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Transcendence

Transcendence

This was the first time I had ever seen the Milky Way so clearly, from the bright gas clouds to the nebulae. It was a truly life changing experience. Capturing...
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This was the first time I had ever seen the Milky Way so clearly, from the bright gas clouds to the nebulae. It was a truly life changing experience. Capturing this image was surprisingly difficult. First I had to navigate through a lonely cemetery in the middle of nowhere, then climb over way too many treacherous boulders along the lake shore, without breaking my camera gear or my skull. Finally I got to the perfect spot and was able to enjoy the spectacular view.
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camera

NIKON D750

settings

settings

Aperture f/2.8 ISO 3200 Shutter 20/1 Focal Length 140/10

upload_date

upload_date

Jun, 2016

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312

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+53

Awards

2020 Choice Award

Peer Award

+8

Absolute Masterpiece

+2

Top Choice

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

Magnificent Capture

All Star

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