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cgibsong002 t1_iu337cb wrote
Fantastic image and really cool/unique perspective.
TheMagicConchSays t1_iu3e1yo wrote
Beautiful photo! Also, what up from Augusta County!?
mrtnjv t1_iu2xmsv wrote
I'm not a photographer so i don't understand the specs you listed. how long is the exposure to capture a photo like this? how long before you start to see stars as streaks?
armitage2112 t1_iu33v6j wrote
Ill answer for them. They are using a startracker, meaning the camera rotates at the same rotation of the earth meaning they won't ever get star streaks.
Without a startracker, the wider your lens, the longer you can take a photo for. You can divide 500 by your focal length (lets say 20) and you'll get how long you can shoot in seconds for that focal length, so 500/20 = 25seconds is the longest before you get streaks using a 20mm lens. In practice this is a bit too much in my experience but, it's close enough for napkin math.
Madrugada_Eterna t1_iu33lnh wrote
The sky was taken using a tracking mount so the stars won't trail. A separate photo of the landscape was taken and the sky was replaced with the tracked image.
Multiple photos of the sky were taken and stacked together to reduce noise and bring out the the faint details.
wolftamer9 t1_iu51xvc wrote
Man, I've been driving to the mountains on clear nights every once in a while and taken star photos with my dad's camera (and sometimes just my phone), I can't imagine taking to this hobby enough to pay for a proper tripod and camera tracking mount. Let alone, say, an actual telescope with a camera mount or something? That would be cool to have but it doesn't seem worthwhile to buy.
RWDPhotos t1_iu3ytzy wrote
Thing is with these foreground composites is that it creates a false impression, as if to say that’s what that area should look like under perfect circumstances, but the relative fov of the sky shot may not necessarily mix with the foreground, and it all just seems rather arbitrary to include a foreground at that point. Would just rather see the sky comp than an arbitrary foreground add.
MrJackDog OP t1_iu4b0ne wrote
Fair point, and to each their own. Sometimes I’ll just keep the sky alone, but I go to lengths to represent the land and sky as astronomically correct — always same focal length, optics, tripod position — ensuring the final sky integration matches single shot in terms of astronomical position. So, it’s not arbitrary in the sense that this was the landscape under Cygnus as it set on the night I was imaging. It’s not a single shot itself and that is its strength and weakness depending on what you like.
monkeybomb t1_iu4c290 wrote
I'm trying to understand the process a bit. In the pre-composite sky image, do you have a blurry forest? Edit: I should say, pre-composite after stacking the sky images. I'd be interested in seeing a progress video.
MrJackDog OP t1_iu4gome wrote
I didn’t do a video for this shot, but a did a short video of the components of a similar composition. I don’t know if Instagram links work on this sub, but you can see it here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch_NHbcA2v5/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=
monkeybomb t1_iu4i6z2 wrote
Awesome, thanks. Looks like fun work.
MrJackDog OP t1_iu4qvdo wrote
thanks, yeah it’s a cool hobby. my other hobby is fishing and I like the aspect of pulling something out of seemingly nothing of both.
RWDPhotos t1_iu4r8td wrote
Well, I mean, kinda like in that instagram link you posted in a different comment, it doesn’t really line up (the sky comp was cropped in a decent amount, so the effective focal lengths were changed). And it can’t really- because of the tracking, so something has to give to fit it in. I think there could be a way to do it where it blends more mildly, but that’s def not your aesthetic.
MrJackDog OP t1_iu4roq5 wrote
The building was cropped at a similar ratio though. But yes, there’s no accounting for taste.
RWDPhotos t1_iu4s6ug wrote
Ok, preference aside, my point being that the sky view isn’t proportional to the foreground. Obviously so, like by 200%. And you’re trying to deny that improportionality. I mean it’s totally fine if you say it’s just part of your aesthetic, but to say that it’s an absolute recreation in terms of proportion is just plain false, which is what I’m arguing on here
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aawferris t1_iu6u9r1 wrote
Yes!!!! That’s my neck of the woods! Love to see the beauty on display…nice capture!
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black_out_ronin t1_iu4msiu wrote
Damn , a unique and beauttiful MW image
baddark666 t1_iu33lf4 wrote
Almost heaven..........
