I've been missing these adventure vlogs so much man! What a treat this one was 😀. Such a stunning location. Really respect the speed you work at under time pressure at 5000m altitude while also making a vlog and trying to be sociable with the people around you 😅. Love the airglow tbh, makes it extra unique.
This showed up in my feed today. Alyn's videos were a great source of learning when I got into astrophotography a few years ago and continue to be. I think though, that the big lesson for me in this video is to treat every moment like it might be your last chance, "for a very long time". Rest in peace Alyn and thanks for your creativity, teaching, and inspiration.
Hearing you say ‘it’ll be a long time till I get to photograph the southern hemisphere again’ and you passing away, shows how you should enjoy every moment like it’s your last. R.I.P buddy 🌌
I can't believe how fast you work! Two hours and you gathered SO much raw data to work on. I might get one pano while running around like a headless chicken... Your shots are beautiful! And I love seeing the vlogs again :)
Been missing your astro vlogs so much. Nice to see you back at it. What a cool experience to get back to that observatory and shoot so many images! Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and inspiration ❤
I know you dont post oftern these days, but when you do... what an adventure! And images! Compliments so Sean too as seems like a great company and a really nice guy.
My favorite part of this channel is that the intro has by far the best production value in photography youtube....and then the episode name is just the file name.
That’s an amazing story - and photographic work. Everyone who thinks living on Mars would be “fun” should spend a month living up there. And if they’re still smiling, 5 years up there. Thanks.
Omg what a sky! And imagine being surrounded by large telescopes while shooting ^_^ Thanks for another wonderful video, Alyn. And I think I'm on Team Pro-airglow, it looks kinda surreal and adds in some cold contrasts to the warmer colours of the Ha in the nebulae - also congratz on the jaw dropping star trail image! Normally I am not that much into star trails since I find they look too artificial in most images, but this one made me say WOW out loud while watching the video. Take care, looking forward to more adventures ^_^
Wow, that star trail at the end was just special!! 👍😍 all the images turned out wonderful. What a treat it must have been to be able to visit such a unique location! Lookin' forward to more of the vlogs! Cheers!
I think all of your shots are amazing. You remind of my son and his artistry. If it's not perfect he doesn't like it, while I am looking at the same creation he made with my jaw on the floor. Your photography is out of this world. Thank you and stay well.
Dear Alyn, I watched this video again, and this is absolutely amazing. This video must have been very hard for you. I have noticed a trend that most astro photographers are no longer doing timelapses. Even in this video, when you shot the star trails, i think it said that was 790 shots so that could easily be a 15-20 second timelapse video I got inspired by your work and started doing timelapses, but now i am questioning why are so many people giving up on timelapses are those no longer interesting for people or is it unrealistic goal to have a channel of milkyway timelapses
Thanks! The star trail was shot in portrait orientation and also at a super low ISO so the individual images would be dark. The reason I don't do much time-lapse anymore is because they take so long! You have to leave your camera for hours and then process for hours more. I'm already doing photography, RU-vid and all the stuff behind the scenes to run a successful business. So I leave time lapsing to the pros these days, people like Night Lights Films and Timestorm films. Also, they take up a lot of GB and I've spent enough on hard drives as it is!
@@AlynWallace thank you for your response. I am new to this, so completely forgot that startrails would be at lower ISOs. Your work is really inspiring. Thank you for all the knowledge and guidance. I am only in my second Milkyway season and I am honestly asking myself is it a good idea to do timelapses. Wish you well for you channel/ business.
OMG I have no idea how I got lucky enough to get recommended this video tonight, but I'm actually so grateful. I was so bored and sick of scrolling through 1 terrible video after another, and there you were! 3 of my favorite things in the world in 1 video: beautiful photos, good trivia info, and anything pointed at the stars. Thanks!
was really waiting for this one alyn , absolutely killed it with the gum nebula one and the 360 vr , KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK , ALOT OF PEOPLE LOOK UPTO YOU (Incl me :)
Absolutely stunning Alyn! WOW! I noticed you shot with ISO 1600 here and I was curious if that might me the cleanest ISO for night shooting. I also own an A7iv, but not the astro modded version, and I'm hoping you can offer some input for the cleanest ISO for night photography using the A7iv. Thanks so much!
