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Milky Way over Maui, Hawaii

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Posted by Richard Peters on October 9, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Milky Way over Maui, Hawaii
Hey all. Just got back from a holiday to Maui, Hawaii. My main subject I wanted to try and photograph was the Milky Way. I had a loaner D3s and a 14-24 for the trip, but it still proved tricky! Eventually my best shot was taken with my 'humble' D3.

Seeing the Milky Way so vividly really was amazing. More shots and full write up of the experience on my blog post here

I used a torch to light up the foreground waves crashing off the rocks as I thought it made for a more interesting image than just having a thin band of horizon and a huge expanse of sky. You can also see some of the smaller islands off in the distance, as well as the light from a light house on one of them.

D3, 14-24, f2.8, ISO 6400, 30 seconds
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 9, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Some great images on your blog Richard, and this one is a cracker - painting in the foreground with a torch has made the image just that more special :toast:

I envy you the opportunity :wink:
Posted by Cheyenne Howell on October 9, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Wow-such a beautiful image, and the idea of using the torch to light the forground rocks and waves was just too cool. I love it. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Cook on October 9, 2010 at 10:27 AM
wondered where you had been hiding ;)

Lovely shot Richard :)
Posted by eric weight on October 9, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Outstanding work Richard. It's one thing to get the opportunity - its something else entirely not to screw it up. Impressive image.
:toast: :toast: :wavey: eric
Posted by Danny Green on October 9, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Now I like that Richard

Danny :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on October 9, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Clever work :smile:
Well done.

Geoff.
Posted by Neil Burton on October 9, 2010 at 3:45 PM
ISO 6400....dang, my 7D can do stars at 6400 that are not even there! ;) I saw one on TP Richard this is far better. Amazing clarity.
Posted by Maggie Campbell on October 9, 2010 at 5:04 PM
A spectacular image Richard. :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on October 9, 2010 at 6:25 PM
I love it very dramatic.

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Colin Pickett on October 9, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Nice one Richard a very good series of images, glad you had a great holiday. :toast:

Speak soon
Posted by Scott Tilley on October 10, 2010 at 4:32 AM
Cracking image. I love this type of image because it really does highlight whats up there and how most of us ignore it! Really well executed. :toast:

Scott
Posted by Richard Peters on October 10, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Thank you all for the kind comments. Can't wait to get another chance to try this out. Maybe in Yellowstone next year :biggrin:
Posted by Bob Cox on October 10, 2010 at 3:17 PM
It looks like something taken from Hubble, terrific.

Bob.
Posted by Tom_W on October 11, 2010 at 3:44 AM
Very nice indeed, I am not sure the white at the base does it justice as it draws you eye away from the stars.

T
Posted by Richard Peters on October 12, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Thanks all. Tom, I posted another version on my blog which has a much more subdued base with less water, plus a better exposed sky. I actually prefer it to the one posted here - should have checked ALL my images before posting :biggrin: