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Neowise Lupines

I had heard rumors. Rumors of some mystical astrological observation that could be seen with the naked eye, if one only knew where to look in the vast night sky...
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I had heard rumors. Rumors of some mystical astrological observation that could be seen with the naked eye, if one only knew where to look in the vast night sky.

As I spent this past week in North-Western Idaho in the small, charming lake town of McCall, I wondered to myself if I would be able to see such a wonder with my own eyes. Thinking that this would be a perfect place to catch a glimpse, located high in the mountains with Payette lake providing a large clearing, and far away from any light pollution.

As I walked down to the dock and gazed up in the direction of the comet, I wasn’t sure what I’d see. Tell tell signs said it could be seen below the Big Dipper. As I searched all around, boom, there it was. I gasped and stood in astonishment at the splendor.

The next day I found these amazing Lupine flowers that I returned to during the blue hour and then once again when the comet was visible. This image is a blend of the two. Hope you enjoy.
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Dexterous12
 
Dexterous12 July 25, 2020
You’ve captured some true, rare beauty. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing!!
johnhaymore PRO+
 
johnhaymore July 25, 2020
Appreciate it very much!
Jphoto PRO+
 
Jphoto September 05, 2020
An awesome capture
sigridbh
 
sigridbh September 12, 2020
Great capture and color scheme, almost surreal!
Congratulations on your recent contest award.
Glimpse_Photography Platinum
 
Glimpse_Photography September 13, 2020
beautiful!
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CharlesEDavid September 13, 2020
Beautiful love the capture amazing.
wjrtailby1 PRO
 
wjrtailby1 September 20, 2020
Stunning ❤️
AshleighCPhoto
 
AshleighCPhoto September 25, 2020
Took my breath away, honestly.
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal October 11, 2020
I love astrophotography also. Congratulations!
Djgonz3
 
Djgonz3 October 28, 2020
This is stunning
RickL PRO+
 
RickL October 30, 2020
Exceptional astro photography
KarineEyE
 
KarineEyE November 11, 2020
😍
armandoermocida
 
armandoermocida May 04, 2021
🌞💞🗽
darrellbailey_1063
 
darrellbailey_1063 May 04, 2021
Beautiful
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dewaynerawlings July 22, 2021
Wonderful capture!
GeeH
 
GeeH September 13, 2021
Magnificent
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thunderlake December 23, 2022
Your images are incredible!!!
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Sidrajlal August 22, 2023
This is soo gorgeous. Absolutely mesmerized
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SettingSky November 26, 2023
Breathtakingly Beautiful!
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gaschenf December 11, 2023
Ausgezeichnet!
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