This page in my ever-expanding photography portfolio, marks my second conjunction. These are earlier ones for those interested:
Four's a Conjunction!
Streak: Until 2040
Photographed on the morning of 8th May, 2011, right on civil twilight.
The composition shows the planets in "alignment".
This conjunction (technically a massing) has the following constituents: Venus up the top, Jupiter below her, with Mars below him. Mercury sits to the right of Venus.
Keen-eyed observers will note subtle pink crepuscular rays to frame left and frame right.
I made this image from one of my favourite locations along Sydney's coastline.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
25s f/11.0 at 21.0mm iso400
Larger resolution image available
here.
Signed (24x16", or larger) fine art archival prints available. Email me, octane2 AT optusnet DOT com DOT au if you'd like to have this hanging on your wall.
Comments, critique, etc., most welcome.
H