Simple Milky Way Photography

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  • I think one of the most important lessons to learn when it comes to shooting the night sky is how to find simple milky way compositions. We spend so much of our time seeking the epic shots when often the simple scenes are right there in front of us, and these can be just as beautiful under the light of the stars.
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  • @ColleenVR
    @ColleenVR 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your photo of the two fence posts on their own is my favourite of all your pictures. This is a really inspirational video, thanks so much ❤

  • @berniestang2616
    @berniestang2616 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I LOVE IT …. GORGEOUS…. This is A FANTASTIC SPOT AND PHOTO !!!!

  • @timwootton4649
    @timwootton4649 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The image of the gate posts is really nice, would look great printed big!

  • @bobg982
    @bobg982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yes, in my mind I was shouting "Snakes Richard!" when you were in the tall grass. Simple shots, but they are beautiful. Thanks for sharing the results of your work.

  • @johnl4469
    @johnl4469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrific work as usual Richard. Thanks heaps mate. Keep well.

  • @golf4654
    @golf4654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for everything, love your front car plate afc !

  • @abhayrege8509
    @abhayrege8509 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    greatness is in simplicity, indeed...

  • @Stufireman
    @Stufireman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video of your imagery is fantastic, it's opened me up to what the heck, go out and take my images with minimal foreground - more milky way images coming thanks to you and your wonderful imagery. Keep up the great work. 😀

  • @TehStriker
    @TehStriker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's an epic thing in all those locations: the photographer. Again an amazing job, Richard! I'm speechless... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very kind of you to say my friend. I like to think of it as 90% perspiration 10% talent.

  • @PhillTicehurst
    @PhillTicehurst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    all the images are fantastic really enjoy your video s especially this time of year with the winter in UK take care Richard and look forward to next weeks video and dream of when i can shoot milky way again next year.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much as always Phill, your kind words are very encouraging my friend.

  • @lesladbrook4508
    @lesladbrook4508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just fantastic encouragement Richard

  • @paultrunfull3324
    @paultrunfull3324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Must have missed this one Richard, nice one.

  • @paulmorrall5719
    @paulmorrall5719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another inspiring video Richard, thank you

  • @lostintravel_at
    @lostintravel_at 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, such beautiful shots! Thanks a lot for sharing! Greetings from Vienna!

  • @davefitzpatrick8775
    @davefitzpatrick8775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great refreshing way to describe your passion & skill.

  • @victormultanen1981
    @victormultanen1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing Richard!

  • @bradtuckerman388
    @bradtuckerman388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    G,day Richard, once again stunning work mate I love the fence posts.

  • @gregthomasphotography
    @gregthomasphotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved the simple gate posts 👍

  • @myatesphotography
    @myatesphotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and stunning images Richard . Thanks for the inspiration, I'll be out shooting my car with some star trails soon .

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot for watching. Well at least we always have our cars with us out there.

  • @FlowericiousResident
    @FlowericiousResident 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the Subaru shot great for Ads for the Subaru hope they'll see that !!! Always a pleasure to be watching your photography input much love from Washington State.

  • @brendongee5584
    @brendongee5584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Richard, another great video.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching Brendon, I very much appreciate your comments.

  • @ITechATechChannel
    @ITechATechChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After watching your awesome videos I bought sony a7c with 20mm 1.8 G lens and I will start night photos and videos soon. Thank you for inspiration

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey that's fantastic I Tech, I'll be really keen to see what you come up with. Thanks for watching.

  • @gremlins71
    @gremlins71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful video, i was so surprised what a 35mm and 50mm lenses would do so wonderful images like what you did there. It's so inspiring . It gave me ideas where to shoot next time. Have fun and good luck for the next episodes. Cheers from Fleury en bière France.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much for watching Sam and Wheng. I certainly appreciate your comments.

  • @wullieg7269
    @wullieg7269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great to see you,my Scottish sky just clouded from clear,disappointed.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching. But what a beautiful landscape you have to live in ..!!!

  • @davidatkinson1413
    @davidatkinson1413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time viewing your channel and am very impressed with it. Thank you.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for having a look David. I really do appreciate your support.

  • @oprdoc
    @oprdoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re flat out Awesome 🔥. Thank you.

