McNaughts Comet Eyre Peninsula South Australia

I like this reflection

Love the light on this tree

Is this a house?

almost looks like a fountain

love these 3 stars spread out among the branches

I like this photo!

Love it.....

Absolutely stunning! My class loved looking at this image for our 'comet' lesson! Wow!

McNaughts Comet Eyre Peninsula South Australia by john white photos.

Published in Discover Magazine 2007
Used by NASA to promote the SOFIA Program in 2009

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McNaught Comet over Big Swamp South Australia.
Discovered by Australian Robert McNaught in August 2006.

Canon 5D
2007:01:22 21:42:10
24-105mm @ 24mm
30 sec, f/4
Mode: Manual
Metering: Evaluative
ISO: 800
AF mode: Manual Focus
Drive: Single frame shooting
Self-timer: 10 secs
White balance: Daylight
Flash: Off
File size: 10.8MB
Image size: 4368 x 2912
Color space: AdobeRGB
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: 3
Contrast: Normal
Sharpness level: 3
Tone: Normal
Custom Functions:
CFn 2: Long exposure noise reduction: On
RAW converted in Breeze Browser Pro.

Why 24mm focal length?

Photographed the week before with a 100 - 400mm and missed most of the tail.
Wanted to give the comet a sense of scale/size by going wide and including the two trees (living and dead) and the swamp.

Watch out for a future copy of Discover Magazine (USA) with this photo as it Masthead Image, Horizons 9th Edition in 2009 and the Kodak Bill Board in Times Square New York :)

Cheers John

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caseywest says:

This is insane. Brilliant capture.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Father McKenzie [deleted] says:

Ok I will rate this the best i have seen.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Ozone71 says:

WOW...

Just goes to show how little light noise there is out away from the cities. Absolutely Superb.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

sengmo says:

Just superb - and the twilit tones are most inviting! It is one of the most eye-catching compositions of the comet I've seen, thanks to the clever use of foreground trees as a frame.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Joy in a moment says:

Woooow, is right!!! Fantastic shot!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Kelly Bates says:

oh wow John... this is stunning! the reflection off the water is just a wonderful touch too :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

rolypoly_girl says:

Fairyland! How wonderful John - this is fabulous & I particularly like the tree on the left.

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Prathammm says:

brilliant...how much was the exposure? did u use an equatorial mount??

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mia~lewis says:

Stunning - well captured.

Definitely a winner!!!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

euthanised says:

Wow - what a view!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Mowling says:

The best McNaught shot on flickr, and there are a lot of good ones.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

whoops vision says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

martbeee says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Khama says:

Great shot! i tried to get one but left it 2 late... didnt even show on my camera's display :( well done!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

♥Jules♥ . says:

Brilliantly captured !!

My husband managed to get a great shot of it as well ! :))

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

gustavosantelli says:

Fantastic, Awesome
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Snelvis says:

Easily the best McNaughts comet shot going! An amazing capture!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Mat Packer says:

Wow!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

the Red Right Hand says:

Fantastic, well done!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

honey-bee says:

great shot!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Leticia Lessa says:

impressive!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

MagdusMHaedo says:

WO.ow!!!

Very good!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

princessbren2006 says:

agreed this is the best I've seen too
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

StueyH says:

Wow. No words. Just Wow.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

babushka says:

WOW!!

I saw it in NSW and now just here on Goolwa Beach - but this photo takes the cake! Magnificent capture - well done! :))

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

*Nargiz says:

this is great indeed... cool catch , what a moment
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

t!nk says:

stunning!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

William Duffy says:

Wow, this should be number 1! That is a VERY interesting shot. Awesome work.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

-RobW- says:

Gasp!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

stingu (Stefán Ingvar Photography) says:

I have said it.............you lucky b..................SUPER SHOT
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

AceTrace says:

I agree with all of the above - definitely the best McNaught shot that has been on Flickr - and the clarity of the shot - full of stars - brilliant
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

<CALI> [deleted] says:

Astonishing. Superb astrophotography.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

dees-image says:

ditto
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Stygiangloom [deleted] says:

Pure magic.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

M-dub says:

Unreal...
Incredible photograph!
A Fave, for sure!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

sniper_88 says:

Insane shot!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

freemysoul says:

very spectacular!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

jezuez471 says:

amazing!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Alaska Mom says:

Not only did you capture a comet, but you also framed it beautifully with the trees! And is that a reflection of the comet in the water? This is an outstanding photo!!!!

