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The Galaxy and the Arch

Flashback to my visit in Grand Staircase-Escalante NM and to a perfect night at this photogenic arch.

 

Initially, I was joined by 3 more photographers, but after capturing the "classic" shot, they all left. Having the place to myself and with a few hours of darkness left, I moved my lights and experimented some lesser known perspectives.

 

The arch is less iconic when seen from this side, but I still like the composition together with the Milky Way core riding high above it.

 

How do you like it?

 

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EXIF

Canon EOS 6D astro modified

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8

iOptron SkyTracker Pro

Low Level Lighting

 

Sky:

Stack of 3 x 100s @ISO1600, tracked

 

Foreground:

Stack of 3 x 100s @ISO1600

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Uploaded on January 25, 2019
Taken on May 22, 2017