Rockpools and the Milky Way: A Stunning Night in Wellington, NZ
Imagine standing on the shores of Wellington, New Zealand, as the cosmos unfolds above you. This incredible photograph captures that very moment, with the majestic Milky Way stretching across the night sky, reflected and enhanced by the tranquil rockpools below.
The subtle hints of red and pink glow in the atmosphere add an ethereal quality to the scene, a testament to the beauty of natural light diffusion. While a blue crab was spotted in one of the rockpools, its movement made it a fleeting subject, ultimately left to the shadows to preserve the focus on the celestial spectacle.
This awe-inspiring shot was captured using a Fujifilm X-H2 and the Laowa 9mm F2.8 lens, a powerful combination for low-light photography. The settings employed were a single shot with an aperture of F2.8, an exposure of 25 seconds, and an ISO of 3,200, meticulously balancing light gathering and detail.
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