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Chinamans point fences - HFF

Chinamans point fences - HFF
Cloud free forecast total cloud cover so I left my astro lens at home to save weight , so I had to use the 16-35mm F4 for a second time I am happy to say passed with flying colours. while I walked here( 15 min) from the motel to capture the Milky Way Bow in Black skies yes that close.

This is a shot that was taken for just one group in mind I would have never taken this shot before total have shunned it. the lighting is provided by kalbarri town ship behind me and the stars all around.

enjoy a clouded night in the mid west. Note the Zodiacal light on the left hand side of the Milky Way.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiacal_light

Erhard Bernstein, Little Nightwitch, Percy Schramm, Gudrun and 10 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 TOZ
TOZ club
Super Image Steve breathtaking in full screen .
HFF have a good weekend.
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to TOZ club
I agree makes a great background on the computer, glad you like the shot, HFF and do hope you get the chance to get out.
5 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
This must be one of the most wonderful HFF scenes that I have ever seen Steve. Mind-blowing in its expanse. To get the fence and the subtleties of a Milky Way bow at the same time takes some doing -I know, I have tried (and failed). As Toz says, amazing full size on black. Very well done. ☼ of course.

HFF enjoy your weekend, Herb
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Many thanks a shot I would never have taken but fitted in so well with this group how could I resist. I just shows you need to be prepared as you just never know what you will find. This looks stunning on 55" TV believe me I need a screen like that for the computer but great background on the 25" screen.

none of yours have failed they just have been complicated by the light environment much like me shooting over Perth. It does show the value of searching out the "black" if you get the chance. no been a good year but this might be the way to finish on a good note. a few more to come from the trip. HFF all the best from down under.
5 years ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
Must agree with 'TOZ' and 'Herb'... a super image Steve... and a most stunning HFF
Brilliant work... Cheers and HFF from Dave.. UK.
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to David G Johnson club
Many thanks it always pay to be prepared HFF for you as well.
5 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
An excellent Milky Way Bow and night panorama, Steve. HFF and have a great weekend.
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to tiabunna club
I have to agree certainly a shot I would have shied away from but fits in well here. HFF from the west.
5 years ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
I don't know the figures of course.... but light hitting your eye from the fence....
may take a billionth of a second.... light from the Milky way stars might take 10.000 years, all in the same frame.............. just a thought.
Do have another HFF............ Cheers from Dave.
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to David G Johnson club
And ADD these facts 200 second of shot time over the 8 frames that make this total shot and 20 min on the computer. yes light travels 186 thousand mile a second but who are we to count them, just enjoy them like this.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_light

add just a little knowledge and a willingness to try. wont find many like this thats for sure. HFF as well to you.
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
 Karp Panta
Karp Panta
HFF and a very nice weekend !!!
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Karp Panta
Many thanks a great spot for this group. HFF
5 years ago.
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
Great shot, Steve.... HFF... Have a good weekend.
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to John Goodwin
Thank you John one even I was well pleased with HFF to you as well.
5 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
HFF and a nice weekend Steve.
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you I hope you have a great weekend and HFF
5 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
A great astro shot. I love the foreground lighting and the golden glow on the horizon. HFF and a great weekend to you. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
Thank you Joe one of those lucky finds when you least expect it. HFF from down under.
5 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
The fence seems to be mirroring the Milky Way bow, fantastic! HFF, Steve!
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Gudrun club
I did try to get the fence in the middle to balance it out, glad you like it. HFF from the mid west.
5 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
A great and fantastic scene. HFF, have a fine weekend, Steve !
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Many thanks I am sure I will not be able to repeat again this year(M/W season almost over). HFF all the best to you
5 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
A belated HFF to you, Steve!
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Many thanks hope you have a HFF as well and a stunning weekend.
5 years ago.
 Little Nightwitch
Little Nightwitch club
A great scenery for a fence for friday! I´m enchanred one more time!!! HFF and a great weekend!
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Little Nightwitch club
Many thanks since I started in the group I have tried to show a few night fences so I am glad you like it. HFF from down under.
5 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
Great Pic,Steve ! HFF and a nice week-end for you !
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet
Thank you certainly one I enjoyed getting as well HFF and all the best for your weekend .(Sorry I did not see your comment before.)
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

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