I SAW YOU FIRST!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

CONCHI´s says:

Wow, wonderful capture!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

williscreek says:

fabulous!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

flopper says:

wow, so many stars!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

RCastro says:

Sure to be on the explorer cover.....

AMAZING work......take my congrats!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

wana2b says:

Absolutely incredible.... i loved it, fantastic captured.. Wow x3
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ladyloneranger says:

Top notch photo!!! I found this on Explore.

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO</a
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

judyboy says:

Beautiful capture! The starfield and heavenly phenomenon is amazing.

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stan32 says:

incredible.....
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Chloroform says:

Lovely shot. Faved.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Mrs. Belleza Arecibeña says:

amazing shot!!!

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fotodyret says:

Just amazing !
Instant fav !!!

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fotodyret says:

Definitely a winner!!!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

pixelstate says:

Amazing... what was the exposure time... seems like you have captured the comet motion, but no noticeable movement in the stars... why no star trails?
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Maritimelight says:

What a beautiful and magical photo! I'm curious to know what exposure time you used to capture this?
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Emm says:

Simply marvellous!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

B@ni says:

wonderful...!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrea Dal Max says:

Wow! Amazing shot!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

colleenpicturesmusic says:

I agree with some previous comments.......the best image taken of the comet. It's absolutely beautiful and so clear. Awesome job!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Asked Man says:

WOW! Great capture!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mosesfrancis says:

Has been posted at www.flickrville.com
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

nathalie.bretagne says:

Absolutely wonderful !
bravo for this beautiful picture !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Buttersweet says:

a dream come true. FABulous.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Atru (Amanda) says:

Beautiful and dreamy. Well done!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

-Else- says:

amazing!
looks like a fairytale :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Roselea says:

Spectacular!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Contrails says:

Amazing!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Rafael Castro Bittencourt says:

Fantástico mesmo!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

TAHbKA says:

Beautiful!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudio Ramirez says:

Wow
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

gdsanders says:

Wow is right!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Josh Sommers says:

Congrats on the explore home page feature! Beautiful photo, great framing, perfect focus. Just great work!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

gosiak says:

pure magic.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Barbara J H says:

Tthe best comet shot I've seen. Just perfect.

seen in the Australian Photographers!!! group
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Dirkvdw says:

unbelievable .... the best of the lot!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Inspiritus says:

Incredible photograph! The stars are so brilliant...just awesome!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

lostintheredwoods says:

Cosmic!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

stevegatto2 says:

Wow! what else can one say?
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

L~A~U~R~A!! says:

oh wow great shot.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Marchelino says:

superb capture!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Grant MacDonald says:

Couldn't possibly be any better! I love the bright bit of reflection in the water. wow! An instant fave!
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Rohan Phillips says:

Awesome shot, great framing, exposure and colours.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

coyoteblues says:

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acastellano says:

this is fantastic. i love the composition, and the silhouette of that tree with the faint light on the edge of the branches is just amazing, especially set against the backdrop of stars. wish i'd had a chance to see the comet when it was in the Northern Hemisphere, but it was very cloudy at the time. any chance we can see a slightly larger size? i'm dying to view this bigger.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

_minette says:

Fabulous!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Foy says:

Best shot of the comet i've seen! Sensational!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

cheezelsmurf says:

Absolutely beautiful!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Serge Marx says:

fantastic shot! what a shame the city lights have dimmed this so much for we melbournites. congrats on a once in alifetime opportunity
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

akameus ( Randy Kosek ) says:

Outstanding capture.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

I, Puzzled says:

Truly amazing.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Just....J [deleted] says:

Im speechless, that is amazing.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

~David says:

Absolutely sensational.
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. Andrew Dunn . says:

Best comet McNaught photograph that I have seen. Makes me disappointed to have missed it in the northern hemisphere. You are to be congratulated.

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beejayge says:

Fantastic composition. Awesome photo.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

masone says:

wow, I love it! looks so crisp and the reflection is phantastic too!

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tomathonmiller [deleted] says:

Great shot. I agree with all of the above!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

gervo1865_2 says:

amazing
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

tapd_auto_photo says:

Awesome, simply awesome. I want a larger view!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mblaz says:

wow ... speechless ....
This is awesome.
Is the refelction of McNaught in the lake real?
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Film Colourist says:

Lovely capture!
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