Life Oak [Explored]

The Milky Way and solitary trees are a perfect combination. When I saw this beautiful Coast Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia) in a lofty spot, high above the Pacific coast near Big Sur, I immediately checked the Milky Way's alignment and was pleased to find that this majestic tree aligns perfectly with the dark horse riding above it. Fortunately, the field of view was clear enough to allow me to shoot it with a 70mm focal length, which is great for highlighting the size of the galaxy over an earthly foreground.

 

EXIF

Canon EOS Ra

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 70mm

iOptron SkyTracker Pro

Sky

Stack of 10x 90s @ ISO1600

Forward

Stack of 6x 60s @ ISO 3200

Done