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“This is one corner… of one country, in one continent, on one planet that’s a corner of a galaxy that’s a corner of a universe that is forever growing a...
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“This is one corner… of one country, in one continent, on one planet that’s a corner of a galaxy that’s a corner of a universe that is forever growing and shrinking and creating and destroying and never remaining the same for a single millisecond. And there is so much, so much to see.” - The Doctor
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PENTAX K-30

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Aperture f/3.5 ISO 3200 Shutter 30/1 Focal Length 1000/100

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Autumn was in the air, here in the Rocky Mountains of my beloved Colorado.
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"The future is not a straight line. There are many different pathways. We must try to decide that future for ourselves."

Here is a cool Milky Way shot from my last midnight adventure to Castlewood Canyon with my good buddy. Even with the dangers of hiking at night over t

No matter how bad things get, in time it will all pass.

Hidden away deep in the Colorado Rockies, there is a lake that shines like the stars. The lights twinkle upon the water, shimmering like fish in the n

This actually started as a senior photo shoot that turned into a fine art concept. Random is always best!
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“Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.”
-Isaac Asimov-
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"Curious travels on a late hours night, with only my footsteps the sound to be heard. Swirling shadows accompany my solitary journey. And yet, it feel

"Colors cascade through the lights of life."

-Even diamonds must first start as coal.-

"Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies
Tongue-tied and twisted, just an earth-bound misfit, I." - David Gilmour

One must burn to ash and sunder before one is able to rise again anew.

Though it was the most grueling adventure I've ever attempted, with the terrain and the temperatures being less than favorable, I wouldn't t

I've camped at this spot so many times and yet I have never seen the stars as clearly as I did on our last adventure out there. Such an amazing t

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Behind The Lens

Location

This series of photos were taken at one of my favorite night spots, Castlewood Canyon in Franktown, Colorado.

Time

These were taken from midnight to 2am, when the sky was at its clearest and there was no other light in sight.

Lighting

The lighting and composition were the toughest. First I had to find the North Star and line up the shot. Then I had to cast consistent light on the foreground and hope that no car comes by and ruins it with their headlights.

Equipment

This was captured with my trusty little Pentax K30 pared with my Pentax 10mm fisheye lens atop a standard tripod.

Inspiration

I have always loved night time photography, especially star trails so the minute I acquired a camera that could, I went for it.

Editing

This was a time lapse photo stack of about 175 photos.

In my camera bag

I always have my Pentax K3 with me as well as a 50mm prime, a good 10-20mm wide angle lens, a cheap telephoto and maybe a speed light. And batteries!! Tons of batteries!!

Feedback

Learn about taking a good star photo, then once you have that down, work on the foreground light painting. Find someplace away from city lights, or any lights for that matter. Always use a tripod, turn off all extra lights to prevent flicker, and be patient, great shots don't come instantly.

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