Milky Way Majesty Over Pine Creek Gorge
Witness the ethereal glow of our galaxy, the Milky Way, painting a celestial masterpiece over the rugged beauty of Pine Creek Gorge. This awe-inspiring shot was captured using a Nikon D750 paired with the impressive Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G lens.
A Photographer's Journey
The photographer shared insights into the post-processing workflow, particularly addressing some challenges encountered with a new lens. "Reprocessed the sky from my latest shot since it had so much moire near the horizon," they explained. "Seems like the distortion correction for the new lens added in an issue I didn't account for."
The process involved stacking 30 RAW exposures, which were then meticulously edited using StarTools for initial adjustments before final color and contrast enhancements in Lightroom. The dedication to refining the workflow highlights the commitment to achieving the best possible results from the high-quality glass, noting, "There's a lot more potential with the higher quality glass with almost no star distortion."
Technical Details:
- Camera: Nikon D750
- Lens: Nikkor 14-24mm 2.8G
- Focal Length: 14mm
- Exposure: 13 seconds
- Aperture: f/2.8
- ISO: 4000
- Exposures: 30
This image is a testament to the captivating beauty of our night sky and the dedication of astrophotographers to share it with the world.
