Great video Alex. I enjoy all your videos both for the beautiful Colorado scenery and the astrophotography tips. They also give me ideas about how to compose my own astro images. Sorry, your stunning good looks is not what keeps me coming back for more. 🙂 I vote for the second image of Tabeguache. Among other things, I like how the tree breaks the ridge line of the mountain but not the Milky Way. Really awesome image!
The second image is much better. One of the things I like about it is the large dead fall in the lower left. The light on the trees in the background is more subtle, so it provides some definition and texture to the midground, without it being a harsh light. If the light on those trees in the first one was a little more muted I could go either way, but as it is, because you can't see the fire, the lit up trees looks more like maybe you had a strong flashlight on while you were shooting. Richard Tatti, an Australian astrophotographer who specializes in light painting, often talks about not taking the image from the same direction the light is originating, which essentially is what happened in the first image. But in the second image, the source of the light is coming from the left, so it's more natural looking, as though the light is almost subliminal. I'm subscribed to your channel and am following your progress on your 14ers project because I lived in Colorado for 13 years and backpacked year round for many of those years, in the same areas as you have been covering in your videos. I'm enjoying seeing all those places from the perspective of an astrophotographer. I'm quietly cataloging your adventures so that when I visit my family out there, I can hope to draw some inspiration to get some similar shots.
Yeah, that's a good point about the light painting direction. I think I like the 1st image just because of the memory... it's a "you had to be there" kinda thing. but yes... the 2nd is a better photo
I also prefer the 2nd image of Tabeguache, not that there is anything wrong with the first. It's that the second is so outstanding. I love it. I'm so glad to see these videos resume. Being from the flat Midwest, your views and treks to get to them are just so completely different from what I have to contend with here. Thanks for sharing this pursuit.
2nd one for sure. I like the trees lit by the fire, but that's all i found myself looking at. It's too bright.. maybe if it was less vibrant it wouldn't've drawn me away from the focus of the mountain and amazing milky way. I went back again and was still trying to see the details in the tree for some reason.
11:45 Spectacular! The image with the illumination by fire has, IMO, more distraction in the foreground. The adventure aspect is appealing; the story of “how” should read well in the book.
I prefer Tabeguache No. 2. Both great pictures, but the fire reflection doesn't overtake the rest of the elements in No. 2. I enjoy your videos. I live in Northern Colorado and just received my first "upscale" camera a used OMD E-Mii. Just getting into astrophotography. I'm learning a lot from your videos! The adventure side is super helpful for when I plan on going out and the images are inspirational to my own potential projects. I look forward to seeing the 14er book when it comes out!
Great one again. I liked the second image a bit better with a bit less light on the foreground. And for your question, I am definately in for the adventure 💪
I prefer the second image. Had I been there I probably would like the first one as a memory of the fire we enjoyed as a group. All images tell a story and not all images have to tell the same story. It is the story you are telling so imo your opinion matters most.
Have to say, I'd bought a Nomad and was initially here to see the results produced, however, I've become a bit more invested in the adventure now. Good to see it's getting some great results. I think I prefer the second image. I think the first image is still great too, but I just seem to prefer the composition of the second one. The first image however probably has a more personal story for yourself though! Keep up the good work
Fantastic video, Alex - really enjoy the story of the adventure along with the images themselves. New subscriber here - pleased to have found you! Paul
Great video, really nice images. Jealous of your access to such beautiful mountain scenery down here in South Australia. Would love more information on the kinds of exposure settings and you experience with the RP which i assume is Astro modified. I have an RP which I have just retired from day to day use and am thinking of getting it Astro modded as a supplement to my other gear.
