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A full 360 degree star trails / 'Milky Way bow' panorama taken at Granite Bay, Noosa. The clear water and the clear skies have been awesome on the Sunshine Coast lately.
The settings: Star trails - 100x60s, f3.5, ISO1600 (Samyang fisheye). Star heads - 180s, f2.0, ISO1600 (35mm lens, tracked). Foreground ISO400, f8.0, 90s (17mm lens). The foreground was taken earlier that evening at twilight to provide some better lighting. Total number of individual shots is about 600. Finished resolution: 50 megapixels.
A lot of work went into this. About 5 hours on site and about 20 hours just to get convergence with pano stitching software (PT Gui) because I used different lenses during the shoot (and some self inflicted errors that took lots of time to weed out). Definitely the most challenging pano I have ever done.
A few constellations can be made out including Scorpius and Sagittarius around our galactic center. The pointers of the Southern Cross over the hills (Southern Cross behind the hills). Corona Australis (near Scorpius) and the line of stars to the far left is Grus. The Small Magellanic Cloud can also be seen just to the left of the south celestial pole.
"Celestial Mooring"
Nestled between Sierra Nevada foothills, my shadow watches a community of houseboats mooring under the celestial belt of the galaxy. With camera and tripod set up at the edge of the dock, I stood and marveled at the view before me. After noticing clear evidence of drought, the vast reduction of water levels along the far end of the lake. It was somehow comforting to see the houseboats berthed as a sign of resilience against the drought stricken waterway. i decided they would make great subjects in my image
This is a 18 image wide field panoramic scene spanning 180 degrees with the beautiful spring milky way arching above Moccasin point marina on Lake Don Pedro. This hidden gem along the sierra foothills can be found along the Northern Yosemite Highway California Highway 120 in Tuolumne County. I apparently captured a bit of faint aurora seen on the right of the image just above the horizon along with a strong presence of green airglow reflecting in the waters below and along the horizon. Pretty cool when the elements of nature, the universe and geomagnetic forces share the stage in such a beautiful symphony of light.
Please enjoy :-)
(Tech specs)
Sony Alpha a390 DSLR
Rokinon 14mm F2.8
Oben AC1420 tripod
each individual image was shot at F2.8 for 30 seconds exposure length at ISO 3200 and 14mm focal length
#milkyway
#landscapeastrophotography
#stars
#auroraborealis
#northerncalifornia
#nightphotography
Some mornings are worth the alram being set for 4.40am. Sunrise over Cape Kidnappers, at the Celestial Compass, Awatoto, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Denver, Colorado
Had to treat myself to this as I did not get around to taking photos of some of the grand sunsets we had here recently...
A loose conjunction of brilliant planets and stars surrounds the Moon in the western sky above Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tuesday evening, 16 June 2026. Left to right are Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, and the twins of Gemini, Pollux and Castor. Earth is represented by the faint tree line and the sunlight our planet reflects onto the night side of the Moon.
What is Solar eclipse?
~ the word "eclipse" here means that one celestial object is hidden by another. than, what does hide the sun?
Its the moon
~When the moon is passing over the sun and its shadow is cast on earth, a solar eclipse can be observed in the shadowed area.
~In a solar eclipse, the sun gradually wanes.
Deep Dream Generator, I could not make my mind up which one to post so I posted both you decide ... www.flickr.com/photos/33235233@N05/53287921226/in/datepos...
After camping in two days of rain. The cloud let up and provided a nice clear night sky. Who knew that two hours east of the city could provide views of the milky way with very little light pollution? This was taken last weekend with a Nikon D5100, cheap Manfrotto tripod and a $15 wired remote from eBay.
Ivanna steps into the light as a modern archangel, blending divine grace with unapologetic confidence. This look captures a moment suspended between heaven and temptation, where glowing aqua wings unfurl like living energy against the darkness. Their luminous hue casts an ethereal halo, framing her figure and turning the silence around her into something almost sacred.
Dressed in delicate lace adorned with star details, Ivanna balances softness and strength with ease. The styling feels intentional and intimate, as though this archangel exists on her own terms—powerful, sensual, and entirely in control. A simple glass held casually in hand adds an unexpected touch of indulgence, reminding us that even celestial beings are allowed pleasure.
The pose is bold and commanding, drawing the eye upward from grounded confidence to divine presence. This is not an angel of quiet obedience, but one of choice, desire, and self-awareness. Ivanna’s expression tells a story of knowing exactly who she is and embracing every facet of it.
