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FollowJust as I was finishing with capturing star trail sequence, the ground shook and nature provided me with one of the most majestic displays I have ever seen. To ...
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Just as I was finishing with capturing star trail sequence, the ground shook and nature provided me with one of the most majestic displays I have ever seen. To see an explosive strombolian eruption in person has been my wish for decades. I knew I had the best chance so far during our Japan adventure since Sakurajima is the most active volcano in the world. Nature is so majestic I can't even begin to describe how I felt watching a whole mountain on fire and sky covered with static lightning.
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Contest Finalist in Wilderness Explorer Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in The Color Orange Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in The Night Sky And The Stars Photo Contest
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Behind The Lens
Location
From a bank of the lava duct channel at the footsteps of Sakurajima volcano.Time
It was a beautiful Spring late evening, right after sunset and throughout the night.Lighting
There was no added light, and I don't think I could add anything that would alleviate the already stunning show that nature provided.Equipment
Canon 6D, Genesis C5 tripod, Tamron 24-70 and Samyang 14mmInspiration
I have been dreaming and planning this photograph for many years. I had a clear vision of what I want to capture. Strombolian eruption with star trails above. On my last visit to Japan, I knew it will be my best chance yet. Sakurajima is one of the most active volcanoes. It didn't give me what I wanted easily but after a couple of days of coughing ash, many unsuccessful attempts to approach the craters and even one close call with a lava bomb that broke my tripod's head (which I count as a good alternative to mine own). I finally earned my "luck". I was just about to finish taking star trails when my persistence was rewarded with one of the most unforgettable moments in my photography career so far.Editing
Sure. Panorama stitching, blending of star frames to get star trails and joining it all together.In my camera bag
I'm a travel photographer so I have to carry everything I want to use. You can usually find Nikon Z6, Canon 6d, a couple of lenses, a drone, tripod, laptop, disks, star tracker, flash, Litra lights, batteries and optical filters on me.Feedback
Go to the visitor's centre and talk with present seismologists. Exploring and approaching live volcanoes should not be taken to lightly. Also, give yourself enough time, lava will be visible only in the dark. So you have to catch an eruption in the night. Let people know where you are, have an emergency plan and take all precautions you can. Don't forget to enjoy it, you will definitely never forget the moment when it happens. First, there will be a tremble, then grounds will shake and in the next moment, the whole mountain is in fire and the sky above you will be lit by lightning.