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Old 24-07-2014, 06:40 PM
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Milky Way Widefield feat. trees.

Hey guys,

I wasn't sure if I should post this in the deep space or nightscape section, I decided deep space since there technically isn't much of a foreground just the tops of some trees...

Since moving to Melbourne from Sydney I have been quite disappointed at the lack of clear skies, I gather winter is not the best time for imaging south of the border.

On a rare clear night on Tuesday I drove out to Kyneton, 1 hour north-west of the city.

Dew limited me to 2 minute exposures as the lens fogged up quite quickly and I do not have a dew heater yet. This is a composite of 2 images, one untracked to ensure the trees are still and another 2 minute exposure of the Milky Way itself. I tried not to over edit this one, any criticism is welcome.

Thanks for looking!


Canon 6D
24-70 f2.8 @ f4.5, 34mm
Single 2 minute exposure @ ISO 3200 tracked for the Milky Way and un-tracked for the trees.
Unguided on an Astrotrac TT320X-AG
Edited in CS6

Higher res version https://www.flickr.com/photos/christianckr/14723130004/
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Old 24-07-2014, 07:23 PM
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That tree's on fire! Very cool framing.
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Old 24-07-2014, 08:53 PM
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Very dramatic. It does look like a bushfire. Nice deep image.

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Old 24-07-2014, 08:55 PM
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Very nice
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Old 24-07-2014, 08:58 PM
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Wow very nice Christian

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Old 24-07-2014, 10:16 PM
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What a stunning pic.
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Old 24-07-2014, 11:06 PM
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Superb!
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Old 24-07-2014, 11:19 PM
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Wonderful shot !

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Old 25-07-2014, 08:14 AM
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Great work Christian!

Love the way you processed this nice rich colour.

Cheers,

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Old 25-07-2014, 08:23 AM
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Beautiful processing of the Milky Way! Nicely done!
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Old 26-07-2014, 04:40 PM
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Extremely dramatic result Christian, very sharp and lovely framing, an image to be very proud of!

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