I have not engaged in much astrophotography over the past two years. The notion of spending an entire night outdoors—particularly at such an exposed and windswept location as the Pinnacles at Cape Woolamai—has ceased to hold the charm it once did. What was once a beloved pastime now feels more akin to an obligation. The glow visible on the horizon is the light pollution emanating from the distant city of Melbourne, which has, regrettably, diminished the appeal of this location for many photographers.
Captured using a Sony A7R V paired with the FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens.
Linking Skywatch Friday
It's a fascinating photograph, particularly if you ignore (or remove) the loom.
ReplyDeleteRemoving it would fail to replace the underlying tone with a gradient
DeleteYour patience waiting for this long exposure has paid off beautifully. The Milky Way is spectacular to see. It is our home galaxy, and thankfully we are not too near its center.
ReplyDeleteOur galaxy apparently is said to be inside a black hole...
DeleteYes, once something feels like an obligation it's time to change up. This is beautiful though.
ReplyDeleteI would stay with a city market stroll
Delete...a wow image.
ReplyDeleteSomething that just needs to be done
DeleteI’ve only done a few astros in my life, and I didn’t have to stay up late to do them.
ReplyDeleteThat is to do with the commuting distance and the climate too
DeleteThis is so stunning! An award meriting photo of the Milky Way with the rocks underneath pointing upward to it. Like silent sentinels of the night. It looks ancient, timeless.
ReplyDeleteThe wave is nice
DeleteBut this is a recent photo?
ReplyDeleteFrom October last year
DeleteLight pollution kind of puts a damper on the location. Still it is a beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteIt is original
DeleteAmazing :-D
ReplyDeleteAn amazing photo.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful photograph. Here comes the but, if your heart isn't in it, move on. Photograph what you love.
ReplyDeleteI was shocked to see the number of stars in the sky when recently staying at Point Lonsdale. Of course to the north east, there was the large glow you mentioned, but we are doing better at reducing light pollution, from a quite low base.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous photograph.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Stunning view, Fantastic photography
ReplyDeleteGreat photo,
ReplyDeleteit was worth it!! We recently had a power outage in my area,
I looked up at the sky and then I realized how much light pollution there is, I don't know how much this affects our ecosystem....
That is extremely lovely. What goes on in the sky in the dark is amazing, nature at it's best.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletefascinating!
ReplyDeleteMelbourne's light aside, it is still a marvelous picture.
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful! Magical! Thank you for the chance to admire it.
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful photo! Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you don't go often but this image was worth the trip, the time and the challenge. It is almost mystical.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow, I think your photo is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteSooooo.... many stars, only through this great photo do they become visible and I can only marvel - WOW!
ReplyDeleteA nice reverie
DeleteLa contaminación lumínica por desgracia es algo que se sufre a la hora de hacer fotografía nocturna en demasiados lugares. La foto en blanco y negro genial.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
One has to get away far away to get little light pollution
DeleteA wonderful picture
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning! #Allseasons
ReplyDeleteWow! That photo is amazing and purists may hate me, but the light pollution glow only adds to the story this photo is telling.
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