Dream On Dream On
Dream On Dream On – This month is a show above all shows in the heavens called the Perseid Meteor Shower. Over the weekend was suppose to be the highlight and I just had to go out and see what I could photograph. I have not photographed the milky way in awhile.
This is a photo of my yard at midnight, I can see the milky way every night without a camera. It is an amazing sight and worth staying up for. Does it not show us how small we really are here on this planet. Creation above all else.
The meteor shower was more noticeable right at dusk into the dark, around 10pm. Facing north one could see much more against the darker sky away from the Milky Way.
Shutter speed 20 sec, ISO 6400, f2.8, 17mm lens
Below is a short time lapse of Saturday nights Perseid Meteor shower and Milky way or click this link, Perseid Shower
To make a video takes all night, because I am shooting with a 15 to 20 sec shutter speed, I used a go pro camera for this short video.
“Dream On” is a power ballad by Aerosmith from their 1973 eponymous debut album. Written by lead singer Steven Tyler, this song was their first major hit and became a classic rock radio staple.
I then took my older go pro and set it to time lapse photo, facing the north. If you want to create a circle of the stars. Point your camera directly at the north star and then take anywhere from 200 to 600 photos and stacked them on top of each other.
Again at 15 to 20 sec shutter speed and ISO 3200 or 6400. The colors you see in the shot are not photoshopped. There actually different colored stars that one can only see with night photography.
I will be doing more this month as the weather permits.
Dream On Dream On
33 Replies to “Dream On Dream On”
Great photos! You really captured an experience.
Thank you very much 🙂
I haven’t really had the chance to do a lot of night photography – always wanted to, but just haven’t had the time. These shots/vids were great, inspiring me to get out there and do it. Thanks for the shooting tips.
I love photographing the milky way. I tried doing it from Dauphin island, but just to many lights everywhere.
These are great photos of the Milky Way Sandra and I like how you paired the song with the time lapse video … what goes on while we are sleeping. 🙂
So much beauty out there when we are sleeping 🙂
It’s a shame we miss it.
I haven’t seen the Milky Way in years…
I know what you mean, when I lived in the city I never saw it either for years. 🙂
Great photos. Thanks!
You are welcome, thank you
I love these photos so much! Great views of the beautiful sky!
Thank you very much Allie 🙂
How beautiful!
Thank you very much 🙂
Wow! So pretty!
Thank you 🙂
Outstanding, Sandra! I’m giving you a standing ovation. Not only did you make amazing photos, but your song choice for the video is perfect. I love meteor showers and anything else in the sky. You made my day!
Thank you very much Kellye, a wonderful compliment and I appreciate that. I love when I can get out and photograph the milky way. The night sky is so amazing. I just pull up a chair and watch as the show. 😊
We definitely didn’t have the same light show in our area. We counted a handful of quick meteor passes, several satellites, and one plane that we decided could be a UFO. Beautiful shots of our universe—well done!
Thank you very much Pam. Yes I only saw a few but the camera picked up so many more I just could not see.
Nice astrophotos. I can usually see the Milky Way as well, wonderful sight.
Thank you, isn’t it great to walk out and after our eyes adjust and see the milky way and so many stars. I love doing that in the summer nights.
And Fall, and Winter, and Spring. Though not quite as long in the Winter. 😉
Yes, I remember those days of my fingers freezing while trying to photograph eagles in the winter.
Extra gloves and batteries in my coat. But some great eagle photos.
Splendid! And yes. We are small. The Universe is big.
💫🌿✨🦎☀️💖☮️⚛️♾️🦀🐉🙏🏻😌🙋♂️
Soooo big. 😊
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The very fact that you can see the Milky Way without using a telescope or any camera lens from your backyard is certainly out of this world.
So amazingly wonderful 🙂
Thank you very much, yes I love that I can see it any night when there are no clouds. It is an amazing sight to witness for sure. 😊
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