Galactic Glow Above a Forgotten Past: Fayette's Ghost Town Under the Milky Way
Prepare to be mesmerized! This weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to witness and capture the majestic sweep of the Milky Way directly over the hauntingly beautiful ghost town of Fayette, Michigan. Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, this historic site provided a dramatic and evocative foreground for the celestial spectacle above.
Capturing the Cosmos
The conditions aligned perfectly for this single-shot endeavor. It's always a thrill to bag a good shot without the need for complex stacking, and this image truly showcases the raw beauty of the night sky.
Here are the details of how this shot was achieved:
- Camera: Nikon Z5
- Lens: Viltrox 16mm
- Exposure Time: 20 seconds
- ISO: 6400
- Aperture: f/2.8
- Processing: Single shot, no stacking
Fayette, once a thriving industrial community, now stands as a silent testament to a bygone era. To see the cosmic river of our galaxy flow above its abandoned structures is a truly profound experience, bridging the vastness of space with the echoes of human history.
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