BiggusClitusDeuxus t1_iu3g2ii wrote
West Virginia~~
baddark666 t1_iu3gjej wrote
Blue ridge mountains~~~~
throwaway-8088 t1_iu3hjgz wrote
Shenandoah River
baddark666 t1_iu3iru9 wrote
Life is old there
_Peavey t1_iu3qxl5 wrote
older than the trees
blackdevilsisland t1_iu3tspe wrote
younger than the mountains
4_beer t1_iu3wp43 wrote
Growin' like a breeze
DankPhotoShopMemes t1_iu4ct88 wrote
Country roaaaaads
seabring t1_iu4tvdb wrote
Take me home
Revolutionary_Toe765 t1_iu3vjvr wrote
Mountain mama
tucci007 t1_iu34a3x wrote
Life is old there, older than the trees
dasitmanes t1_iu3sxj8 wrote
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
RayneMal t1_iu2iy8d wrote
This looks like Vader. The top right looks like his helmet/respirator.
Pentashurikens t1_iu3vs8y wrote
I have you now
Slurm818 t1_iu2z9cu wrote
Is that Book 2: Hemispheres I see?
Mekdatmuny t1_iu3wpax wrote
Was going through here looking for a Rush reference lol!
Natsy2112 t1_iu454xk wrote
bmm pann padom bah
Wu_Oyster_Cult t1_iu4w74o wrote
I can hear this comment.
seano9598 t1_iu3zxvz wrote
X-1 is right there in the middle.
TheSuaveLobster t1_iu48kwm wrote
“In the constellation of Cygnus, there lurks a mysterious force, The Black Hole of Cygnus X-1”
Key-Ad-9027 t1_iu4p9ur wrote
Six stars of the Northern Cross
In mourning for their sister’s loss
In a final flash of glory
Nevermore to grace the night.
thalos2688 t1_iu45du1 wrote
First thing I thought of. Love that album!
Jobes16 t1_iu2gz8c wrote
Absolutely incredible, thanks for sharing
MrJackDog OP t1_iu2h119 wrote
thank you!
malachai926 t1_iu32qrv wrote
In the constellation of Cygnus, there lurks an invisible and mysterious force: the black hole of Cygnus X-1.
BWAHHHH!
Six stars of the northern cross BWAHHHH! in mourning for their sister's loss, in a final flash of glory, nevermore to grace the night.
BWAHHHH!
rumbling noises
...... doooo DOOO do dah DAH!
malachai926 t1_iu3318w wrote
My brother, where do you intend to go tonight? I heard that you missed your connecting flight.... To the blue ridge mountains, over near Tennessee.
Pyrenees_Tuberat t1_iu3awvx wrote
Cygnus, Vismund Cygnus
swayyquan t1_iu2hwo7 wrote
This is stunning
octopaws t1_iu39m8n wrote
Link, the blood moon rises
jfksheadwound t1_iu4ixti wrote
You mean “ the eye of terror”
Mel0ncholy t1_iu2klig wrote
Whoa ! Wonderful!
eanda9000 t1_iu2qo0i wrote
I know this is a bit off-topic, but is there a place in Virginia where the naked eye can see the Milkyway? We live in DC and my kids think the sky has 5 stars in it :(. I would drive 6 hours to get to a decent dark site.
MrJackDog OP t1_iu2u308 wrote
There are many places in Virginia to see the Milky Way, although the brightest part (the galactic core) won’t be visible again until Spring. By far the best place within a few hours drive of DC is Highland County, Virginia. A lot of national forest to explore and the darkest skies in East until you get to Maine. Check out https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/ and you can see where the darkest parts of the state are. Bortle 4 and below and the Milky Way is clear, even in winter although fainter parts.
mediasamarillas t1_iu3utdt wrote
If you go a bit further west, there are some very unlit counties in the West Virginian Appalachians that make for amazing views of the milky way. I'd name Monroe County and Pocohontas County off the top of my head. I'd expect near Davis, WV there'd be great views too.
Keyboard-King t1_iu31juj wrote
It’s impossible to re-create what is in this photo with the naked eye (it’s heavily edited). Although, less light pollution = more stars than you’d be able to see in a big city (like D.C), however.
