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Seeing the Universe Above the Forest
We went to scope out a dark skies location between Baggs and Encampment Wyoming and came away happily impressed with the low light pollution we found in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Cloud cover moved in not long after this take on the Milky Way and brought my session to a premature close, so I will have to go back for more night photography in this promising location!
This photo was taken on August 7, 2010 in Copperton, Wyoming, US, using a Nikon D700.
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earthrhythms, eyemage, fdecomite, imd.paint, and 341 other people added this photo to their favorites.
clay.wells (34 months ago | reply)
this is sick.
earthrhythms (34 months ago | reply)
Carl Sagan would be proud.......stunning, stunning,stunning!
Sky Noir (34 months ago | reply)
Love the wide field, really nice structure in the milky way. Good luck with the Perseids this week.
Odephoto (34 months ago | reply)
How long was your exposure?
Tall Bob (34 months ago | reply)
Just fantastic photography and a wonderful image!!
t.moos (34 months ago | reply)
Minimal (star) motion blur with a 30-second exposure? Impressive.
*Early Riser* (34 months ago | reply)
Simply amazing Michael.
mortimer? (34 months ago | reply)
I would like to say that the line of trees makes it... but it wouldn't be totally true as without the milkyway, I guess the trees would be meaningless.
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© Saleh AlRashaid / www.Salehphotography.net (34 months ago | reply)
Looks like Magic
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Erik Page Photography (34 months ago | reply)
Wow! Simply amazing. Nice work.
diamir8000 (34 months ago | reply)
very good. I am surprised that at 17mm there is obviously no significant movement at 30sec. Great shot, will try that as soon as I get to a quiet place...
mshhoward (34 months ago | reply)
The small amount of clouds do add a little mystery to it, though. I love the colors and the thin tree line.
lika2009 (in the U.S.A.) (34 months ago | reply)
Just fantastic!
mjose_almeida (34 months ago | reply)
Wow fabulous image and terrific sky.Magnific shot and work
Have a great week :))**
2lazy7 (34 months ago | reply)
That area is indeed very dark. I checked once on Google Earth with that NASA thing and that area between Baggs and Encampment/Riverside is probably one of the darkest that I have [somewhat] easy access to. I love the clouds, even though they ruined your imaging session. You might also check out the area around FoxPark as they have an annual "weekend under the stars" astro party up there and the skies up there are pretty dark too. That's real close to where the University of Wyoming's Infrared obersvatory on Jelm mountain is located.
Awesome shot!
1blessedmom Photography (On Again) (34 months ago | reply)
Amazing view & superb capture, Michael!
ange.h (34 months ago | reply)
Absolutely stunning, that sky is just gorgeous. Excellent technique.
A Sutanto (34 months ago | reply)
Spectacular!
mathteacher... (34 months ago | reply)
I don't think you'll mind returning to this spot.....stunning shot!
Jill's Junk (34 months ago | reply)
WOW. Fantastic shot. Not too many places you can see the Milky Way so well. I had a sky like that in Monument Valley and it was incredible.
Phil's Pixels (34 months ago | reply)
A stunning and magnificent nightscape Michael. Those tree silhouettes set up the scene so well and those skies are enchanting. You packed a lot in in 30 seconds. Masterfully done friend.
JGK Enigmatic (34 months ago | reply)
This is magnificent man, really great shot here.
Jeff Eickhoff (34 months ago | reply)
Daaaaa-aaaamn! That is one sweet star shot, Michael. That D700 sure does a nice job at 3200. Awesome photo.
Mr. Greenjeans (34 months ago | reply)
Definitely return to this place....awesome!!!
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jack13123 (34 months ago | reply)
Stunning!
Matthew Crowley Photography (34 months ago | reply)
Wow! Stellar capture! Love the pinhole lighting in the sky! Excellent work my friend!
masahiro miyasaka (34 months ago | reply)
amazing. Nice work. (^_^)
moocatmoocat (34 months ago | reply)
astonishing amount of stars, nice with the wide-angle
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joneiche (34 months ago | reply)
Unbelievable sky! Love it!
Jeanie's Pics (34 months ago | reply)
wow, incredible image!
Sai Achanta (34 months ago | reply)
amazing shot..love it
davidwilliamreed (34 months ago | reply)
Impressive.
CortneyRhianon- (34 months ago | reply)
This is amazing!!
bytegirl24 (34 months ago | reply)
great composition! Very well done.. love this
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Richard Thompson (34 months ago | reply)
Right on the fringe of the galaxy. An intergalactic wonder, Michael.
gLouis (34 months ago | reply)
truly amazing, great photography
Ben Canales (34 months ago | reply)
I really like the tree silhouettes with the night sky.
I think the single line of profile really gives good perspective, and the concave sweep of the ground helps hihglight the Milky Way.
Looks like some beautiful dark skies!
dragonfly19x (34 months ago | reply)
Looks like it came from the Hubble. Jealous I am. Thanks for sharing.
Ezhil Ramalingam (34 months ago | reply)
This is fabulous, Michael !!! Just breathtaking !!! Thanks for sharing !!
Have a great day !!!
nybar/ OFF (34 months ago | reply)
Thank you for sharing with The World Through My Eyes
innusa (34 months ago | reply)
Amazing!
Michelle in NY (34 months ago | reply)
Holy wow! This is magnificent, you outdid yourself, Michael. We're going back to Yellowstone next month and I hope to do some night photography. If I get anything half this good, I'll be thrilled :)
raineys (34 months ago | reply)
Wow, absolutely stunning!
Panorama Paul (34 months ago | reply)
Fantastic... what an amazing sky... what a great capture... fantastic!!
NYtrees [deleted] (34 months ago | reply)
Great scene, very well captured.
mj.foto (34 months ago | reply)
Dang! This is a STELLAR composition!
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dreamscapepics (34 months ago | reply)
Wow!!! I am picturing myself lying on the ground just looking up in awe. Amazing shot.
miwa** (34 months ago | reply)
fantastic scene! beautiful silhouette!
nontaburi (34 months ago | reply)
Beautiful work, well done!!
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Steve-h (34 months ago | reply)
Fabulous !!!