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25-10-2009, 08:48 PM
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Milky Way - widefield images and time lapse animations
Hi All,
Couple of months ago I borrowed a tripod at BSG and pointed my ultra-wide angle lens upwards. Before I knew it I was hooked up.
I'd like to share a third set I did a few days ago (new moon and thin crescent). There are some wide field shots of Milky Way, time lapse animations and stacked images. I am a beginner in astro-imaging and would appreciate your comments and suggestions.
My first album is here (shot with Nikon D700 and 14-24mm f/2.8 lens on a fixed tripod, no tracking):
http://www.terrastro.com/
Thanks for looking,
Alex
Last edited by alexch; 25-10-2009 at 08:59 PM.
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25-10-2009, 09:07 PM
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Really great viewing those Alex. Fantastic composition and detail. This forum has some very talented people who contribute to it, the variety of peoples ideas never ceases to amaze me.
A 10 from the Alstonville judge.
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25-10-2009, 09:12 PM
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That time lapse is sensational mate! Top job indeed! 
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25-10-2009, 09:48 PM
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Just amazing! I am going to pack the camera away now - no point even trying to match that.
Thanks for sharing
Pete
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25-10-2009, 09:51 PM
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You have done really well. Keep 'em coming  .
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25-10-2009, 10:55 PM
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Alex, with a D700 & a 14-24, you've got some serious firepower there. Awesome combo
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26-10-2009, 04:51 AM
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Stunning images and timelapse. Beautiful work!
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26-10-2009, 08:16 AM
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26-10-2009, 09:10 AM
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Thanks everyone for kind words!
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26-10-2009, 09:14 AM
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that is the best timelapse animation I have seen.
the focus looks spot on. I wish I could do it that well.
and I really like the shot with the clouds.
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26-10-2009, 09:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJDD
that is the best timelapse animation I have seen.
the focus looks spot on. I wish I could do it that well.
and I really like the shot with the clouds. |
Thanks Small size and compression artefacts on the web versions don't help - there are many more stars visible in HD.
Focusing with LiveView is very easy - I just choose a bright star or Jupiter and zoom all the way in digitally, then focus manually. I only needed to do that a few times, then I remember the mark on the lens focusing ring.
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26-10-2009, 09:23 AM
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Alex,
Stunning, inspirational.
Thank you.
PeterM.
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26-10-2009, 09:23 AM
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Oh dear! I put up my timelapse before I looked at this thread 
Beautiful work, Alex!
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26-10-2009, 09:54 AM
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Great stuff Alex!
Cheers,
Stephen
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26-10-2009, 09:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Stunning images and timelapse. Beautiful work!
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Mike, thanks for putting it for IOTW! Much appreciated.
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26-10-2009, 10:26 AM
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Excellent work Alex and congratulations on IOTW.
Well deserved.
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26-10-2009, 11:16 AM
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nice work, the time lapses look pretty good as well
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26-10-2009, 01:35 PM
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Great stuff Alex. WOW. Nice one mate
Alex.
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26-10-2009, 02:21 PM
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Amazingly beautiful.
Is that ocean view from where you live?
Greg.
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26-10-2009, 03:12 PM
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Stunning results. Well done and thanks for sharing your efforts.
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Mate this is unreal. I'm totally speechless. 
