Buenas Noches, Saguaro
Feb, 2017Views
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Location
This photo is actually a composite. The ground photo was taken during the day in Saguaro National Park and the sky was a night shot from Death Valley.Time
Day for the cactus and night for the skyLighting
The best time to take pictures of the milky way is right before twilight on a moonless night or a night when the moon has long set.Equipment
This was taken with my Canon t3i and a Rokinon 14mm lens on a tripodInspiration
I loved the cactus filled hill and I love starsEditing
Yes I took the sky from a Death Valley photo and put it into the Saguaro photoIn my camera bag
Nowadays I have a Canon 6D. Usuaally I carry my Rokinon 14mm lens and My Canon 24-105mm lens. Spare batteries and SD cards. A sturdy but not expensive tripod. A pack of lens filters in case I encounter moving water and want a blur effect. A flashlight. Snacks. Hand wipes. A knife. An old phone that I use specifically with the Canon Connect app.Feedback
Go out at night. Avoid the moon as much as you can. Get a wide angle lens. Get a decent tripod. Take a lot more pictures than you think you'll need