  • @cicarda4350
    @cicarda4350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great images once again Richard, from what seems to be such simple compositions. You have changed my driving habits! Eyes on the road but always scouting the countryside for possible compositions. What can I say! Speaking of which, I sometimes find it challenging to get my composition "right" at night. I shoot with Nikon 7200 with 18-35 Sigma f1.8 lens. Once set up I take some test shots and usually up my ISO to max so I can see what is in or out of my shot. Even so I have been caught out and miss important subject matter that should have been in the shot. Image is simply not bright enough or shadow details difficult to see. You often talk about composition but rarely show techniques we can use to ensure you get that composition just how you want it on the night. Might be worth making this topic part of another video. Loving your work , very inspiring!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching Greg, also for your generosity. It is very difficult to see what you're composing at times at night. I think sometimes we need to sit and wait for our eyes to get used to the darkness and it's amazing what you can actually see. Things like tree silhouettes or buildings etc. It also takes a lot of concentration to pick out little things that may be in the shot that you don't want in there. I will certainly do more videos on this topic moving forward.

  • @alanwatkiss7993
    @alanwatkiss7993 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You've got me hooked Rich, I live close to the Peak District in England must have a few nights out. Great vlog mate, and yes we are all scarred of snakes especially them big poisonous buggers you have.👍

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha, well I've never actually seen a snake in my photography travels . . but I know they are out there. Thanks for watching.

    • @jaceacekalgoorlie
      @jaceacekalgoorlie 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Snakes aren't poisonous 🐍

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jaceacekalgoorlie You reckon ..!!!

    • @alanwatkiss7993
      @alanwatkiss7993 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jaceacekalgoorlie Thought you'd got some of the worst in Australia?

  • @kenklontz1945
    @kenklontz1945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job and a great add for the car 😎

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Ken. I wasn't going to shoot the car but I thought .. what the heck.

  • @simonharding5696
    @simonharding5696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, as they all are. There is a lesson learned in looking for that everyday subject that everyone else would just walk or drive past. It's given me an idea for a metal gate, just up the road!! I just need some clear nights :-) Thanks again for such great and inspirational content.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks as always for watching and leaving a comment Simon. All the best with that gate ..!!

  • @nikhilmisra8151
    @nikhilmisra8151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Richard, this channel is one of those channels where I stick around until the video ends! Your work is brilliant, and there was no way one could figure out a single flaw unless you know them yourself. Brilliant shooting, for that matter, and as I always say: "I can never get tired of watching your videos and learn something amazing every time."

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's very kind of you to say Nikhil, I certainly appreciate your support.

    • @carfaulfinder
      @carfaulfinder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simple stunning images

  • @alexbadeu
    @alexbadeu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really awesome captures!

  • @lactech27
    @lactech27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!! Great video again.. how the simplicity it is turn it into epic shot.

  • @williammcginnis4151
    @williammcginnis4151 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Richard. I was looking for inspiration for a milky way photo for tonight. There isn’t anything epic close to home but I found a tree that I believe will work. It is spring here but no leaves on the tree yet which I’m happy about. I remembered this video from way back but I found it to listen to you and watch your approach to working with less than exciting foreground subjects. And it was a perfect choice. I plan to try some low level continuous lighting and maybe some light painting as well. I have 5 hours before the core is visible and so far the sky is clear and I hope that lasts for the night. Your videos are greatly appreciated Richard. For me it’s your clear down to earth approach and the concise manner of teaching that is so comfortable and informative for me. Hope the stars keep shining on you all of 2022.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your very encouraging comments William. I hope you do well with your adventure.

  • @malcolmhare3741
    @malcolmhare3741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Rich. I think we are all guilty of dismissing what's there to find the "one" great shot. I have just been given access to an old farm untouched for over 70 years. I have a month window as its going to be levelled soon. Hoping for clear nights. Have a great weekend Rich.

  • @vikkitempleton9157
    @vikkitempleton9157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful photos. Love the simple ones because it shows the Milky Way in all her glory.

  • @Madieisacutie.
    @Madieisacutie. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can never be too weary of those snakes my friend, be careful. I'm thinking perhaps a portable whipper snipper would be a great gift for you Richard, better pop it on your xmas list! With so many nightscapers l see continuously at epic locations sometimes it leaves the "little people" discouraged by limited locations so l for one really do appreciate these video's, yes they are simple but simply beautiful all the same 🙂

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, yes good idea . .although this grass was so thick I reckon it would choke up ...!!! Thanks again for watching.