I watch your videos because they are made very easy to follow and you produce magical images so well done Alex and keep it up you are very inspiring and a very talented young man. i have a quick question having just started my new astro adventure in my 60s in the very dull wet and cloudy UK (Bortle 6 where i live) and looking to shoot milky way landscapes in the welsh uk hills im looking at the Olympus 17mm f1.2 the Leica 9mm f 1.7 and also the Olympus 7-14mmf2.8 i know it will be a learning curve but what lens do you think would give me better results and of course there are others lens? i have just upgraded to the OM1 so that is the camera i will be using and after watching the results using the high res solution you used i was blown away with the results Alex.
very nice! image #2 but I have to say I liked the timelapse that included the fire and friends the best. Can you describe How you do your timelapse? Was the camera still on Nomad? I am still soo very new to this entire Milky Way thing. So honestly anything that you have to say I think I would learn something. Debating between the purchase of the nomad and the Skywatcher Sky Adventure A2 pro. How many of the accessories are needed? the polar scope, the laser, the v or z bracket? for now, the Milky Way is what I think I would like to photograph..... thanks so much, greatly appreciate
also panos how does that work with your set up thanks and actually I would love somehow to see the Fire with the Milky Way if that is remotely even possible
for the Timelapse I had my r5 sitting on a normal tripod just firing shots 1 after another for a few hours/ I will make more of a video about that eventually. both of those trackers are awesome. for Milky Way I'd go for the nomad... it's just light and simple.... get the laser, polar scope, v plate... if you have 2. ball heads you'll be set.... the msm wedge or the benro 3 way geared head are really nice but not necessary.
I like the one without the fire light. I know you connect with the feeling of a fire and human presence but anyone else, like me, wasn't there so it looks too artificial.
Awesome you can be close so beautiful place without light pollution, great job! Thanks for sharing
It is a privilege
Great video Alex. I enjoy all your videos both for the beautiful Colorado scenery and the astrophotography tips. They also give me ideas about how to compose my own astro images. Sorry, your stunning good looks is not what keeps me coming back for more. 🙂 I vote for the second image of Tabeguache. Among other things, I like how the tree breaks the ridge line of the mountain but not the Milky Way. Really awesome image!
The second image is much better. One of the things I like about it is the large dead fall in the lower left. The light on the trees in the background is more subtle, so it provides some definition and texture to the midground, without it being a harsh light.
If the light on those trees in the first one was a little more muted I could go either way, but as it is, because you can't see the fire, the lit up trees looks more like maybe you had a strong flashlight on while you were shooting.
Richard Tatti, an Australian astrophotographer who specializes in light painting, often talks about not taking the image from the same direction the light is originating, which essentially is what happened in the first image. But in the second image, the source of the light is coming from the left, so it's more natural looking, as though the light is almost subliminal.
I'm subscribed to your channel and am following your progress on your 14ers project because I lived in Colorado for 13 years and backpacked year round for many of those years, in the same areas as you have been covering in your videos. I'm enjoying seeing all those places from the perspective of an astrophotographer. I'm quietly cataloging your adventures so that when I visit my family out there, I can hope to draw some inspiration to get some similar shots.
Yeah, that's a good point about the light painting direction. I think I like the 1st image just because of the memory... it's a "you had to be there" kinda thing. but yes... the 2nd is a better photo
I also prefer the 2nd image of Tabeguache, not that there is anything wrong with the first. It's that the second is so outstanding. I love it.
I'm so glad to see these videos resume. Being from the flat Midwest, your views and treks to get to them are just so completely different from what I have to contend with here. Thanks for sharing this pursuit.
sorry, it was a rough summer. got very very busy with all kinds of work. but we're back in the video flow now.
I like the one with the fire lighting up the trees! I like the colors!
Cool, thanks for sharing
Colorado sure is a beautiful place. Nice images
We're pretty fortunate out here
2nd one for sure. I like the trees lit by the fire, but that's all i found myself looking at. It's too bright.. maybe if it was less vibrant it wouldn't've drawn me away from the focus of the mountain and amazing milky way. I went back again and was still trying to see the details in the tree for some reason.
11:45 Spectacular! The image with the illumination by fire has, IMO, more distraction in the foreground. The adventure aspect is appealing; the story of “how” should read well in the book.
