The Star Attraction

On Wednesday night I recieved a message from my mate Danny asking if I fancied a 200 mile mission to a location I've never been before, Bamburgh, Northumberland. Without a second thought I told the missus (I asked her really 😂) and started getting all my gear together.

I arrived there around 10:30pm a few hours before Danny, the skies were cloudy but due to clear up and there was a possible chance of Lady Aurora making an appearance (which sadly didn't happen). I found my compassion next to another photographer Nick, who was already set up and waiting for the clouds to break.

The clouds disappeared after a short time and the sky was beautiful and clear.

I was really hoping to catch the Milkyway Core as it was rising but unfortunately it was rising behind Bamburgh Castle and the light pollution was just too bad.

 

This is a 35 image stack and pano of the MilkyWay arching over Bamburgh lighthouse.

 

Nikon D3300

Tokina 116 AT-X Pro F2.8 DX II

12mm / 25 sec / F2.8 / ISO 3200

 

Stacked in Sequator

Post processing and merged in Lightroom.

 

Done