Went out to West, by God, Virginia to try some astrophotography. The i made myself a phone wallpaper. (OC)

Aug 17, 2017 4:23 PM

ajbsnaps

Views

81122

Likes

1259

Dislikes

29

FRONT PAGE EDIT: If you like this and have instagram, I'm @baronletdown Follow me!

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

imma make this mine

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thanks for the new wallpaper

9 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 0

Daaaaamn that's pretty...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

... How the hell do you people take such good fucking sky pictures???? I NEED TO KNOW THESE SECRETS.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

B-E-A-UTIFUL!! By god!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Oh WOW!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My phone thanks you for now. For it has a new wallpaper.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How wierd, I got the same wallpaper!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If it's legit I'm impressed. A touch of cropping = awesome diy wallpaper ;)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hey man nice shot

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Shooting star or satellite?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have no idea

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How does one create pictures like this?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A little know-how, a lot of patience, and knowing that you may be eaten by bears. Also, any DSLR, a tripod, and a wide aperture lens.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Make a guide on here perhaps?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Do I need tripod to shoot such photos?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Absolutely. This is a 30" exposure. I mean, if you can hold your hands super still for a long time, I guess not.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fellow Virginian. Can confirm no God, VA

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thought I'd tell you, it's already been reuploaded twice and one taking credits. Can't remember the username..

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I guess that's flattering.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

More please!!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's fucking noice

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thanks!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Pretty Lights

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What is your rig and what settings did you use? I'm learning to take pictures like these.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nikon crop frame. 35mm prime @1.8, ISO 3200. This is 3 pictures stitched together in lightroom.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You made that? I made it. Seriously tho nice pic!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

v

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I love living in WV because of shit like this. The people? Notsamuch.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

From WV. I've been over in that area before but not at night. Ever been to Germany Valley? One of my favorite places in the state.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm not familiar. I'll have to check it out.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's in Pendleton County. Near Seneca Rocks I believe.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is a picture I was able to get when I was there. http://i.imgur.com/91CbYxJ

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's really cool! What camera/settings did you use?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

35mm, f1.8, iso 3200, 30". This is 3 photos stitched together in lightroom.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nikon crop frame

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That title is a fuckery

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Gave me a headache.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Gave my a boner... Wait

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

From WV. Where did you go to take this. Is nice.

9 years ago | Likes 85 Dislikes 0

.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The High Knob trailhead parking lot.

9 years ago | Likes 52 Dislikes 0

Photo specs?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I am assuming that is near Spruce Knob? I am to lazy to google.

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

It's right on the VA-WV border. West of Harrisonburg.

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

We live in Harrisonburg and I know where this is. Ride motorcycle out there all the time. WV is beautiful day and night!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm there right now!

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

Run @OP! he might have a banjo...

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Statements end with periods. Questions end with question marks.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Statements end with periods? Questions end with question marks?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

You don't say? May I be excused for typing a quick reply?!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

If it were an overlooked miskey at the end of the post, yes. But you added another sentence and left the error...so, no. But have an upvote.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Shopped

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 5

Well, lightroom. But you're not wrong, cynicalteenagefucktard.

9 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 1

@op would you mind posting the original untouched photo along with the specs of the camera that took it?

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Wow, I can't believe you were able to pull that final image out of that, I guess I still have much to learn.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Amazing. Thanks.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Judging by the shape, this was stitched together from multiple shots, right?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Correct. 3 shots.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

That's still pretty good.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0