Thanks for the comment. I think that one's my favorite too
I prefer Tabeguache No. 2. Both great pictures, but the fire reflection doesn't overtake the rest of the elements in No. 2. I enjoy your videos. I live in Northern Colorado and just received my first "upscale" camera a used OMD E-Mii. Just getting into astrophotography. I'm learning a lot from your videos! The adventure side is super helpful for when I plan on going out and the images are inspirational to my own potential projects. I look forward to seeing the 14er book when it comes out!
Thanks for the comment. So many more mountains to go
Beautiful images! I definitely like the second photo with the minimalist approach.
Yeah, I think that one is the winner for the book
Great one again. I liked the second image a bit better with a bit less light on the foreground. And for your question, I am definately in for the adventure 💪
Yeah, I like that 2nd one too
I prefer the second image. Had I been there I probably would like the first one as a memory of the fire we enjoyed as a group. All images tell a story and not all images have to tell the same story. It is the story you are telling so imo your opinion matters most.
Understood. I appreciate the feedback!
Have to say, I'd bought a Nomad and was initially here to see the results produced, however, I've become a bit more invested in the adventure now. Good to see it's getting some great results. I think I prefer the second image. I think the first image is still great too, but I just seem to prefer the composition of the second one. The first image however probably has a more personal story for yourself though! Keep up the good work
Thank you!! Yeah, I really like that tree and the deeper levels in that foreground.
I appreciate you following along
Fantastic video, Alex - really enjoy the story of the adventure along with the images themselves. New subscriber here - pleased to have found you! Paul
Awesome, thank you!
you are gonna have 1 million subscribers soon
I just want the plaque
Great video, really nice images. Jealous of your access to such beautiful mountain scenery down here in South Australia. Would love more information on the kinds of exposure settings and you experience with the RP which i assume is Astro modified. I have an RP which I have just retired from day to day use and am thinking of getting it Astro modded as a supplement to my other gear.
I do really enjoy the astro mod. Especially with Orion
I watch your videos because they are made very easy to follow and you produce magical images so well done Alex and keep it up you are very inspiring and a very talented young man. i have a quick question having just started my new astro adventure in my 60s in the very dull wet and cloudy UK (Bortle 6 where i live) and looking to shoot milky way landscapes in the welsh uk hills im looking at the Olympus 17mm f1.2 the Leica 9mm f 1.7 and also the Olympus 7-14mmf2.8 i know it will be a learning curve but what lens do you think would give me better results and of course there are others lens? i have just upgraded to the OM1 so that is the camera i will be using and after watching the results using the high res solution you used i was blown away with the results Alex.
I liked both images with the bright fire glow and the 2nd one. 1st is great, 2nd is amazing. You were saying Canon RP right?
Yeah, its a modded RP
very nice! image #2 but I have to say I liked the timelapse that included the fire and friends the best. Can you describe How you do your timelapse? Was the camera still on Nomad? I am still soo very new to this entire Milky Way thing. So honestly anything that you have to say I think I would learn something. Debating between the purchase of the nomad and the Skywatcher Sky Adventure A2 pro. How many of the accessories are needed? the polar scope, the laser, the v or z bracket? for now, the Milky Way is what I think I would like to photograph..... thanks so much, greatly appreciate
also panos how does that work with your set up thanks and actually I would love somehow to see the Fire with the Milky Way if that is remotely even possible
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those 2 videos go over tracked panos. And yes, I'll be making a stacked image out of some of the Timelapse frames
for the Timelapse I had my r5 sitting on a normal tripod just firing shots 1 after another for a few hours/ I will make more of a video about that eventually. both of those trackers are awesome. for Milky Way I'd go for the nomad... it's just light and simple.... get the laser, polar scope, v plate... if you have 2. ball heads you'll be set.... the msm wedge or the benro 3 way geared head are really nice but not necessary.
I like the one without the fire light. I know you connect with the feeling of a fire and human presence but anyone else, like me, wasn't there so it looks too artificial.
Totally understand. Thank you!
The 2nd image of Tabeguache looks better to me. The brightness of the foreground in the 1st image is distracting for me.