  • @gavinheppenstall766
    @gavinheppenstall766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Richard, great video as usual.

  • @spenceford4299
    @spenceford4299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    📸 good show.

  • @laurelb8372
    @laurelb8372 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great instructions. Am enthused to give it a try. Thank you

  • @haroldoliver2331
    @haroldoliver2331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richard
    Thank you for doing what you love to do. Because of you I've learned a new hobby of night photography. I love being out at night taking in all the sounds of the wildlife. Thank you again .
    Rick from Michigan in the USA

  • @alphabeta448
    @alphabeta448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What an amazing sky you have in the southern emisphere...

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much Richard

  • @miloradkaravidin8818
    @miloradkaravidin8818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually the shot you said is nothing special is the shot I like the most among the ones you showed in the video. Great job as always. Cheers Mr Richard!!!!

  • @icecrobat
    @icecrobat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant and informative as usual.

  • @christofabt8958
    @christofabt8958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great channel! If somebody is interested in astrophotography, he can learn a lot from you. I am looking forward to early May. The milky way will be visible and I life in a sparsely populated region close to some mountains in south west Germany. I hope the weather will be better than in April and March and I can use what I have learnt in your channel.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement Christof, I really appreciate it.

  • @thruthelens7100
    @thruthelens7100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome images mate. Often simple things can be the best.

  • @valeriymaslikov6806
    @valeriymaslikov6806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!! Thanks a lot! You job is inspiring!!

  • @M31glow
    @M31glow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The big Post shot, a personal favorite! I also love the pano with the road leading to the Milky Way. Great job

  • @MrDaveB123
    @MrDaveB123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now that's what Im talking about ! Maybe Im a bit of a photo snob or maybe Im just fussy and appreciate good photography. I feel I strive for excellence. You Sir stand out from the crowd and your creative eye will be someone I follow and learn from . Thank you

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for your very kind words of encouragement David. It's really appreciated.

  • @bienenhonig2105
    @bienenhonig2105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Richard,
    great video once again.
    I like your point with the small things, that also have their beauty and I totally agree with that.
    One thing came in my mind.
    How about a tutorial for shiny car lighting? As you said it is difficult light paintingwise. May be we can learn one or two tips that differ from other surfaces.
    Greetings
    Steffen

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Steffen. Yes it comes down to reflection really. The shiny surfaces will flare badly if not careful. It's also the same as when shooting an old rusty car with dew all over it . .the surface becomes reflective. The trick is to make sure the light isn't mirrored straight back to the camera . .this is hard to achieve as you can't really see that unless there is another person looking from the camera view. Maybe a video sometime.

  • @garyhillery5302
    @garyhillery5302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richard, another top video, love the simple approach, as you said some people drive past locations, and I am one of them, to see what you achieved is great. Really looking forward to attending a class next year. You can see the Milky Way at night. When I look up at the sky at Bribie, I cannot see anything and need Photo Pills to help- out. I hope to come back from your class with a image I can hang on my wall, and believe I will with your course. Looking at this video on the dead tree one you took 8 panos for the sky but only 2 for the foreground. Why do you not need as many for the foreground as the sky? Looking forward to the next video.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot for watching Gary. Yes you can clearly see the milky way down here in the south. With the shot of the dead tree, I only needed the 2 shots to get what I needed. It was a very simple scene. I need a lot of images for the sky as I'm stacking them for noise reduction. I'm not stacking the foreground here as I shot them at a lower iso with a closed down aperture.. That's what I normally do as it makes the foregrounds very sharp.

  • @MaquinahumanaVCF
    @MaquinahumanaVCF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job teacher!! 🌌

  • @bobtaylor5235
    @bobtaylor5235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Richard, I thought the simple gateposts shot was great. It's given me some ideas for around my location (south east England)

  • @graehamkennedy5643
    @graehamkennedy5643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your down to earth and approachable style. Thank you for generously sharing you wealth of knowledge and experience.

  • @andysuzierawlins5462
    @andysuzierawlins5462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome images Richard, the master of creating simple beauty in images! It will be march before I can get back to mw photography again. You're very lucky with your southern mw for composition, but you're a master of maximizing what you have in your images

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks as always Suzanne. There are plenty of other great things in the night sky to photograph as well.

