I took this shot last year with a broken lens and bad techniques. Re-visited with better techniques and working gear. This is the result! Downeast, Maine [OC][1367x2048]
This is a blue hour blend. 2 photos for the foreground, one tracked shot from an unobstructed location for the background. Reasoning: Blue hour gives the best type of dynamic and soft light that ends up complimenting the milky way scene. Low noise. Can use a high F stop number to reduce the need for focus stacking. If I was to track from this location, the sky exposure would have widened and blurred trees which would make the blend impossible.
Foreground: 1/2sec, 1.5 sec, ISO 200 f11Sky: 6 min, ISO 320, f2.8
If you want an in depth tutorial on exactly how I created this image check out the link below. It is a full 2 hour tutorial on exactly how I created this image. It covers masking those pesky trees easily, color balancing, tonal balancing, and more.
I know this spot too OP. I used to visit this spot a few times a few times every summer with my grandfather, we'd sit and watch the sunset until the first few stars came out while he told me whatever stories he had on his mind, I didn't really appreciate those moments until he was gone. This picture brings those memories back for me.
This is a truly beautiful shot, thank you for sharing it.
Fun Fact: Maine is one of the only states that bans billboards. It is one of my favorite places because no matter where you drive, the natural beauty is never hidden by distracting ads.
ilikefishwaytoomuch on July 24th, 2018 at 13:35 UTC »
Obligatory link to the shot before this one: https://i.redd.it/y14qs7acvs5z.jpg
Shot information
This is a blue hour blend. 2 photos for the foreground, one tracked shot from an unobstructed location for the background. Reasoning: Blue hour gives the best type of dynamic and soft light that ends up complimenting the milky way scene. Low noise. Can use a high F stop number to reduce the need for focus stacking. If I was to track from this location, the sky exposure would have widened and blurred trees which would make the blend impossible.
Foreground: 1/2sec, 1.5 sec, ISO 200 f11Sky: 6 min, ISO 320, f2.8
Nikon D810
Nikon 14-24 f2.8
iOptron Skytracker Pro
Promediagear Tripod
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thespeedofdark on July 24th, 2018 at 14:33 UTC »
I know this spot too OP. I used to visit this spot a few times a few times every summer with my grandfather, we'd sit and watch the sunset until the first few stars came out while he told me whatever stories he had on his mind, I didn't really appreciate those moments until he was gone. This picture brings those memories back for me.
This is a truly beautiful shot, thank you for sharing it.
Fun Fact: Maine is one of the only states that bans billboards. It is one of my favorite places because no matter where you drive, the natural beauty is never hidden by distracting ads.
doctor_7 on July 24th, 2018 at 14:43 UTC »
Not using a broken lens is definitely a better technique than using a broken lens. Glad to hear you are improving!