Wing of the Swan [Explored]

The New Mexico Badlands are home to some of the most otherworldly rock formations, and this striking stone wing is no exception.

 

Since the most captivating angle of this formation faces north, the Milky Way's core doesn't align with the scene. However, the Cygnus constellation - the celestial swan - graces the sky instead. With its vivid red hydrogen emission nebulae, it forms an exquisite backdrop, echoing the elegance and delicacy of the rocky structure in the foreground. A fitting tribute to both nature's artistry and the timeless symbolism of beauty and grace.

 

EXIF

Canon EOS-R, astro-modified by EOS 4Astro

Sigma 28mm f/1.4 ART

IDAS NBZ filter

iOptron SkyTracker Pro

Low Level Lighting

Sunwayfoto T2840CK tripod

 

Foreground:

Focus stack of 6x 30s @ ISO1600, f/2.8

 

Sky:

Stack of 10x 45s @ ISO1600, f/2, unfiltered & 5x 105s @ ISO6400, f/2, filtered

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