What an incredible experience that must have been Alyn and that final image was simply stunning, one of many wonderful images in this astrovlog. Thank you for sharing this, it truly was amazing
That...was....amazing. i just recently subscribed and boy am i glad i did. This video made me remember why im doing astrophotography. As im sure you and all other astrophotographers know, it can be frustrating. But seeingthe beautiful images you took made me remember why its worth it
In the 80's I spent 2 weeks 5 years in a row camping at 3.5 kilometers in the Rocky Mountains. It wasn't that bad. I live at sea level. I wish I was into night sky photography then. It was spectacular though. As always, beautiful. I like the airglow.
very jealous of a Bortle 1!!!!! one day...... you did well to get minimal star trials with a 1min exposure, I'd personally filter out the green of the air-glow with a minor white-balance adjustment in Lightroom, as it reeks of artificial light - however it's probably too tempting to remove the orange as well and it starts looking a little bit too contrived - maybe send me a RAW and I'll give it a go ;) hahahhaa
Definitely something I’d love to do one day, unfortunately in my situation probably a pipe dream. Not even to take photos per say, but just be there in awe of our night sky. 🙏😎👊
Such an amazing vlog, like Starscaper said i also missed that vlogs. Nice to see, that you also used an filter for ha imaging. For the imaging of the magelanic cloud, i think i would remove the airglow.
What a spectacular experience (and video). I remember flying into Peru at 12,000 feet and had terrible altitude sickness for 24hrs. Good to see you guys had oxygen - would have made a world of difference. This images you captured are stunning, especially with our impressive southern hemisphere GUM nebula.
This guy is really living the dream life of every astrophotographers. Hatts off to your dedication and efforts alyn you're really doing an outstanding work. Videos like these are totally a blessing to us ❤. And honestly I'm soo jealous of you now 😢 😅😅
why did you use so much lights there???? wasn't the big telescopes working? Did you really get permission to bring so much light and electronics pollution there??
What an amazing opportunity, Alyn! And your photos are just awesome. 4200 meters in Colorado is about all I can handle. Safe travels, and great sky watching!
I've missed your vlogs Alyn. Top notch work mate! Your star trail photograph at the end = Mindblown🤯 Would love to see another updated video on that process if you could? Looks like you've mastered it. Looks so vibrant, smooth, and better than ever! 👌
Hi Alyn. Nice to everyone understands the dedication, money, time, effort, planning and skill is needed for „a handfull photos“. I do - very much! This is so amazing, thanks for sharing. Im also wondering why you didn’t „stretch“ your content. Other youtubers would have dond this in a series of videos: 1 Planning and the journey, 2 load-out of gear used, 3 taking pictures of night one, 4 taking pictures of night 2, 5 editing the photos… I would certainly watch all of it in length. But nit any youtuber is alike. I wouldn’t mind watching more, slower and more detailed content, if you habe these rare photo expeditions.
Fantastic experience for you. Well done. All the images were great. I'm sure this will be an experience you will long remember. The highest I have ever b been is 4400 meters but that was 49 years ago without a camera. I am hoping for a trip to the Aquarius plateau one of these days at 3300 meters for a chance at either meteors, Milky Way, or night time thunderstorms in the distance. What a great experience for you.
Great to see a vlog from such a fantastic place! Your images are inspiring and wondrous as always, and it's crazy to see you in the zone like this, working quickly while doing a vlog and chatting amiably with folks. I would have been going nuts. Thanks for this one, Alyn!
Absolutely, spectacular. What a special place to be granted permission to access. Admire your stamina in such harsh conditions. I love the vertical with the orange and green airglow. Thanks for sharing this experience.
the sky colours are absolutely amazin! love taht splash of green! well done! Thanks for letting us partake. If you ever feel like vlogging about light pollution battle or visiting Germany feel free to stop by! ;)
This was my first time seeing what you do and I was blown away by your talent in capturing the night sky. I was so blown away that I got quite emotional watching this. your passion for this shows in the end result. thank you for sharing this, mate. I am now subscribed to your channel 👍 keep it coming!!
No idea how you nailed all those images with such a short time limit while also vlogging and having a yarn to old mate at a ridiculous altitude. Amazing spot, unreal to see thr milky way so clearly in video.
Alyn, I first watched your astrovlogs from Utah and every since then astrophotography has quite literally changed my perspective on life. I've traveled to all of the national parks in southern utah to shoot astrophotography because of seeing that initial arches video. Thanks for the astrovlogs!
I remember the vlog of your first visit. Seems like you went better prepared this time, and with the moonless nights those plans really paid off. Glad you passed the medical to go up again 👍
Your comment about previously messing up your star trails photo made me smile. If the really really good astrophotographers like you can occasionally mess up, then there's hope for us amateurs 😅
Awesome work as always. I would love to know more about the oxygen system you both wore. Im getting up there and I think this would help me on some of my adventures. T.I.A.
