JFBaker
Dawlish Warren Milky Way 2
Managed a fun astro shoot last night. I had been planning on trying to get a shot from the Langstone Rock caves for the last year, but I needed the combination of elements, so dark sky – no moon, milky way core, low tide and of course a clear sky.
The milky way was due to arrive at around 1:30 to the South East and would align with the caves at around 3:00. I thought I would start by shooting the core over the old Groyne on Dawlish Warren, after walking around the beach I was able to find them, I think the old wooden Groyne has been taken out as part of the current beach management scheme?? I was able to get some nice shots out to the south east with the lights of Exmouth in the distance. Unfortunately shooting on wet sand was a bit of a challenge as the tripod continued to gradual sink, however, I managed to get some interesting angles combined with nice reflections in the pools.
Moving back to the Langston Rock the caves were amazing and worth the wait to get. As the milky way rose into the vertical it started to fill the large arch, I also tried shooting from one of the smaller caves which worked quite well. Eventually by around 3:30 the approaching dawn started to reduce visibility of the Milky Way so time to head for home and bed...
Dawlish Warren Milky Way 2
Managed a fun astro shoot last night. I had been planning on trying to get a shot from the Langstone Rock caves for the last year, but I needed the combination of elements, so dark sky – no moon, milky way core, low tide and of course a clear sky.
The milky way was due to arrive at around 1:30 to the South East and would align with the caves at around 3:00. I thought I would start by shooting the core over the old Groyne on Dawlish Warren, after walking around the beach I was able to find them, I think the old wooden Groyne has been taken out as part of the current beach management scheme?? I was able to get some nice shots out to the south east with the lights of Exmouth in the distance. Unfortunately shooting on wet sand was a bit of a challenge as the tripod continued to gradual sink, however, I managed to get some interesting angles combined with nice reflections in the pools.
Moving back to the Langston Rock the caves were amazing and worth the wait to get. As the milky way rose into the vertical it started to fill the large arch, I also tried shooting from one of the smaller caves which worked quite well. Eventually by around 3:30 the approaching dawn started to reduce visibility of the Milky Way so time to head for home and bed...