dereksturman
FollowThe thought that the universe is constantly expanding is as terrifying as it is incomprehensible.
The thought that the universe is constantly expanding is as terrifying as it is incomprehensible.
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dereksturman
May 27, 2016
It's an incredible place, though I was surprised it wasn't at all what I had expected.
jgaw
July 12, 2016
Hello,
I have serious question. I am interesting Astrophotography and I would like to now how can I catch something like your amazing photo!! I tried many times and one photo I could say is avarage so I need some hints :)
I have serious question. I am interesting Astrophotography and I would like to now how can I catch something like your amazing photo!! I tried many times and one photo I could say is avarage so I need some hints :)
philmunyard
July 20, 2016
What a wonderful image, depicting how small we are in this fantastic universe.
Marcopolo1
July 20, 2016
The starry night
The shining moon
The stars
The sky
This picture is perfect I hope you take another one soon
The shining moon
The stars
The sky
This picture is perfect I hope you take another one soon
sigridbh
August 05, 2016
Unique capture and composition. In addition to the amazing sky and the person standing there, I see two elephant heads!
nishantmandiye
August 11, 2016
I have asked this in another of your photo. Is the exposure 30secs? did the person stay that still for that long?
taragreen_1884
October 12, 2017
Absolutely stunning, if that s what Heaven is like, then that’s where I m going
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Location
Rock arch in Joshua Tree National park California.Time
Mmmm this was sometime after midnight and before 4 am, I would estimate like 3 to 2:30 am since the astro conditions where prime at that time.Lighting
I was fortunate to get just a few clouds that caught that orange light pollution from LA just enough to add some dynamic colors to the image.Equipment
Cannon T5i with a Velbon Tripod & Tokina 11-16mm lens.Inspiration
I have always been inspired most by the work of Michael Shainblum who has several breath taking captures in this park. I simply had to attempt some shots in the park myself.Editing
Yes, unfortunately it took a lot to bring out the color after using a crop sensor, there is a lot of color correction and noise reduction along with separate exposures for the sky and foreground to try and neutralize the noise and illuminate the foreground more.In my camera bag
Typically I carry 5 to 10 extra batteries just in case, I am that guy who somehow always gets to the location of a perfect sunset with no shooting ability due to dead batteries. I also carry anywhere from 3 to 5 extra 32gb Sd cards (again, I have stranded myself on this front various times). Other than these I carry a lens cleaning kit, A water proof camera cover in case of rain, sheath knife, Time lapse and Shutter remote, Polarizers, ND & ND soft Grad filter set,Feedback
Shooting astrophotography I have learned that two things are really going to affect how your images turn out: Light pollution, and your cameras ability to handle low light scenes. I was actually fairly surprised at how much Light pollution I encountered in Joshua Tree after hearing that it is a California premiere dark sky park. If the alignment of the Milkyway had been even slightly different shooting in Joshua Tree would be very difficult with the light from Las Vegas and Los Angeles so proximal to the area. In short, always get as far away from all sources of light as possible. Your cameras image sensor always plays a major role in your ability to photograph the night sky. Using a crop sensor is not only not Ideal but fairly foolish on my part until I can afford to make the switch to full frame. It seems I can never let in enough light to capture all the detail I need without exposing longer than 30 seconds and getting star trails. When Shooting astro use the widest lens possible to let in as much light as you can and avoid long focal lengths that will make trailing more obvious. If possible shoot at High ISO and push to over expose the sky rather than under expose ensuring you have captured all the detail you will need for post.