Star trails over the Mummy Range in RMNP at 5:00 am for 1469s on 11/29/11. There were low clouds on the mountains. Otherwise, it was a very clear and dark night... which maximized the star viewing. The sliver of a waxing crescent moon had long ago dropped below the horizon.
Earth's rotation on its axis (w/ minor wobble) is rarely seen (not observed in real time) and inimitable.
Thanks for the kind votes and wonderful comments. It's been a while since I've earned a ribbon. And, this is my first Yellow ribbon ever. It was worth the extra time and effort to do this long exposure.
Is that a satellite across the bottom? Do you weight your tripod at all to keep it all perfectly still? This kind of stuff amazes me! And congrats on the ribbon, too.
Airplane traversed the sky from Northwest to East. Probably heading for Denver International, which is 80 miles away. I watched the plane hit air turbulence... common over the front range of the Rockies. My Gitzo tripod has a center pole with a convenient hook at the bottom. I hang my camera bag on that hook to weigh down the tripod. It was a night of periodic gusty winds.
Is that a satellite across the bottom? Do you weight your tripod at all to keep it all perfectly still? This kind of stuff amazes me! And congrats on the ribbon, too.
I've never done astral photography, but I'm sure it's time consuming. Luckily that's really paid off for you here. Looks great, and I love the decision to include the mountain range, as opposed to including only the night sky which I'm sure would be entrancing on its own. Well done!
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