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Milky Way - Big Bend National Park

Milky Way - Big Bend National Park

I had only one shot at getting this shot. Cloud coverage and a full moon were major issues. I had to wait till almost day break to get the shot I was looking ...
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I had only one shot at getting this shot. Cloud coverage and a full moon were major issues. I had to wait till almost day break to get the shot I was looking for This was taken at 5:58 am as the moon dropped below the horizon.
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camera

NIKON D850

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 6400 Shutter 20/1 Focal Length 240/10

location

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Texas, US

upload_date

Apr, 2021

Views

903

Likes

+233

Awards

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

+21

Superb Composition

+14

Magnificent Capture

+8

Outstanding Creativity

+6

Superior Skill

+4

All Star

+2

Virtuoso

Genius

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Nice picture Lee

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Thanks, Erik

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You’ve outdone yourself, as the saying goes. Stellar.

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Thank you B. Lynne

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What a stellar photo!

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Thank you Debbie

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Infinite beauty. What an amazing image.

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Thank you, Joop

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Great shot. Is this in the Chisos Basin?

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Just a few miles from Rio Grande Village RV Campground

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Love this photo, Lee! Patience if definitely necessary in this field! 👌

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Thanks, Ed. It was pitch black out in the desert. Easy to stay focused on every sound.

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Bravo!

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Thanks a bunch, Richard

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Fantastic image!

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Many thanks, Svetlana!

just stunning

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Thank you very much, Susanne.

Beautifully done!

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Thank you so much,.....Lee

Great picture Lee!

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Thank you my friend.

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Beautiful capture

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Thanks Wayne

wonderful

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Thank you Cahit

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I need a lesson... Wow too cool..

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Thank you Mark.

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Stunning capture Lee!

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Thanks, Guys.

Only one shot and you got this stunning result!!?? You're a true master!

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Thanks a million, Michel

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Beautiful shot

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Thank you very much, Sean

a wonderful picture and the best is the explanation-thank you very much

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Love this kind of photo.

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Stunning, focused work.

Magnificent night!

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Magnificent capture

Beautiful scene!!!

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This is an amazing image love it

This is beautiful. Looks like a painting

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Beautiful photo!! I love these kind of photos, so breathtaking 😊

Stunning shot!

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Voted.

Soo Beautiful! and you had to work for it! Makes it even more special.

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Spectacular! I admire your patience and work at getting this one shot. Thank you for your explanation, not only for what you went through, but what a personal struggle it was. I feel how this situation is the thrill of the shot and the heart of the photographer.

Gorgeous capture, Lee.

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Thank you Shirley.

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Outstanding shot. Great lighting..

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