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Suspended so beautifully in the dark night sky...
Captured handheld this evening with my Nikon D500 and the 200-500mm f/5.6...
-- f/8
-- 1/40th a sec.
-- 8-21-2021
-- Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
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Broadway Tower is a folly on Broadway Hill, near the village of Broadway, in Worcestershire, at the second-highest point of the Cotswolds. Broadway Tower's base is 1,024 feet above sea level. The tower itself stands 65 feet high.
We can only hope we are not the only planet with life ...
Night sky capture over Arizona at the Grand Canyon.
Sometimes simplicity hits the hardest. Just one tree standing proud in the paddock… and above it, the mighty Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way, glowing softly across the southern sky.
Captured during a still night somewhere between in the Wheatbelt — lots of fog, airglow and light pollution from a farm nearby. These are the moments that remind me why I chase the night.
There was a lot of IFN dust popping through which I ended up toning down. The sky is a 2-shot stack of 20x60s each blended with a 120s single image foreground.
📍Southern Hemisphere skies
✨ Featuring the LMC, 163,000 light years away
Nikon D5500 (modded) - 50mm f/1.8
Star Adventurer 2i
Hoya UV/IR Cut
A Welsh Lullaby
Now the Day is Over
Night is drawing Nigh
Shadows of the Evening
Steal across the sky.
Captured at: Habitat Springs, Countryside
A stroll around Burghead Harbour today, always provides the opportunity to capture something different!
This summer photo reveals the majestic landscape of the Hautes-Pyrénées, with the iconic Cirque de Gavarnie rising in the background — a vast natural amphitheater and UNESCO World Heritage site. In the foreground, a clear river winds through a forested valley, tumbling over rocks and passing beneath a small bridge. The foliage is lush and green, bathed in warm light, while the rugged peaks tower under a brilliant blue sky. Captured without staging, the image reflects the raw and spontaneous beauty of a Pyrenean summer — where flowing water meets towering stone.
Perched on the soft "canopy" of Bromus madritensis, an Adonis blue (Polyommatus bellargus) spread its wings — a whisper of sky, captured by an old friend: my very first DSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T3, paired with a 100mm macro lens.
This image may be slightly blurred, but sometimes, memories are soft too.
And yet the feeling remains sharp — not because of the gear, but because of the moment.
I still remember the quiet joy, the trembling grass, the sudden flutter of fragile blue.
My old camera often rests in the shadows of newer ones — the 77D, the R7.
But here, with this butterfly, its heart beat once again.
📍 Shot handheld, early summer light, on a dry meadow that remembers every step.
This rocky desert scene was very pretty under the clouds and blue sky. Captured with the CPL filter.
Mottes were common in Scotland the 1100s and 1200s, before they were replaced by stone castles. They were fortifications, usually consisting of a wooden keep on top of an artificial earthwork mound. Some also had an enclosed courtyard or bailey, containing additional wooden buildings, protected by a ditch and palisade.
Duffus Castle was a fortress–residence for more than 500 years, from the 1100s to the 1700s. The stone castle we see today was built in the 1300s, replacing an earlier timber fortress.
Once one of the strongest castles in Scotland, it was reduced to a decaying ruin by the time of its abandonment in 1705. But the castle remains an impressive sight, situated on a mound rising out of the flat Laich of Moray.
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This image features a lovely sunset bottom-lighting the clouds above Lough NaFooey in County Mayo, Ireland with the surface water of the lough also catching some lovely reflected light and colour from the sky.
Captured using a Canon 6D and a Canon 70-200mm ƒ/4 lens with the NiSi V5 Pro Filter Holder, a NiSi 5 Stop Graduated ND filter and a Lee 0.9 ND Filter.
Brodie Castle is a well-preserved Z plan castle located about 3 ¹⁄₂ miles west of Forres, in Moray, Scotland. The castle is a Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
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Milky Way, Airglow, and Aurora over an Icelandic Glacial Lagoon
In this nocturnal view above the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, Iceland, the Milky Way ascends luminously over a mosaic of drifting icebergs shaped by the Vatnajökull ice cap. The galactic core reveals complex dust lanes and striking H-alpha emission regions, glowing in deep pink and red tones that contrast with the cold landscape below.
Across the sky, faint bands of airglow—in green and yellow hues generated by chemical reactions high in Earth’s upper atmosphere—form a luminous backdrop. To the lower right, a soft arc of aurora borealis emerges, adding its characteristic green radiance to the scene. The coexistence of airglow and aurora, each produced by distinct atmospheric processes at different altitudes, creates a rare and delicately layered sky.
Captured under exceptionally clear and dark conditions near the Arctic Circle, this image blends exposures optimized for faint emission structures, allowing the intricate interplay between Earth and sky to be revealed in remarkable detail. The stillness of the lagoon mirrors the celestial display, linking ancient ice to the vast architecture of the Milky Way above.
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Single Shot
Canon EOS 6D Ha-mod
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art
13sec / f:1.8 / ISO 2500
El paseo del fantasma. (Besalú - Gerona - Cataluña)
The ghost walk. (Besalú - Girona - Catalonia)
Comentario como se realizó la fotografía, idioma Español:
Os prometí que os subiría la fotografía del fantásma y aqui la teneis.
Una vez decidimos quedarnos a tomar fotos nocturnas, estabamos el grupo tomando fotos unos al lado de los otros, formando la primera fila tendidos en el suelo los segonda a media altura y la tercera con el tripode en alto, asi no nos molestábamos los unos con los otros.
Yo elegí un plano muy bajo con el tripode totalmente abierto y a un palmo del suelo.
Realicé varios disparos con distintos tiempos de exposición para asegurar una buena captura.
Una vez finalizada la sesión con este encuadre me dispongo a verificar los resultados y veo unas botas o zapatos que se pasea por mi lado izquierdo y les comento a los compañeros, quien habia pasado por nuestro lado y me contestan que nadie, el puente estaba solitario, yo les muestro mi captura y empiezan a mirarse los unos con los otros y nadie lo habia visto, pero pasó... pasó por nuestro lado, ahí lo dejo a vuestro criterio.
Analizando los zapatos parecen unas botas de piel de las de la época... por ese motivo he puesto este título en la presente foto que espero que os guste. Antoni Gallart.
Datos Técnicos, en Español:
Captura del puente: Foto 1
Cámara: Nikon D800
Objetivo: 20 m/m
Apertura: f/5.0
Velocidad: 6 segundos
Iso: 250
Tripode: Si completamente abierto.
Captura cielo: Foto 2
Cámara: Nikon D800
Objetivo: 20 m/m
Apertura: f/5.0
Velocidad: 24 segundos
Iso: 100
Tripode: Si completamente abierto.
Colocando el cielo, de la foto 2, en la foto del puente, foto 1.
Comment how the photograph was taken, English language:
I promised you that I would upload the photograph of the phantasm and here you have it.
Once we decided to stay to take night photos, the group was taking photos side by side, forming the first row lying on the ground, the second at half height and the third with the tripod raised, so that we did not bother each other with the others.
I chose a very low plane with the tripod fully open and one foot off the ground.
I took several shots with different exposure times to ensure a good capture.
Once the session with this frame is finished, I am about to verify the results and I see some boots or shoes that walk on my left side and I comment to the companions, who had passed by us and they answered me that no one, the bridge was lonely , I show them my capture and they begin to look at each other and nobody had seen it, but it happened ... it passed by us, there I leave it to your discretion.
Analyzing the shoes they look like leather boots of the time ... for that reason I have put this title in this photo that I hope you like. Antoni Gallart.
Technical Data, in English:
Capture of the bridge: Photo 1
Camera: Nikon D800
Objective: 20 m / m
Aperture: f / 5.0
Speed: 6 seconds
Iso: 250
Tripod: Yes fully open.
Sky capture: Photo 2
Camera: Nikon D800
Objective: 20 m / m
Aperture: f / 5.0
Speed: 24 seconds
Iso: 100
Tripod: Yes fully open.
Placing the sky, from photo 2, in the photo of the bridge, photo 1.
St Peter's Kirk stands south of the road leading to Gordonstoun School about a quarter of a mile east of the village of Duffus. It is sometimes referred to as St Peter's Church; as Duffus Old Parish Church; as Duffus Old Kirk; or just as Peter Kirk.
You approach St Peter's Kirk along a grassy lane that runs south from the minor road from Duffus. There is space to park on the north side of the road without causing an obstruction, or you can walk from Duffus. A sign on the inner gate tells visitors where the key to the church is is kept, though access around and views into the church are so good that many visitors probably choose to do without.
A serene evening view of illuminated high-rise buildings against a twilight sky, capturing the essence of urban life.
May 3, 2024 - Kearney Nebraska
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Vivid lightning strikes illuminate the night sky, capturing a fleeting moment of a thunderstorm's power. Dark, brooding clouds swirl above a barely visible landscape, creating an atmosphere of intensity and awe.
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An image I snapped a few years back. We happened to come across this 12 sided barn while out exploring the back roads on the east side of the state (Washington) by Pullman. I'm not going to lie though, my blue sky capture was a bit boring so I though I'd try out the sky replacement tool in Photoshop. So yes, it's a composite...thoughts?
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A majestic deer stands beneath an old stone bridge, its antlers sprawling like twisted tree branches—ancient, gnarled, and alive with quiet magic. Shafts of dappled sunlight filter through the slats above, catching in the intricate tangle of horn and casting delicate shadows on its sleek, tawny coat.
At its hooves, a sparkling stream winds gently past, its crystal-clear waters catching the light like a ribbon of stars. The stream dances over smooth stones and weaves its way toward a breathtaking turquoise lake, so vividly blue it seems unreal—like a piece of sky captured in the earth.
Around the water’s edge, wildflowers bloom in a riot of color—bright golds, deep violets, scarlet reds, and snowy whites. They sway gently in the breeze, nodding toward the water as if in reverence. The air hums softly with the sound of insects and the faint, melodic whisper of water moving through the land.
The deer lifts its head slowly, ears twitching, eyes serene and otherworldly. It is a creature that seems born from myth—half spirit, half forest—a quiet guardian of a place where the veil between worlds feels thin.
Findhorn is one of the more popular beaches along the Moray coastline thanks to the long, unspoilt sandy stretch of the shore and the natural beauty of this spot.
When the tide is out, a wide expanse of flat sand is exposed, ideal for taking bracing walks. As the tide comes in most of the sand is covered, leaving just the top of the beach which is more pebbly.
On the shores of Koh Rong Island, Cambodia, the atmosphere thickens under a dramatic sky. A large piece of driftwood rests on the sand, a blue boat floats quietly near the shore, and a small red building hides among the trees. The clouds above hint at a tropical storm—either just passed or about to arrive. The scene is still, yet charged with tension. The contrast between the peaceful beach and the heavy sky captures the rhythm of island life shaped by weather, forest, and sea.
Sur les rivages de l’île de Koh Rong, au Cambodge, l’atmosphère s’alourdit sous un ciel dramatique. Un grand bois flotté repose sur le sable, un bateau bleu flotte paisiblement près du rivage, et une petite maison rouge se cache parmi les arbres. Les nuages sombres annoncent un orage tropical—déjà passé ou sur le point d’arriver. La scène est calme, mais chargée de tension. Le contraste entre la plage paisible et le ciel menaçant reflète le rythme de la vie insulaire, façonnée par le climat, la forêt et la mer.
There were lots of roses hanging from the fence and the façade of the house in my previous photo - this 'bouquet' looked great against the blue sky!
Captured in Niefern-Öschelbronn (Germany), but I've added it to my Brand album, as that was where we were going.
I was editing a few older images from my Fall trip to Colorado in 2019 and I ran across this image from Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. I remember this late afternoon. The color of the mountains and sky captured me, I didn't want to leave. The mountains will do that to you if you're not careful. They will grab ahold of you and won't let go. I have to go back soon.
“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.”
― Terry Pratchett, A Hat Full of Sky
Captured at: Lemon Trees Mediterranean,
The castle is situated on the Laich of Moray, a fertile plain that was once the swampy foreshore of Spynie Loch. This was originally a more defensive position than it appears today, long after the loch was drained.
The motte is a huge man-made mound, with steep sides and a wide ditch separating it from the bailey. The whole site is enclosed by a water-filled ditch, which is more a mark of its boundary than it is a serious defensive measure.
Duffus Castle was built by a Flemish man named Freskin, who came to Scotland in the first half of the 1100s. After an uprising by the ‘men of Moray’ against David I in 1130, the king sent Freskin north as a representative of royal authority.
He was given the estate of Duffus, and here he built an earthwork-and-timber castle. Freskin’s son William adopted the title of ‘de Moravia’ – of Moray. By 1200, the family had become the most influential noble family in northern Scotland, giving rise to the earls of Sutherland and Clan Murray.
In about 1270, the castle passed to Sir Reginald Cheyne the Elder, Lord of Inverugie. He probably built the square stone keep on top of the motte, and the curtain wall encircling the bailey. In 1305, the invading King Edward I of England gave him a grant of 200 oaks from the royal forests of Darnaway and Longmorn, which were probably used for the castle’s floors and roofs.
By 1350, the castle had passed to a younger son of the Earl of Sutherland through marriage. It may have been then that the keep was abandoned, possibly because it was beginning to slip down the mound, and a new residence established at the north of the bailey.
Viscount Dundee, leader of the first Jacobite Rising, dined in the castle as a guest of James, Lord Duffus in 1689, prior to his victory against King William II’s government forces at Killiecrankie. Soon after, Lord Duffus moved to the nearby Duffus House. The castle quickly fell into decay