Lyrid Meteor and Milky Way over Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho

Posted by jtanner on Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:09 pm

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Last year I began experimenting with night shots, particularly the Milky Way. What a set of challenges I would (and do) face, but totally worth it. I scouted this spot via google earth and used stellarium to figure out what time and which way to face. The foreground doesn't really do it for me, but lesson learned-don't show up in the dark for the first time. That being said, I thought it was cool with the meteor and the light pollution illuminating the fog on the right.
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Nikon D750
Nikon 14-24 2.8
@14mm
f/2.8
30 sec.
ISO 4000

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by SteveShuey on Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:22 pm

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Cool shot.

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by jtanner on Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:38 am

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Thank you, Steve. I have so much fun shooting at night. Like a kid in a candy store.

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:55 am

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Looking up at the night sky always reminds me just how insignificant we are in the overall scheme of things Jeff. I think you've done really well here and got a whole lot to enjoy in this single shot. Well done!

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by jtanner on Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:28 pm

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Carol Clarke wrote:Looking up at the night sky always reminds me just how insignificant we are in the overall scheme of things Jeff. I think you've done really well here and got a whole lot to enjoy in this single shot. Well done!

Thank you, Carol. I enjoy the solitude and peace I get under the stars. Are stacked images allowed?

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by Peter Ireland on Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:02 pm

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All things considered Jeff, I think you did an excellent job.Lovely capture!

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:10 pm

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jtanner wrote:
Carol Clarke wrote:Looking up at the night sky always reminds me just how insignificant we are in the overall scheme of things Jeff. I think you've done really well here and got a whole lot to enjoy in this single shot. Well done!
Thank you, Carol. I enjoy the solitude and peace I get under the stars. Are stacked images allowed?

So do I Jeff. Yes, stacked images are allowed.

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by John Labrenz on Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:03 pm

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Really nicely done MW image!
I understand your comment about the f/g, but the tree itself is OK...yeah, best to scout the location in daylight first!
Yes, stacked images (for DOF, star trails, focus etc) are allowed

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by jtanner on Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:04 pm

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John Labrenz wrote:Really nicely done MW image!
I understand your comment about the f/g, but the tree itself is OK...yeah, best to scout the location in daylight first!
Yes, stacked images (for DOF, star trails, focus etc) are allowed

Thanks, John. I appreciate it. I'm thinking of entering this one in a contest. It will be the first contest I've ever entered.

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue May 02, 2017 2:26 pm