Devil's Golf Course: A Mesmerizing Blend of Earth and Sky
Step into the heart of the hottest valley on Earth, Death Valley, and witness a landscape so surreal it's earned the name "Devil's Golf Course." These incredibly sharp, crystalline formations stretch as far as the eye can see, sculpted by the relentless forces of water and wind into what appears to be a frozen river of rock.
This stunning image is not just a photograph; it's a masterful blend of terrestrial beauty and celestial wonder, meticulously tracked, stacked, and combined to showcase the stark elegance of this unique location. The foreground captures the ethereal glow of the blue hour, setting the stage for the dramatic sky above.
Capturing the Magic
The creation of this image involved a sophisticated approach to astrophotography, combining multiple exposures to achieve both detail in the foreground and clarity in the night sky:
- Sky Exposures:
- 120 seconds x 3, ISO 1600, f/3.5 (RGB)
- 180 seconds x 3, ISO 1600, f/2.8 with an IDAS NBZ Filter
- 30 seconds x 3, ISO 1600, f/3.5 with a Kaas Star Glow Filter
- Foreground Exposure:
- 30 seconds x 2, ISO 800, f/4 (Blue Hour)
Equipment Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Sigma Art 14-24 f/2.8
- Tripod Head: Really Right Stuff BH-55
- Star Tracker: Skywatcher Star Adventurer
This image is a testament to the power of combining technical skill with artistic vision, allowing us to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of "Devil's Golf Course" from a new perspective. You can find more of this photographer's incredible work on Instagram:
