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This image of the Milky Way was made in what is known as the" White Place" in New Mexico. Georgia O'keeffe resided in this area of New Mexico.
This area is also where the movie "The Magnificent 7" was photographed.
I made this photograph right after a rain storm. The clearing storm provided the additional drama to the photograph.
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This area is also where the movie "The Magnificent 7" was photographed.
I made this photograph right after a rain storm. The clearing storm provided the additional drama to the photograph.
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Contest Finalist in Photography Is Art Project
Winner in Amazing Night skies Photo Challenge
Chatter Award
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 22
Legendary Award
People's Choice in Milky way Photo Challenge
Winner in Starry Skies Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Night Wonders Photo Contest
People's Choice in Spectacular Milky Way Photo Challenge
Winner in Stars Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in The Milky Way Photo Contest
Winner in best landscape 2017 Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Our Natural Planet Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Into The Night Photo Contest
Runner Up in Starry Starry Night Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Starry Starry Night Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Night And Rule Of Thirds Photo Contest
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johnboywalton196
May 26, 2017
This is one of the best night sky shots on the site. Beautiful colours and a superb Milky Way arch. Highly commercial image. Fantastic image. Well captured.
gcostello
January 11, 2018
how?!?! this is so amazing , i’m speechless. i wish i could get my photos to look like this :(
David_Blakley_Photography
March 05, 2020
Yes, familiar with Abiquiu, NM. Great job on the settings in getting this shot. Top 10 in my challenge.
samuelbrewster
Feb 29
I’m from Canada and I’ve camped somewhere like this and it’s quite the view. How you captured this picture is breathtaking man. Your awesome.
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Location
This image of the Milky Way was made in what is known as the" White Place" in New Mexico. Georgia O'keeffe resided in this area of New Mexico. This area is also where the movie "The Magnificent 7" was photographed.Time
This was made around nautical twilight.Lighting
I made this photograph right after a rain storm. The clearing storm,lighting, back light from Alamogordo, New Mexico, provided the additional drama to the photograph.Equipment
Nikon D810, 18-24nikkor, gitzo tripod with a 3 way head.Inspiration
I was soaking wet after the rain storm, but the clearing sky, the white place's landscape was captivating and mesmerizing especially during the dusk to night transition.Editing
I did some in Lightroom, and some in Photoshop. West Coast Imaging made some prints for me that are absolutely breath-taking. The photographs are in the process of being framed.In my camera bag
I usually travel with a 4x5 modified wista view camera, a 6x7 Pentax, and the Nikon D810. Headlamp, flashlight, a variety of lenses, my pentax digital zone 6 spot meter. Peanut butter sandwiches, and of course coffee.Feedback
Think of the old saying, "When opportunity meets preparation, Luck can occur."