[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks guys - I appreciate your comments.

I've attached a new version to the original post above, and the large version is also updated here.

I'm much happier with this version - more contrast and colour. Sometimes it takes a fresh pair of eyes!

Originally Posted by Allan_L

Great shot Mike

It actually made the hair on my neck stand up when I opened it.

Well thought out and constructed.

Thanks Allan, it's great when an image can have that effect!

Originally Posted by Deeno

I think its a nice composition.

I do like the way the road draws you into the shot

Thanks Deeno, I was hoping the Milky Way would be straight up and down but we're not at the right latitude I'm happy with how this worked out.

Originally Posted by bmitchell82

All you need to do Mike is instead of pointing to it, hold your thumb out like Hitch hikers guide to the galaxy Then print it onto a shirt

Thanks Brendan. Nice idea! I did have one of me shaking my fist at the sky (because clouds were coming back) but it didn't have the same feel

Originally Posted by Martin Pugh

Nicely framed Mike. Gotta love these kind of shots.

cheers
Martin

Thanks Martin - this is my favourite type of astrophotography right now.

Originally Posted by marco

Very suggestive composition Mike, I too love these kind of earth and sky shots
Marco

Thanks Marco! Much appreciated.