    • @andysuzierawlins5462
      @andysuzierawlins5462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nightscapeimages.richard I know, we're in lockdown again at the moment and having frequent rain and cloud

  • @eltinjones4542
    @eltinjones4542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richard why would I laugh at you?
    I couldn't do it.
    Fantastic images 👍

  • @Hedgehogpeter1
    @Hedgehogpeter1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You Richard for your encouraging words and introducing your procedures.I am looking forward to next week and my way under stars with camera.

  • @sujithcheeral
    @sujithcheeral 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed a lot..Very relaxing your video..thank you😊😊

  • @justkerry173
    @justkerry173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was so disappointed last week. Took my D850 out for the milky way, got home and realised that, somehow, the camera had shifted to JPG instead of RAW.
    Loved watching this, Richard.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've done that as well Kerry . .we live and learn I suppose. Thanks for watching.

  • @jessicaeiss2541
    @jessicaeiss2541 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    HI, I came across your video, as I was searching for and watching Milkey Way photography. I really loved this video, and am going to look through some more. I hope you have some light painting videos, as I would have loved to know how you did these set ups in this one. I really enjoyed the galaxy and the road. You have some really small, quaint roads you showed there. Thanks for a great video!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching Jessica. Yes I have many videos about light painting. See here: th-cam.com/play/PLAYKmqkUeSM8ClDIP8j0WaGefrUMYlx8w.html

  • @shupingyin8082
    @shupingyin8082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can make an image beautiful from anywhere that’s perfect

  • @jmfoty4280
    @jmfoty4280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Richard.
    I love your calm manner, excellent communication skills, and the sharing of your obvious knowledge and talents with your viewers.

  • @michellediggins1175
    @michellediggins1175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simplicity is the key
    sometimes we get to carried away with having to have something really different in the image . I love finding old stuff to shoot but a tree or a fence post is just as good .
    Cheers Richard 👌👌

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And you're very good at finding great subject matter Michelle. Always appreciate your comments.

  • @roycarter2797
    @roycarter2797 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you. Can’t wait to try this out. I just ordered a 20mm f1.8Z S lens. I have a few other primes in the f/1.4 to f/2.8 range but I honestly think the Nikkor 20mm f1.8 S will let my Z8 perform at its best with more flexibility than using my 35mm f/1.8.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks heaps for watching Roy. You will love the 20mm f1.8Z lens.

  • @RussellMcCollom
    @RussellMcCollom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Look forward to seeing them every week. Great shots as usual.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really appreciate you tuning in to the videos Russell. Thanks a lot my friend.

  • @smkunder1
    @smkunder1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always enjoy your videos, a great way to destress and learn some new ways to enjoy photography.

  • @davelong6727
    @davelong6727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again Richard for your video, nice that you are in the country and can get lots of great shots, it like any other sport or profession practice makes perfect so keep them coming.

  • @Scubadubba1
    @Scubadubba1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richard, I love the way you tell the whole story. Including the final images, so great for my learning process. You DO inspire us to go out there and experiment. It can be cold, dark and add brown snakes for you. We have rattle snakes in Colorado, they are much more polite with their warning and usually hide during our cool nights. I find myself watching your videos to the very end, because of your story telling skills. Thanks so much!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very kind indeed Jeff. Thanks so much for watching and for your support.

  • @natureonfocus7091
    @natureonfocus7091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Again a great video. Look for the easy this. I do it also. Drive around with my car, see a tree or something other. Come back at night or at sunset and make a Photo. Keeps things easy that’s the best.

  • @robertcorlet512
    @robertcorlet512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Richard. Great shots again. Particularly loved to fence posts. Many thanks.

  • @couch115
    @couch115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is incredibly helpful. Thank you, Richard. I have a week coming up to use these ideas.

  • @rhodesia1578
    @rhodesia1578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All your images are fantastic Richard , thanks for all the information you so kindly give out to everyone 👌🏻👏

  • @peterkennington1043
    @peterkennington1043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Richard, yet another interesting video capturing simple foreground images with the spectacular backdrop of the Milky Way. Now here in the UK the nights are longer and it's dark just after 5pm, but we do not have the Milky Way core. So I have to look for interesting foreground subjects that dominate the image and hope that there may be a few stars around. It is your light painting techniques that have taught me so much what to look for and I thank you for that.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm really pleased you like the videos Peter. Thanks a lot for your encouragement.

