Galactic Arbor

[A.S.I.G.N. Observatory]

Last night out in the Canberra mountains was ironic, as I now have mountains of images to process, including a timelapse.

Here is a preview of one I worked on quickly while the others are batching. I was particularly impressed and fascinated by this tree in the darkness. It was incredibly huge.

This is a single frame, 35 seconds at ISO 1600 with a Canon 400D and 18-55mm lens. I took four darks tonight in a dark room just to remove the large amounts of noise. At 35 seconds, i had to stretch it a bit, but I am happy with the result.

I now have a heap to stack as well as finish the timelapse so I will leave you with this...

Cheers,

Baz.:D

[TylerCP]

You really shouldn't have to use ISo 1600. You should be able to use ISo 400, with an aperature of about F5.6- 8, maybe 11.

[A.S.I.G.N. Observatory]

You really shouldn't have to use ISo 1600. You should be able to use ISo 400, with an aperature of about F5.6- 8, maybe 11.

I will try that next time for a comparison.

Baz.

[Chopper Al]

Another great shot Baz.

Couple of questions if you don't mind,

1) Is your 400D modified in any way? I also have the XTi 400D.

2) In this picture and the color Milky Way, you say you used the 18-55 lens. Were the images taken at 18mm? Did you use IS or not? I am assuming not, as I have read that the IS itself can cause problems when mounted on a tripod. I am wondering if I can get something similar with my 17-85 IS lens....

I wonder if my wife would like to go to Australia for our 25th anniversary in September? :)

Al

[Aidenswarrior]

way cool way cool

[digitalinfant]

WOW! I have been looking at your pictures, and those are the exact reason why I love photography. Those pictures remind me of all the star filled nights backpacking in Colorado, Texas, New Mexico.

[A.S.I.G.N. Observatory]

Another great shot Baz.

Couple of questions if you don't mind,

1) Is your 400D modified in any way? I also have the XTi 400D.

2) In this picture and the color Milky Way, you say you used the 18-55 lens. Were the images taken at 18mm? Did you use IS or not? I am assuming not, as I have read that the IS itself can cause problems when mounted on a tripod. I am wondering if I can get something similar with my 17-85 IS lens....

I wonder if my wife would like to go to Australia for our 25th anniversary in September? :)

Al
Thanks everyone. Al, no mods on the 400D mate. Shot at 18mm. What's IS?

Baz.

[Chopper Al]

Hey Baz,

IS - Image Stabilisation - but you really knew that right? ;)

I am always amazed at the photos you post, and look forward to trying some of those things myself. Definitely need a better tripod though.

Al

[jgrussell]

Wow... that is spectacular. May I ask what program you use to combine the darks and the image to remove the sensor noise? One of these days I've got to get out to a dark area to try this...

[A.S.I.G.N. Observatory]

Hey Baz,

IS - Image Stabilisation - but you really knew that right? ;)

I am always amazed at the photos you post, and look forward to trying some of those things myself. Definitely need a better tripod though.

Al
I didn't know that Al, because I have never had it. My 400D must have been the first release. I see all the new ones the IS comes standard. I saw it in the shops when I went into the city browsing last Friday.

Wow... that is spectacular. May I ask what program you use to combine the darks and the image to remove the sensor noise? One of these days I've got to get out to a dark area to try this...

Deep Sky Stacker mate. Its freeware.

Baz.

[Chopper Al]

I didn't know that Al, because I have never had it. My 400D must have been the first release. I see all the new ones the IS comes standard. I saw it in the shops when I went into the city browsing last Friday.


Sorry Baz, I hope I didn't offend you with my comment.

Al

[A.S.I.G.N. Observatory]

Sorry Baz, I hope I didn't offend you with my comment.

Al

Not at all Al, it's good you asked, because now I know what IS is. :lol:

Baz.

[Celestron]

Nice Baz !