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A lucky shot of the Milky Way in the northernmost inhabited island of the Philippines, Batanes.
A lucky shot of the Milky Way in the northernmost inhabited island of the Philippines, Batanes.
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Forrest_Imagery
March 23, 2017
Outstanding capture !
The depth, and glow of the Milky Way is phenomenal.
Excellent job.
The depth, and glow of the Milky Way is phenomenal.
Excellent job.
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Location
I took this photo in Basco City, the capital city of Batanes, which is the northernmost province of the Philippines. This popular landmark, called the Naidi Lighthouse, is located at a hill that overlooks Basco City.Time
This was taken during a moonless night. My group ascended to the hilltop a little past 11PM. This image was shot around midnight.Lighting
- The lighthouse was lighted from inside, hence the yellowish warm brightness. - The bluish glow in the background comes from the city below the hill. - A bit of light painting was done, about 3 seconds, from an LED flashlight to illuminate the lighthouse’s exterior. - The camera’s viewfinder was covered with cloth to prevent any light leakages from the surrounding photographers.Equipment
Fujifilm XT1/ Fujinon 10-24 mm/ Benro Flat Travel Angel tripod/ Phottix Remote TriggerInspiration
I am fascinated with astral shooting. Whenever I get the chance, I take the extra mile of looking for the Milky Way. This was my first time ever to successfully capture the constellation. The Naidi Lighthouse was a perfect foreground for this personal groundbreaking shot.Editing
Yes, I edited this with Photoshop. Adjustments were made on the white balance to achieve the bluish coolness of the evening, and on contrast, vibrance, saturation, and sharpness, to reveal more vividly the milky way core.In my camera bag
I use the Fujifilm Mirrorless syste. My main camera is an XT2 and I have the trinity lenses. I usually carry the following now in my bag, depending on what I shoot: - Fujifilm XT2 + Fujinon 10-24 mm for landscape & cityscape photography - Fujifilm XT2 + Fujinon 50-140 mm for festival photography - Fujifilm XT2 + Fujinon 16-55 for all purpose travel photography - Fujifilm X100F with wide (24mm) and tele (50mm) conversion lenses for street photogrphy - RRS and Benro Clamp Tripods or Manfrotto Mini tripod - Phottix Remote Trigger - Benro/Firecrest Filter system for landscape shootingFeedback
1) When to shoot - The Milky Way is better shot during the new moon phase or after the last quarter ollowing a full moon. 2) Where to shoot - Look for a location that is pitch dark or where there is no light pollution. As such, one must bring a flashlight for lighting the way and practical illumination in setting up. It can also bw used for “light painting” the foreground, as needed. Use a star finder app like Stellarium to check the position of the Milky Way. How to shoot - Long exposure technique - shoot at largest lens opening, ISO 1000-2000 (depending on camera’s capability, but be aware that a high ISO creates noise), and no more than 30 second on Bulb setting (longer time will capture the stars in “motion” creating a blurred effect)