  • @michaellewis5921
    @michaellewis5921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was very informative, and really hit on one of my main issues when trying to make these kind of photographs. I would always get stuck on trying to visualize that epic location and eventually just not go out at all. This makes it clear that is not the right approach. Your 'simple' compositions in these less than epic locations have still created some truly wonderful images - I would be ecstatic with these type of results. Thanks for posting this, very inspirational, now it is just time to watch for the next clear night!

  • @bobsheridan6692
    @bobsheridan6692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Richard for another inspirational video. I have just started doing nightscape images this year and I particularly struggled with finding interesting foreground images for my compositions. This video has encouraged me to look closer when scouting out locations. Our Milky Way season is over this year, being in the northern hemisphere, however I can hardly wait for next year. thanks again.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching Bob. Yes there isn't much milky way here now either. I think it's always good to look beyond the obvious compositions.

  • @GusMcCrae01
    @GusMcCrae01 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really nice. Yep, I would have driven by this site. It sure would be nice to have a diagram of your lighting placement setup with lamp types used. From what I see, I'm guessing you used 3 lights??

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching Gus. Some images use different lighting methods. Some used fixed "Low Level" lights, while others are "Light Painted" with a single torch by using multiple exposures. I have lots of videos on these techniques. th-cam.com/play/PLAYKmqkUeSM8v3JeXcLiD9QWok_kWs-ob.html

  • @jamesmcluckie7088
    @jamesmcluckie7088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome mate....😊👍🏻

  • @dkfqnwk3
    @dkfqnwk3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are the best~!!

  • @davidmaltby2065
    @davidmaltby2065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Richard, your videos are so instructive and inspiring. I just need to get out there more often.

  • @kenpeterson3414
    @kenpeterson3414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richard , Your Milky Ways are almost parallel to the horizon..Very beautiful..Ours in Arizona our perpendicular to horizon..Any good suggestion for a Pano when perpendicular? Thanks..love your video..Ken in Arizona 🌵 🇺🇸

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Ken. You could do a vertical panorama. I think in the early part of the milky way season you may see the milky way laying down a bit more .. not as much as you can se down here, but a bit more sideways.

  • @mauriceaustin3442
    @mauriceaustin3442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate how awesome your photos look. They do inspire me. Now to get out. Thank you for making these videos

  • @shupingyin8082
    @shupingyin8082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That image is absolutely beautiful 😍 you are the best Milky Way educator I find on TH-cam thus far

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I very much appreciate you watching.

  • @AstroHBF
    @AstroHBF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips and incredible images! Im so jealous of your skies!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot mate. Yes we have very clear and bright skies in this part of the world.

  • @priteshmistry4041
    @priteshmistry4041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, those are mind blowing shots!!

  • @darrellwilliamsphotography5598
    @darrellwilliamsphotography5598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Richard. Love the fence post shot. It's difficult sometimes to pick out something you see almost daily. Photography has taught me to look at everything as a potential image.

  • @adrianalfordphotography
    @adrianalfordphotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes the simplest compositions are the best. Beautiful work Richard. The image at 3:31 is just so amazing. But even the car at 17:40 was super cool too with the 35mm. Fantastic video as always mate and thanks for sharing your passion and great advice 👍🙏

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As always I really do appreciate and value your comments and insights Adrian, thanks a lot mate.

  • @carmelthomson9917
    @carmelthomson9917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool!! Love the fence posts!! And i was thinking, as you were saying about we might think to ourselves ""it's pretty ordinary.." someone else might absolutely love it!! I'm hoping to get out soon, I know the milky way has gone, but stars of any description are awesome at night! Ps, you're so right about the distortion on the 14mm lenses...don't like mine at all (Samyang 14mm), so will be buying a (I think) 20 mm lens soon!!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Carmel. Yes there is always something to shoot in the night sky. The only 20mm lenses you can get for Canon mount are the Sigma 20mm f1.4 or the Samyang 20mm f1.8 as far as I'm aware.

    • @carmelthomson9917
      @carmelthomson9917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nightscapeimages.richard i seem to have lost a converstaion we had a few weeks ago...you were telling me to try a Tamron over the Sigma, but perhaps that was 35mm???

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carmelthomson9917 Yes it was the 35mm. Tamron do a 20mm lens but it's f2.8 the others are faster aperture.

  • @peterkin1000
    @peterkin1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing images, Richard and a pleasure to watch the video. Best wishes and stay safe.

