The most often asked question about my astrophotography is: Does it really look like that in person? The answer is: No. In person, the milky way isn't as bright or defined to the naked eye. Using a high ISO and long exposure, the camera sensor gathers more light than what the naked eye can see. Since there isn't a lot of contrast in the sky for the camera to see, a slight curves adjustment in post-processing gives definition and contrast between the stars and the night sky.
For those that are curious about the shooting info: 14mm f/2.8 25seconds ISO6400.
You can find more of my shots, including more images from Grand Staircase-Escalante on my Instagram: @oilfighter
![image showing Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, UT [OC] [1000x1500]](dea5d0f8-1e22-5abb-822c-609464b8800d.jpg)
oilfighter on December 6th, 2017 at 16:58 UTC »
The most often asked question about my astrophotography is: Does it really look like that in person? The answer is: No. In person, the milky way isn't as bright or defined to the naked eye. Using a high ISO and long exposure, the camera sensor gathers more light than what the naked eye can see. Since there isn't a lot of contrast in the sky for the camera to see, a slight curves adjustment in post-processing gives definition and contrast between the stars and the night sky.
For those that are curious about the shooting info: 14mm f/2.8 25seconds ISO6400.
You can find more of my shots, including more images from Grand Staircase-Escalante on my Instagram: @oilfighter
craigchandler0398 on December 6th, 2017 at 18:53 UTC »
I remember the first time I visited Escalante. I was 6 years old. Man, that place is something else
Ikari_Worrier on December 6th, 2017 at 20:32 UTC »
Escalante is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Calf creek falls in particular. Just, wow.