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Resting the Southern Pole

Resting the Southern Pole
The ISO 250 42 sec F2.8 set way down so as not to flood the sky with stars as per

Cracked Rock

But the aim was to rest the polar circle on the top of the rock. no mean feat when the camera is 6" above the ground and you are laying on your side to see the image. the unmistakable cut of a very Iridium Flare135 images on a warm night showing a newbie the marvels of the heavens. i should have painted a bit more but i was otherwise detained but the view i was after some times it best to think out side the usual.

Sami Serola (inactive), , John Goodwin, and 5 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Incredible on black- then the foreground details also come out really well! The meteor is fabulous:-)
7 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Gudrun club
it was my first attempt at trying to control the stars in the trails i think i went too low but the result is what i was after. i agree best viewed on black. i normaly leave out planes if i can but i think the meteor adds to it. Steve
7 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Great shot: Fantastic!
Someone else (I forget who) posted a similar shot today, which also included the meteor in the same place.
Best wishes, Andy
7 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Andy Rodker club
the same photo is on flikr could be that an interesting investment in time.. very different type of photo alright. thanks Steve
7 years ago.
 Ste
Ste
Very impressive Steve and saved in fav's by me

MERRY CHRISTMAS

steve
7 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Ste
thanks Steve we are to get 43 today and 36 for Christmas sea food for us .from down under we wish you the very same glad you like our southern skies. Steve
7 years ago.
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
The master at work, fantastic shot Steve. YS. John.
7 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to John Goodwin
Dont know about master but some one who enjoy's the chance and challenge. many thanks Steve
7 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
I cannot think of enough superlatives to describe my thoughts here, Steve. Magnificent!
7 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Amelia club
Many thanks i think that the thought of simplicity here is quite amazing but its the set up that requires the thoughts. i love a challenge at night this sure was one. steve
7 years ago.

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