MillieBirdie t1_iu3zl48 wrote
In the late 90s-early 2000s I was able to see the milky way on Assateague Island. The area has been developed a bit more since then so I'm not sure if you still can, but the park and beach should still be quite dark.
KiteLeaf t1_iu6fso3 wrote
You still can! Was there a few weeks ago
HermitTheGrouch t1_iu2wjl5 wrote
IAmTheM4ilm4n t1_iu4dxkn wrote
Hook up with NOVAC - Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. They have lots of observing events open to the public.
IndigoGrunt t1_iu496fe wrote
Drove through Virginia to Tennessee and the mountain views near the blue mountains made the drive much more enjoyable. I wish I had more time to drive the parkway, it is definitely on my list for the future.
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Doobie_Princess11 t1_iu2me0e wrote
I live here. Is this picture super edited? I can never seen cool stuff like this with my eyes ☹️
MrJackDog OP t1_iu2nyev wrote
The main difference with this and what you see is not in the editing but the fact that the camera can collect light over time, whereas our eyes can only process light instantaneously.
Doobie_Princess11 t1_iu2o6ab wrote
Beautiful picture. Thanks for explaining!
Alice710 t1_iu3vwq9 wrote
Is that why it's red? We aren't talking about that.
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khvojdysko t1_iu3kt5h wrote
portal in 'stranger things' 😂
talk_show_host1982 t1_iu56p8x wrote
Incredible! Thanks for sharing!
gleefulSwift t1_iu5o66n wrote
Evertime I see such pictures I wonder if it even true and can I see it myself
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AKGBOperative t1_iu62fd3 wrote
So when I look up at the dark night sky, could I ever see something similar to this? It's on my bucketlist
lonerancher67 t1_iu2n9g4 wrote
beautiful
greenbananas3 t1_iu2tct7 wrote
That’s so beautiful
IDontLikeRylee t1_iu2yjnr wrote
nice!!! where exactly is this? i've shot from the blue ridge parkway before, wondering if this spot is close to and better than mine
MrJackDog OP t1_iu4bear wrote
This is down in Albemarle County shooting west.
Grantuseyes t1_iu2zkg0 wrote
Chills. These photos always remind me how irrelevant we really are in terms of the universe
Jackal000 t1_iu56na1 wrote
Not true tho we are significant actually. On a scale of 0 (plancks length) to 10( size observable universe. An average human is around a 6. So the universe is smaller than it is larger. Still its unfathomably large tho. However there will be a time that the universe has so much expanded that this statement will be false.
b_vitamin t1_iu2zwln wrote
Yo! Ha looks great!
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snowglobe0 t1_iu32a6a wrote
This literally took my breath away.. wow… what I’d give to see that in person 🥹
tucci007 t1_iu348m1 wrote
Life is old there
Older than the trees
Capable_Brother_8903 t1_iu37378 wrote
Superb view 👏👏👏
Victier t1_iu37gqx wrote
Wish that were me
EChaseD35 t1_iu3bqrk wrote
Wow, imagine if we could see this with our eyes!
Hephaestus_God t1_iu3bu8j wrote
To think people used to see these orrery much everywhere. smh.
Brother1nBlack t1_iu3effw wrote
Well here comes the tyranid invasion
hellorobby t1_iu3ifqt wrote
is this in any way visible to the naked eye
GlockelShpiel t1_iu3jrne wrote
r/universeporn
Kindly_Cockroach_298 t1_iu3jwn4 wrote
🥰🥰
DirtayDane t1_iu3m3ye wrote
Looks like an evil space cloud. Pretty
Swankest_Jaguar t1_iu3nhci wrote
On the trail of a Lonesome Pine...
DrivenAssimilator t1_iu3nyg6 wrote
This is incredibly beautiful.
Also, I can hear the image, "Frame Shift Drive Charging."
dynaglidejoe t1_iu3o3km wrote
Is this two photos mashed into one?
MrJackDog OP t1_iu4bgjk wrote
It’s 91 photos mashed into one.
Swampxdog t1_iu3qhxi wrote
That's the cigatrix maledictom!
areateen t1_iu3ynpp wrote
Came looking for this
_Peavey t1_iu3qvbn wrote
I hope it's Shenandoah River. 10/10.