  • @jiffijoff9780
    @jiffijoff9780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful, Richard, as always. Great also the new video shots dynamically walking straight towards the cam from a distance - AF following you perfectly. 👍 Also the drone shots turned out great. Thanks for your enthusiasm 🌈👍🙂🙂

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Jiffi. Yes I'm very happy with the new camera for my videos. I do love the odd drone shot to help set the scene also.

  • @i_n_c_r_y_p_t_o
    @i_n_c_r_y_p_t_o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow you nailed the drone work in the intro! I don't know much of anything about drone video, did you just program it and then drive along the road after programming for those video clips? After watching the whole video, I have to say this was great and loved all of the final images. Great advice on just looking for the simple things around you to go with the Milky Way or just any starry background. I live in the Kansas City area in the U.S. and there aren't any dramatic foregrounds, like where you are. Am going to drive out in the country over the next week and a half while I wait for the moon to chill out so that I can have places to shoot when the Milky Way is available again.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot for watching Steve. I really appreciate your comments. Yes I pre-program the drone to follow objects. They are pretty smart.

  • @InfraredVisuals
    @InfraredVisuals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos, really informative. And yeah btw has anyone found any snake in the grassy field yet in this video?

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, well I have seen spiders in my videos before when watching back ..!!! Thanks for watching.

  • @davidford5158
    @davidford5158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was inspirational! I am new to this genre and have pondered long and hard about where I can find epic locations. This video turned that on its head and made me realise that stunning shots can be found locally with simple subjects. And I think your shots were amazing!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching David, and for your kind comments. Yes we often drive past these simple but amazing scenes all the time looking for something more epic.

  • @williamschone9358
    @williamschone9358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richard, I’m a bit behind, but this video, as all of yours is simply outstanding. I’m located in Kansas, USA so many of my photo sites mirror exactly what you are showing in this video. I happen to love these settings & find the absolute beauty of the simple landscapes backed up by one of the most spectacular sights, the Milky Way just goes from zero to sixty in a second for me! I truly love these images. Thank you again for your time & willingness to share your knowledge. Your work & attitude is magnificent! Thank you, thank you, thank you & Happy New Years to you & yours.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your very encouraging comments William. It means a lot. I think it's important for me to demonstrate how to find beauty in seemingly bland landscapes. I hope you have a wonderful 2021 chasing the milky way through Kansas ... !!!!

  • @russianhackee
    @russianhackee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video with all the simple things, I am yet to try some myself. I finally got the Photopills app (thanks, Richard !) and it's telling me the Milky Way is up there at S/SE around 4am.. but you say it's in the west, this time of year? I am just west of Melbourne.
    On a different note, have you thought of getting in touch with Subaru? I think they would love your images and drone videos, it's just perfect for Subaru.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot for watching my friend. I think you may need to calibrate your compass in the phone. Just twirl the phone around your head in a figure 8 and then try photopills again. I don't think Subaru would be too interested in me somehow.

  • @tomohan1234
    @tomohan1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant once again Richard, beautiful images. Never once even thought of snakes in any of your previous videos 😂

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Tom. I think about them . .you have to here in Australia . .but they don't stop me getting out there.

  • @cwf0073
    @cwf0073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Quality content as always Richard, definitely learnt something new every time by watching your vids, keep it up! And its monsoon season here in Malaysia, full of rain clouds all day long, I miss the milky way so much!

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I can imagine how difficult the monsoon season would be. Thanks for watching.

  • @marshysterrs1011
    @marshysterrs1011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Переезжаю в Австралию 😉
    🌌📷👍

  • @DikshitThakuria
    @DikshitThakuria 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Each one of those photographs left me astounded. Absolutely amazing shots as always, and I'm out of words to really describe how much I love every single one of your images. Too unfortunate that I am not able to follow your videos regularly, I know I'm missing out on a lot of the wonderful, amazing stuff. But these videos never fail to amaze me and leave my jaws dropped every single time I watch them. You have been and always will be my biggest inspiration. Couldn't thank you enough for all the effort and hard work that you put behind each one of these videos.

    • @nightscapeimages.richard
      @nightscapeimages.richard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much for your very kind words of encouragement Dikshit, it means alot.

  • @akkarparkiamopas3401
    @akkarparkiamopas3401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have noticed the zodiacal light too