This look is a celebration of duality: light and shadow, purity and temptation, elegance and strength. Ivanna proves that divinity doesn’t have to be distant—it can be daring, glamorous, and irresistibly human.
Outfit: :SAF: DAINTY
* Turn heads and claim your divine power with this irresistible outfit, designed to seduce and shine from every angle. Featuring a fully customizable color and metal-changing HUD, this set lets you effortlessly tailor the look to match your mood—whether you crave soft elegance or bold, celestial drama. Every detail is crafted to highlight your curves while offering flexibility and style in one stunning package.
Made to fit Legacy, Bombshell, Lara X, Reborn, Nhumana, and Waifu mesh bodies, this outfit delivers a flawless, confident fit across multiple shapes, ensuring you feel just as powerful as you look. The balance of delicate design and daring attitude makes it perfect for those who love to stand out and own their presence.
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📅 Event Opens: Day 6
📅 Event Closes: Day 20
Don’t miss your chance to indulge in a look that blends customization, sensuality, and celestial allure—this is a limited-time must-have for your wardrobe.
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SassyAF
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Enjoyed spending some time being pecked on the head and trying some more creative stuff with the beautiful Arctic Terns on the Farnes!
Fantasy Faire 2024
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Credits and more words:
michelehyacinth.wordpress.com/2024/04/13/celestial-blessi...
Credits only:
Gown: Ulrika in pond pack (with color changing hud) from Poet’s Heart by Nim Darkheart. Ulrika fits a wide range of bodies; I show it in Lara. Poet’s Heart will be located in the Avalon region, created by Worldbuilder and Fallen Gods creator Alia Baroque.
Fairelands Lore:
The beautiful Lunafae Blessing Stone featured in the photos was created by Fairelands Worldbuilder Sharni Azalee for her gorgeous region in the 2018 Fairelands. I do love this creation and have had it out on my parcel since 2018.
The lovely animated wings are also a Poet Heart creation…from the PH “Insecta” fatpack from the 2020 Fairelands. I show the wings only from that fatpack (which includes a dress, hat, leggings) in “Dragonfly.”
Celestial Statue: Fantasy Statue Princess Sun-Moon from Micsha Store by Anima Fredda Lemon. Included in this weekend’s Secret Sale. maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mountains%20of%20Starlight...
The Celestial Radio boat came to Margate, I swam in the harbour waiting for the break in the clouds to take this.
Lego Spaceship MOC: The Celestial Empress is a large nuclear pulse propelled spaceship designed specifically to take a contained colony to Alpha Centauri. The Nuclear warhead propulsion system is based on the Project Orion concept and will take this half million Earth ton vessel to .99.99 of the speed of light. It take a little over a year to reach maxim velocity, it will then cruise for a further 4.5 years before flipping over and using the same propulsion to decelerate for another year before reaching its destination of Alpha Centauri.
There is a transit system from the bow module to the cargo modules
Celestial Empress
Built at Lunar Shipyard by British American Space Exploration Corp (BASECo) for NASA in 2091
Launched: 2107
Propulsion: Nuclear pulse
Weight: net 544,000 Earth tonnes, Gross 791,000 Earth tonnes
Length: 1km
Width: 351m
Height 307m
Crew 33(3 shifts of 11)
Passengers 4,023 (in cryosleep)
Cargo: 200,000 Earth tonnes
Aircraft: 9 Drop-ships, 6 Shuttles, plus Drones
This glittering ball of stars is the globular cluster NGC 1898, which lies towards the centre of the Large Magellanic Cloud — one of our closest cosmic neighbours. The Large Magellanic Cloud is a dwarf galaxy that hosts an extremely rich population of star clusters, making it an ideal laboratory for investigating star formation.
More information: www.spacetelescope.org/images/potw1840a/
Credit:
ESA/Hubble & NASA
2023 Weekly Alphabet Challenge 29/52 ~ Celestial
A difficult challenge to achieve whilst on holiday. Fortunately just as I was leaving Tatton Park Flower Show this plane, taking off from Manchester airport, flew low and directly over us making a more interesting shot than just the sky.
Thank you to everyone who pauses long enough to look at my photo. All comments and Faves are very much appreciated
"Count your nights by stars, not shadows; count your life with smiles, not tears."
This was a night when my friends and I managed to get away from everything and just be ourselves, catch up on life and dance in the moonlight. The flash on my phone managed to capture a nice profile while I edited the stars in.