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Izzie12 t1_iu3tadi wrote
Amazing
yash13 t1_iu3ulyx wrote
Unreal colors. My first thought was that it's photoshopped.
MrJackDog OP t1_iu4bipo wrote
The red in particular come from the use of the H alpha filter.
sac02052 t1_iu3vry0 wrote
should be in /r/spaceporn
you_always_do t1_iu42ss2 wrote
What do you see with the naked eye?
stevenic96 t1_iu42ypy wrote
That is stunning
Syler-147 t1_iu434ps wrote
Stunning !
dhoepp t1_iu44bjj wrote
What time did you take this?
DOMZZAS t1_iu45879 wrote
Hold on csn you see this with The naked eye or is this from a telescope
theworldiscarmen t1_iu47dut wrote
Where are the mountains?
StayTheHand t1_iu47gf5 wrote
Upvote for my favorite constellation.
VastRequirement88 t1_iu48a89 wrote
Great shot!!
Denseflea t1_iu4bxgb wrote
If you look closely, you can see it as a man facing towards you but running backwards.
Unicorny_as_funk t1_iu4dobd wrote
I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure I used to see this when I lived in WV. Of course, it looked like a weird cloud-shaped glowing spot in the night sky. Nothing compared to this. But it was still really cool
emkay99 t1_iu4jy2h wrote
I've always been amused by the way photos of our galaxy are nearly always presented as if it were a far-away object, like some star. When actually, the photos are necessarily taken from the inside, since Earth's system is a part of the Milky Way.
Roboticsammy t1_iu4k2l5 wrote
That part of the galaxy seems as if it's been taken over by an ancient evil, and we're just sitting here looking at it in awe!
jfVigor t1_iu4pdib wrote
Looks like its time of the month again
honey_rainbow t1_iu4reg1 wrote
🤦♂️
honey_rainbow t1_iu4rd5f wrote
I am at a loss for words as to how truly beautiful this is.
WhiteWolf1005 t1_iu4xrid wrote
That's breathtaking FR. Where in VA I'm in Virginia too. And near the blue ridge mountains.
MrJackDog OP t1_iu5092o wrote
Albemarle County!
persuasian t1_iu4xrs2 wrote
This is gorgeous. One of the few things I miss about living in Albemarle.
lovethewhooties t1_iu4xyat wrote
😍🙌
i_icical t1_iu4ycgq wrote
What a beautiful place 😍
Alpha_Tan t1_iu55mmt wrote
Great shot(s) and fantastic colours.
alexiamr t1_iu5a8au wrote
😍😍😍😍
CoQ11 t1_iu5c92s wrote
Anyone know what that bright red dot is at the bottom of the formation? Or what star it is?
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brmR01 t1_iu5ifzp wrote
More beauty out there than down here
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ChiefFirestarter t1_iu64575 wrote
WOW that's amazing! I'm guessing this is some kind of long exposure?
merrymarymarried t1_iu64zpm wrote
That is absolutely stunning. Sometimes I'm so mesmerized by the beauty
KevoThaDestroyer t1_iu6944e wrote
Woah...
drelll24 t1_iu6rjju wrote
Es impresionante lo bello que es nuestro universo
NCtoDFW t1_iu6zzae wrote
Spectacular
MrJackDog OP t1_iu2g2ix wrote
Cygnus Setting - Albemarle County, Virginia - October 24, 2022
Cygnus the Swan setting in the West, marking the transition to the Winter constellations taking over from the summer. For this image, I used a hydrogen alpha filter to highlight the enormous area of star birth in this part of the Milky Way. You can see many prominent nebulae in this widefield image, including the Veil Nebula Complex and the North American Nebula.
EXIF - Sky: 45 x 45s RGB, ISO200, f/2.8; 45x60s 6nm Ha filter, ISO800, f/1.4; (replaced Red channel w/ Ha during processing)Land: 1x120s, ISO400, f/1.4
Gear - Sony A7III (Ha Mod by Kolari Vision); Sony 35mmGM; Astronomik 6nm clip-in Ha filter
Tracked/Stacked/Blended
For more astrophotography, check out my Insta: brennangilmorephoto