UK clear enough skies to do that. This is a brilliant shot you can not miss the milky way that is in the shot. I agree the Clear night filter would have helped a bit but when you are in a hurry you just have to go with it. It helps to prepare to go out even if you dont so you get use to the gear you need to take.

the stars perfect, the exposure with the bright light came out near on perfect and a wise move to keep the bright spot as small as you could. In all a top shot even I would be proud of more shot more experience and being comfortable out in the dark having to think of all this in a hurry.

Yes I think others on Ipernity should give this a go follow the rules and it works more are capable of doing the same. one you have the first shot on the back of the camera you will see just how easy it is. My hat off to you to get this and the milky way. Brilliant.
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
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Steve I always respect and admire your great efforts in capturing the night skies. This was the first truly night shot I have taken in over a year now. I had hoped for a chance so took some equipment to do it but the last minute rush found me lacking in time. Having accidently turned my head torch on the day before did not help matters neither resulting in only a small hand torch. That being said, I take on board your comment here and am very honoured that you think this was well with me taking.

Best Wishes. Herb

ps for anybody who really likes the night sky, take a look at Steve's great Ipernity pages.
2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A beautiful night sky image, Herb. Looking at the thumb image, I had thought the bright light over the ridge may have been a rising moon - glad you explained about the light on the trees.
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
Thanks for the explanation Herb. It's a great shot. Something I have never tried, and to be honest, wouldn't know where to start.
Cheers, Rosa.
2 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
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My pleasure Rosa. Taking pictures like this is not so difficult. Simply a very long exposure (about 15 seconds at F4.5 1600 ISO) and a stout tripod. Most difficult thing is aligning and focusing image in dark. Best using the in-built timer shutter release on modern camera's too. I think you would have more clear and darker skies that I have in Oldham. - Perhaps the most difficult thing is taking that initial step out in the cool darkness.

Best Wishes. Herb
2 years ago.

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