First attempt at Astrophotography.

[plloydie]

I went out with the intention of attempting to capture some of the Perseid Meteor Shower on camera, I saw plenty of meteors but failed to photograph any.

So I had a go at photographing the Milky Way which was clearly visible and hopefully for my first attempt are OK. This were taken in a "dark skies" area and the night sky was stunning. Unfortunately I had work the next day so had to leave earlier than I would have liked and I turned up in T-shirt and shorts which were not very helpful as the wind was very strong and cold.
Shots taken at Hay Bluff and the Gospel Pass.

Milky Way by Paul, on Flickr

Milky Way by Paul, on Flickr

Milky Way by Paul, on Flickr

 

[Steve B]

Not much wrong with these, a touch little too much saturation for my taste, but we are all different

 

[plloydie]

Have to agree looking back at the originals.

No alteration in the saturation levels on this capture.
Milky Way by Paul, on Flickr

 

[Steve B]

Yes, I prefer that, a busy bit of sky there

 

[swag72]

Love the last one - A great capture