Sydney Opera House and Planetary Conjunction at Dawn

[iceman (Mike)]

Hi guys

This one's been a while coming. I held it back at first because it was being entered in the DM awards, and then after the entries for the DM Awards finished, I just never got around to getting it ready for publishing here and on my website.

But finally, here it is. I'm really happy with this image.

In the early morning of the 5th May 2011, I lugged my camera gear to work to photograph a unique planetary conjunction in the pre-dawn sky over the Sydney Opera House.

The conjunction of Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Mercury in the pre-dawn sky was taking place all throughout the month of May, and I had planned this morning to capture the beautiful sky scene as the backdrop, featuring the Sydney Opera House in the foreground.

In a personal highlight, this image now features as the cover image of the Australian Sky Calendar 2012 by Astrovisuals. The calendar showcases beautiful Australian landmarks and landscapes, with stunning night skyscapes of the Australian Sky, and all images were taken by Australian amateur astrophotographers. The calendars make great gifts, and you can order yours here.

More of the image and larger versions on my blog:
Sydney Opera House and Planetary Conjunction at Dawn

Thanks for looking.

[Stu Ward]

Fantastic Images Mike
Front cover image too, you must be stoked !!!

Stu

[Octane (Humayun)]

Onya, Mike!

I'd have preferred to have seen the waves/conjunction image on there instead, though.

H

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks H - I really love the waves/conjunction image too. It's in the Astronomy Calendar 2012 but not as the cover

[Octane (Humayun)]

Oh, excellent -- well done.

H

[multiweb (Marc)]

Great shot. Love the pastel colors.

[leon]

Nice one Mike, now that could have been a winner with David Malin.?????

Leon

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

Hi Mike
They are fantastic! A great iconic conjunction!

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks for the comments, guys.

I've got a copy of it printed at A4 size and hung up on my cubicle at work

[atalas]

Hey Ice,that is just too cool dude!

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks Louie! Are you in cool Canberra yet?

[Derek Klepp]

Very Iconic

[SkyViking (Rolf)]

Very nice Mike. Great composition and great colours, and you really nailed the conjunction. Congratulations.

[atalas]

Originally Posted by iceman

Thanks Louie! Are you in cool Canberra yet?

Been and back in Sydney again Mike.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Yeh, this is great photography Mike

I have a DSLR now (Nikon D7000) so I really need to get out and try my hand at this stuff you guys do so well....

Mike

[FranckiM06]

Wahoo, it is splendid image that you share with us.
Franck

[Dennis]

Wow – gorgeous photos Mike. Much better foreground interest than your flying visit to Brisbane for the recent lunar eclipse!

Cheers

Dennis

[mexhunter (César)]

Beautiful images Mike.
Greetings
César