The Nightscape Photographer

[iceman]

I’ve always wanted to capture an image that shows what it’s like for a Nightscape Photographer – out alone under the stars, contemplating life, the universe and everything.

It can be cold, cloudy, frustrating and challenging. But when it all comes together – it can be beautiful, simple, inspiring and motivating, enlightening and awakening.

I’ve wanted to capture this image for over 12 months. I had a failed attempt at it at IISAC2013, but I was finally able to snag this self-portrait of The Nightscape Photographer at IISAC2014.

It’s a single image, with a Canon 6D, 50mm lens @ f/2.2, ISO6400, 13 second exposure on a fixed tripod (no tracking). I had my intervalometer doing the snapping away on the 6D while I was up on the edge of the dam with my other camera, capturing a timelapse sequence.

I’ve got a bunch of different poses that I tried, but I really liked this simple one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

- Large (http://www.mikesalway.com.au/download/559)
- Blog (http://www.mikesalway.com.au/the-nightscape-photographer/)

Thanks for looking.

[pw]

Nifty shot :-)

[matt34]

Nice shot, know the pose well, or for me its normally hands in the pockets to help keep them warm between exposures.

[AstroJason]

Wow that is great Mike, I like that a lot. Well done.

[adavis]

Yeah I definitely know that pose too!
Great shot.

[peterl]

Yes.
great shot Mike.well worth the time and effort to set that one up.
That camera is working well.!!

[Regulus]

Very cool Mike.

[ourkind]

Beautiful work Mike! It's very well framed and I love the write up :thumbsup:

[leon]

Excellent capture Mike, I know what you mean when one just wants that special shot and thinks about it forever, until the moment arrives and the capture is complete.

[RB]

Oh what cute bonsai trees Mike. :P

Nice shot mate.
RB
:thumbsup:

[schmikko]

Still new to nights capes myself but I can certainly relate. Stunning location and great capture.

[iceman]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I bet everyone knows the pose well :)

I'm happy to have finally pulled off the image I was going for in my minds eye!

[EagleEyes]

Nice shot Mike :thumbsup:

[SkyViking]

Very nice indeed Mike, you've captured it extremely well. Congrats on finally getting the shot you dreamed about :)

[iceman]

Thanks Andy and Rolf, much appreciated :)

[pfitzgerald]

That's a magnificent image Mike - visually it's very easy to get 'lost' in it as you try to take it all in.

Thank you for sharing it.

Paul

[StephenM]

That's a fantastic image Mike! It really captures what it's all about.

[iceman]

Thanks Paul and Stephen, much appreciated!

[JamesG]

Great image! Love your work :D

[iceman]

Thanks James, welcome to IceInSpace! I'm a fan of your work on FB too.

[Irish stargazer]

You captured the mood beautifully Mike. Well done :thumbsup:
Boy am I going to miss the Aussie Milky Way.:sadeyes: