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In this video we look at an awesome tracked image of this fabulous windmill from start to finish. We'll go out into the field to shoot using my astro modified Nikon Z6 camera coupled to my ioptron Sky Guider Pro star tracker. I wanted to shoot with longer focal length lenses for this shoot and so I brought both the 35mm and 50mm Nikon "S" lenses with me.
I'll also go through my complete post processing star tracker editing tutorial focusing on one of the images, including light painted foregrounds and tracked sky replacement using Lightroom, Sequator and Photoshop.
I know it's a long video but you can't rush these things and I hope you get something out of it. Happy to chat in the comments section below.
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@pauldomsten8331
@pauldomsten8331 2 года назад
Each time I watch your videos I think, this is the best Milky Way channel on RU-vid. You cover every aspect of night shooting.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Very kind of you to say Paul. I very much appreciate you watching.
@timelapsescapes
@timelapsescapes 2 года назад
WOW what a TUTORIAL Richard.This will help everyone be able to edit their images to the max. Fantastic cheers Frank
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching Frank
@fabriciohenrique8722
@fabriciohenrique8722 2 года назад
You have no idea how your videos help me... I have greatly improved my photos from your channel, I am very grateful for your teachings even though I don't speak my language! I hope one day to participate in your Workshop, hugs!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thank you for your very kind words of encouragement Fabricio . .much appreciated my friend.
@juliehawken3128
@juliehawken3128 2 года назад
Wow. That is a wonderful image. Such detail. Well done Richard.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I really appreciate that Jules. I hope you're going ok ..!!!!
@darkskyimages5911
@darkskyimages5911 2 года назад
Another great video! Your passion is palpable and motivating. Great work, Richard. Thank you!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching my friend. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
@Alan-vk6bk
@Alan-vk6bk Год назад
Slowly working my way through your video's. Just wish we could see the milky way core like that in the UK! Addicted to this type of photography..
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard Год назад
Yes I hear that a lot Alan. Thanks for checking out the videos.
@johnd5244
@johnd5244 2 года назад
They both are spectacular! But I think the 35 mm is my favorite one. But I would print both and hang them in my house. Thank you for sharing
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much John
@grzegorzjermoaj3829
@grzegorzjermoaj3829 2 года назад
Great photo and great tutorial Richard. In Poland, unfortunately, the season for the Milky Way is over, so it's great to see it in the southern hemisphere. ;)
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching my friend. I really appreciate that.
@simonharding5696
@simonharding5696 2 года назад
Such a great video, and, as always, full of invaluable advice and guidance. I know I've said this before, but your videos are superb for anyone wanting to learn more about the principles of photography. The enthusiasm and delivery is the best by far on RU-vid, and there are some excellent creators out there. I'm watching this one a few times, just to make sure I get the full benefit! My favourite of the two images is the 35mm, just heave of the wider landscape view under the star's. The 50mm shot is stunning for the Milky Way detail. It has to be said, choosing a favourite is never easy with your work. Thanks for another great video, and it's great to see you out again, under the stars.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for your very kind words Simon, I always appreciate your comments. Yes I also prefer the 35mm shot on this occasion. Take care, RT
@akkarparkiamopas3401
@akkarparkiamopas3401 2 года назад
Just come back to see how you process the sky from Astro mod camera. Very simple to follow how to get rid of that pinky look . Thanks again.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot my friend. I will do more of these videos moving forward.
@akkarparkiamopas3401
@akkarparkiamopas3401 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard Please do more this year. I think many people wanna learn how to shoot and edit this astro mod tracked photos too. It is up to another of level of astro shoot.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
@@akkarparkiamopas3401 I will do that.
@robb7342
@robb7342 2 года назад
What a great way to cheer up the rainy-day blues, thank you so much once again. Such an amazing difference in the core being front and center to what we see here in Kingston, Ontario. 35mm would be my pick with this foreground.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for tuning in Rob. Yes I like that 35mm one as well.
@michelelzo8583
@michelelzo8583 2 года назад
i was thinking the same, i should have taken more advantage while i was in Chile to take more shots like Richards. I am in Ottawa and the sky does not look like that up here.
@tomcagle1171
@tomcagle1171 2 года назад
Thank you Richard for a great tutorial. My personal preference is the 35mm.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Tom. I think I have to agree with you.
@michaelgoulding4425
@michaelgoulding4425 2 года назад
Great tutorial Richard, thanks a million. Great to see you back in the field also, your enthusiasm as usual is contagious. Beautiful images
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks very much for having a look Michael, I really appreciate your comments.
@manjul1966
@manjul1966 2 года назад
Hi Richard - that Video just blew me away. So much for sharing your amazing techniques & knowledge. It is truly appreciated!! Stay Safe
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I'm pleased you enjoyed the video Manjul, thanks so much for your comments.
@manjul1966
@manjul1966 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard Both gorgeous Richard - the colours in the 35mm had more of those (for me at least) gorgeous purples. Could this be because taken with the Astro Modified Z6 (or was the 50mm shot also taken with the same camera). Simple stunning!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
They were both shot with the same camera. Just a bit different processing.
@derekduckitt5900
@derekduckitt5900 2 года назад
Superb result. Not sure if I'm comfortable with the windmill not being vertical though, but I have learnt an enormous amount from this that I have been wanting to know for a long time. Very grateful for this video!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Derek. Haha, if you saw half the windmills around here you would understand them not being vertical ..!!! The blades on this one almost spin in a figure 8 pattern ..!!!
@carlreid4161
@carlreid4161 2 года назад
The 35mm for me Richard, full screen it looked mind blowing an excellent image mate.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Yes I think I agree with you Carl. Thanks for watching.
@klassenrick87
@klassenrick87 2 года назад
Cheers from Canada🖐️👍
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Rick
@phototoursperu7542
@phototoursperu7542 2 года назад
Thank you very much Richard from sharing your amazing skills
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thank you so much for tuning in. I really appreciate your comments.
@jffro
@jffro 2 года назад
Love the compression of the 50mm but to get Rho Ophiuchi in with the 35mm on this occasion is my favorite
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Yes I think I love that one the best also.
@cherylwilcox9648
@cherylwilcox9648 Год назад
Watched this one after watching your How to Edit Simple Tracked Milky Way Photography video and I think purchasing RC-Astro Star XTerminator is on my must do list for the upcoming core season here in the US. Another excellent video with great information.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard Год назад
I'm really pleased you're finding the videos helpful Cheryl. Yes I use StarXterminator all the time now.
@pearcem66
@pearcem66 2 года назад
Fantastic video again Richard. Great to see from start to finish again. The 35mm was my favorite but both were stunning. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I've fallen in love with nightscape photography. Mainly because of your enthusiasm and willingness to guide others in the processes. Awesome.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Mark. I'm glad you've been inspired by the night sky.
@greggorter
@greggorter 2 года назад
Absolutely wonderful photo Richard & an outstanding tutorial, fantastic ! thank you for sharing it with us all. 🥳👍😎👍🤩
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much Greg, glad you enjoyed the video.
@michellediggins1175
@michellediggins1175 2 года назад
Great video once again Richard . Love the look of the milky-way with the star tracker . 35mm was my fav image . But they seriously are both brilliant . Take care
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot Michelle. I think I also prefer the 35mm shot. Hope you're able to get out a bit more.
@michellediggins1175
@michellediggins1175 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard Hope to 🤞🏼🤞🏼
@MrSebastien76600
@MrSebastien76600 2 года назад
Hello Richard, Great video ... as usual. Well done !
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching
@kmulhall8233
@kmulhall8233 2 года назад
Fantastic tutorial. Stunning images
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I'm really pleased you liked it.
@thruthelens7100
@thruthelens7100 2 года назад
Excellent work as usual mate. Love both images.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks heaps for watching mate, always appreciate your comments.
@davidweir3917
@davidweir3917 6 месяцев назад
Wow!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 6 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching David.
@andysuzierawlins5462
@andysuzierawlins5462 2 года назад
Oh, BTW it was really good to hear you so happy, like a kid in a toy shop..... The relief of coming out of lockdown is immeasurable isn't it. Hope things improve business wise now as well
@akkarparkiamopas3401
@akkarparkiamopas3401 2 года назад
Thanks for another useful tutorial. If you gonna have track pano in the future, please teach us how to do in the field and post process, it will be great too. Looking forward to seeing that.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks very much for watching. I'll see what I can do regarding the tracked panos.
@theblazephotography
@theblazephotography 2 года назад
Wow..... Very beautiful and interesting .thanks for sharing. Big like and subscribed.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching, I appreciate your comments.
@PentaxLife
@PentaxLife 2 года назад
Fantastic as always Richard and I think the 35 mm
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks as always Jeff. Yes I also prefer the 35mm shot.
@stevebrooks6144
@stevebrooks6144 2 года назад
Excellent video and image, thank you Richard
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching Steve
@kenfinlay9199
@kenfinlay9199 2 года назад
Brilliant video Richard very very helpful.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for tuning in Ken, really appreciate it.
@bobvila1010
@bobvila1010 2 года назад
Ayoye!!! Félicitations pour cet excellent vidéo! I watched your channel over 2 years ago and once again, you blow my mind again. Very detailled technical explaination and voice tone excellent. This is one pf the best video you produced, as far I am concern. Merci encore from Québec!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
You are very kind indeed Andre. Thanks a lot for watching my friend.
@davidmaltby2065
@davidmaltby2065 2 года назад
Iam in awe of your skill and ability to communicate your skills so clearly. Iam yet to try photoshop, haven’t had the guts. I like the 35mm best but in saying that the 50mm is an awesome image too
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching David. Your comments are very much appreciated my friend.
@johnbrennen1776
@johnbrennen1776 2 года назад
File management/ dodge, burn, file management /dodge, burn...my choice 35mm...well done!!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching John. Really appreciate it.
@1mickwarwick
@1mickwarwick 2 года назад
Great video Richard! The 35mm is definitely the winner this time around. Wonderfully structured video, easy to follow and beautifully explained. Well done! 👍🏻
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for hanging in there Mick, really appreciate it. Yes I reckon I prefer the 35mm also.
@bobsheridan6692
@bobsheridan6692 2 года назад
Absolutely beautiful images Richard. Thank you so much for taking us through the step by step post processing techniques to make it come together.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Bob. Really appreciate it.
@santoshmahalik
@santoshmahalik 2 года назад
Excellent tutorial... No one teaches like you.... Easy to understand and reproducible... Hope I can try these techniques some day. Thank you 🙏
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching Santosh
@RalfKinnigkeit
@RalfKinnigkeit 2 года назад
Thank you for this Video. Very nice and helpful. BTW, If you ned to paint a sraight line in your mask, like to poles from the windmill, click at the first position press and hold shift and click on the second position. You´ll have a straight line.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching Ralf. Appreciate your editing tip my friend.
@ggagne7165
@ggagne7165 2 года назад
🤯 WOW! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. You always make your process so clear and concise!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
You're very welcome. I appreciate you watching my friend.
@shupingyin8082
@shupingyin8082 21 день назад
So good. Enjoyed it very much
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 21 день назад
As always I very much appreciate your support.
@abroomby
@abroomby 2 года назад
Well done Richard, another great video and like you with lock down I have too been spending sometime in the backyard with the tracker. I look forward like many to being able to get out and about and shoot some new compositions in some new locations. :)
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Alan. Yes the sky has been very clear these last few weeks and it's been a frustration to not be out there. Finally got the opportunity.
@michaelmckeag960
@michaelmckeag960 2 года назад
Regarding wind, I was set up recently on the rim of Crater Lake (Oregon Cascades) and could see while adjusting fine focus on a star that wind vibration was going to be an issue. My setup was similar to yours. At the suggestion of one of the workshop instructors I replaced the MSM V bracket with a robust ball head and eliminated the wind vibration. The hinge locking mechanism of the V bracket is astounding, but the bracket can be a bit springy, which can be an issue in the wind.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Very good thoughts indeed Michael. Thanks for watching.
@sw_sight3623
@sw_sight3623 2 года назад
perfect , thank you , you are my inspiration , Greetings from Germany
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching my friend
@AstroHBF
@AstroHBF 2 года назад
Great tutorial and awesome image!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot buddy, really appreciated.
@sheji100
@sheji100 2 года назад
Lovely watching the whole video Richard. How beautifully you take us along the whole way, always love your style, field work, explanation and post processing. Thanks for being there making such a great content.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I very much appreciate you watching and leaving a comment Sharjeel, thank you.
@him9394123
@him9394123 2 года назад
stunning , I wish I could visit Australia someday
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
We have tremendous dark skies here.
@him9394123
@him9394123 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard yes, I live in Hong Kong, the light pollution is devastating :(
@MrNeogaz
@MrNeogaz 2 года назад
Thank You! Love your work!! I would love to join you in a workshop one day. Bucket list add. Australia is a long ways from Atlanta, Georgia :) Many thanks for sharing!!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching Johnnie, really appreciate it.
@cmichaelhaugh8517
@cmichaelhaugh8517 2 года назад
Beautiful edit!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for checking it out.
@tony_r_pierce
@tony_r_pierce 2 года назад
Excellent tutorial. Fantastic results, thanks for your videos, Richard.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I'm really pleased you enjoyed the video Tony, thanks for watching.
@voederbietels
@voederbietels 2 года назад
you are a true master sir. here in holland we have so much light polution it iss very hard to get some milky way details
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thank you so much for watching Frank. Yes we have very dark skies here in Australia. All the very best my friend.
@darren6762
@darren6762 2 года назад
Awesome job explaining all that, well done! I think the 35 mm is my fav because you didn't light the back bit of the windmill on the 50 mm pic but if you had I might have liked the 50 mm pic, they both look fantastic.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot Darren. Yes just a subtle difference and that's the magic of light painting I suppose. Appreciate your thoughts.
@johncross1672
@johncross1672 2 года назад
I prefer the 35mm, nice work!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot John, yes I also prefer the 35mm shot.
@lactech27
@lactech27 2 года назад
Amazing video.. what a tutorial.. im still more to learn about it. Thanks
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I'm glad you found it useful Luis
@michelelzo8583
@michelelzo8583 2 года назад
These are amazing, i think i prefer the 35mm (i do not have one) but i do have a 50mm Z lens i want to try now that i saw your image. I just ordered the 20mm Z lens, so i am excited to get out and try that. Thank you for taking the time to share, makes me want to get out and explore new places and shot the night sky.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching Michel. Yes all of those Nikon Z lenses are great for shooting nightscapes.
@cagiva85
@cagiva85 2 года назад
Holy CHRIST Richard that is some beautiful capture ... I've said it before and I'll keep saying it bud you are a true GENT and your passion is definitely infectious. Total respect for showing your FINE ART LIGHTPAINTING and work flow, its extremely generous and thoughtful of you. Amazing amazing amazing... Thank you so much 🙏🙏
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Haha, thanks once again for your kind and encouraging comments Royston. You are certainly a great support to me and that is surely helping me continue with the work I do. You're a true legend mate ...!!!!
@grmrtnz
@grmrtnz 2 года назад
Richard excellent video. You had me sold on Photoshop’s sky replacement tool until I saw you having to cleanup the dark parts of the windmill. I believe you would have save some time and effort if you would have used a dark luminosity mask. There are many tools (I use Lumenzia) that can produce a mask like that in no time. Anyway, they were beautiful images. I cannot pick one over the other… they are both fantastic!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Glidden. Yes a lot of people use luminosity masking tools. I guess my thought process is to show people what is happening by doing it manually and hopefully giving some insight into what the tools actually do. I always appreciate your comments.
@steveostini4868
@steveostini4868 2 года назад
Excellent tutorial Richard, been waiting for this one. Fantastic image , you can't beat a good windmill shot. I slightly prefer the 35mm shot. As others have said your passion shows through.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Many thanks indeed Steve. I appreciate your comments, glad you like the content.
@GARY1951A
@GARY1951A 2 года назад
WOW Richard, These are just amazing! both are just incredible but if you made me just choose one, I would choose the one you took with the 35mm lens! I am glad to see you out again - I assume your lockdown is over?
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks very much Gary. I think I like the 35mm one the best also. The lockdowns here are coming and going .. at present we are on a little bit longer leash ..!!!
@antipodesastro667
@antipodesastro667 2 года назад
Gorgeous images Richard. The 35mm was my personal favourite! 🤩 Thank you for sharing your work flow too! Lisa
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thank you so much Lisa, as always I appreciate your great support.
@billinglendaleca5093
@billinglendaleca5093 2 года назад
Another great video and great shots, Richard. We're pretty much at the end of Milky Way season here in California since it's sets so early(doesn't justify a 4 hour drive out of the city) and the smokey skies.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching my friend. No I don't think I'd enjoy taking that 4 hour trip either just to get out of the city.
@Dickymint1000
@Dickymint1000 2 года назад
Another great video Richard. Thanks for taking so much time to show how you edit your images in such a straightforward but in-depth way. Keep up the great work, Richard, UK
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I'm glad you like it Richard. It's a long video but I wanted to get all the details out there. Appreciate you watching.
@Dickymint1000
@Dickymint1000 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard Do you have a Patreon page?
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
@@Dickymint1000 No I don't have a Patreon page Richard. I decided not to go down that route. I have a paypal option on my website which people can contribute to if they want to.
@Dickymint1000
@Dickymint1000 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard No probs. Leave it with me!
@Dickymint1000
@Dickymint1000 2 года назад
Go get yourself a beer mate. S10 Ozz in your account now!
@skyrunner000
@skyrunner000 2 года назад
My goodness, your passion for this totally comes through on this video, well done. When I get the guts to have a stab at this I will, but until then I will just watch your videos. 👏🏻
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Richard. Yes I am very passionate about what I do but I also like to be as helpful as possible to anyone who wants to do this stuff.
@paidasumankumar
@paidasumankumar 2 года назад
great work mate
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I very much appreciate you watching Suman.
@adrianalfordphotography
@adrianalfordphotography 2 года назад
Awesome tutorial Richard. Very easy to follow along with. Windmills and the milky way are such an amazing combo 👍💫
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I really appreciate that Adrian, thanks heaps for tuning in mate. Yes you can't beat a good windmill I reckon ..!!!!
@nickhawtin7243
@nickhawtin7243 2 года назад
Great video 👍
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks very much Nick, I really appreciate that.
@tomthunem3444
@tomthunem3444 2 года назад
Let me join the chorus of kudos for this latest episode. Great stuff! Richard, do have a tutorial on how to use the star tracker itself? Maybe it is in your RU-vid video library and I am just not seeing it.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Tom. I don't have a dedicated video on the setup of the tracker. I do mention the process in a few videos though.
@thebeardedgeordiephotography
@thebeardedgeordiephotography 2 года назад
This was the very tutorial I needed Rich! Just had a night under the new moon with @HBFilms here in the UK and this will be my go to video to work through my images. You ripper! 🍻🍻
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks heaps for watching mate. I'm pleased it's been helpful. Hope you got some great shots.
@bobg982
@bobg982 2 года назад
Wow Richard, another great image to support a thorough tutorial, or is that vice-versa? In any event, great! Thanks again for your hard work on this wonderful channel.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Many thanks indeed Bob, I certainly appreciate your kind support.
@calvinphipps3121
@calvinphipps3121 2 года назад
Gorgeous as usual Richard! Thanks for continuing to inspire! Have done a few tracked images with sky replacement but this pushes me to keep trying Thanks again for sharing your passion with us
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I'm really pleased you like it you like it Calvin. Thanks so much for your kind words.
@JensChrStrandos
@JensChrStrandos 2 года назад
Excellent work:-)
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I appreciate you having a look my friend.
@carmelthomson9917
@carmelthomson9917 2 года назад
Hi Richard!! Great image! I do prefer the 35 mm version...I think you lose too much with the 50mm, having said that, the 50 is good for the easterly perspective of the MW core. It's been so long since I've been able to get out to shoot the night sky..between lockdowns and work and weather, I've almost forgotten how to do it 😂. I have just taken possesion of a Sony 20mm f1.8 lens..so I'm really keen to try that out! I also have the Tamron 28-75 f2.8, so I can play around with different focal length's!!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Awesome Carmel. The Sony 20mm is a wonderful lens. Hopefully you can get out soon.
@davelong6727
@davelong6727 2 года назад
Thanks again for this video Richard keep them coming!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Good on you Dave, I'll do my best mate.
@geoffsharpe6456
@geoffsharpe6456 2 года назад
Thanks Richard, Another very informative tutorial on your techniques. The final image was excellent and it seems like you have come to terms with the Ha mod on the camera. Looking forward to seeing who you bring to the channel for a chat. 👍😊
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot Geoff. Yes I'm slowly getting the hang of the HA mod. I'm still working on the guests . .a surprise.
@jmfoty4280
@jmfoty4280 2 года назад
Incredible, Richard. I suspect you switched from the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer to the Ioptron Sky Guider Pro because of the easier/quicker southern polar alignment process. It sure adds details to your Milky Way dust lanes. Thank you for going through the stacking process again. The image you produced is top shelf! You are a master!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching again. Yes I love how easy the ipolar makes the alignment process. The star adventurer is a very good tracker as well. Appreciate your comments.
@bradtuckerman388
@bradtuckerman388 2 года назад
That was a awesome video mate. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this one and seeing how you put the image together and it looks fantastic. Great work.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot Brad . .yes it's a long one so I appreciate you following it through. Hope you're well.
@keithdouglas8707
@keithdouglas8707 2 года назад
Excellent work as always and another really well thought out and easy to follow tutorial, well done Richard👍
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks very much for watching Keith. I really appreciate you watching as always.
@andysuzierawlins5462
@andysuzierawlins5462 2 года назад
Awesome images Richard...... No surprise there, I was impressed by your steady hand in your editing, lol I like the 35, but the 50 makes you feel like you're in the milky way, so both are great, just gives a different feel. You do a great job with your editing, and your work flow works well for you, so that's cool. I have so much to edit from the summer's night scape shoots ( or astro missions as I've seen it called on fb) I DO NOT like editing, so I procrastinate big time, lol
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Haha, yes I would also prefer to be out shooting than sitting at a computer .. but it's a price we have to pay . .especially with these nightscapes. Thanks heaps again.
@BretBihler
@BretBihler 2 года назад
Wow, that was quite an episode! Had a difficult time staying with you on the editing, as it is such a new and different way of putting the photo together. I love it. I'll have to watch a couple more times to get it to sink in! ~ As always, thanks!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
You're very welcome Bret. I had to keep it going pretty quickly as the video was already quite long. Glad you enjoyed it.
@sudathbuddhikasamarajeewa559
@sudathbuddhikasamarajeewa559 2 года назад
Love your lessons. I’m just started and new to the photography
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I'm pleased you find them interesting Sudath. Thanks for watching.
@AstroRoad
@AstroRoad 2 года назад
That 35mm focal length is just magic Richard. Great timing on this video too, I just ordered myself the Sky Adventurer 2i and really pumped to see the sort of results these more entry level equatorial mounts can get.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot Dominic. Yes you will get excellent results on these wide-ish focal length lenses on pretty much any tracker. I think the big advantage of the ioptron or star adventurer over say the move shoot move is how stable the counterweight makes the whole setup.
@PhillipMcCallum
@PhillipMcCallum 2 года назад
Great video ,full of information ,thankyou.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Glad you like it Phillip, appreciate you watching.
@PhillipMcCallum
@PhillipMcCallum 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard I thought today was Saturday hahaha
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
@@PhillipMcCallum Haha . .yes I must have gotten mixed up ..!!!
@roryhaymanphotography8882
@roryhaymanphotography8882 2 года назад
Great tutorial Richard, thanks for sharing. Both images are amazing, but if I had to choose, I'd go with the 35mm.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Yes I think I agree with you Rory, thanks so much for watching.
@rishabhbharti4393
@rishabhbharti4393 2 года назад
Information ❤❤❤❤
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I hope it's helpful to you Rishabh. Thanks for watching.
@stephanegrosjean4990
@stephanegrosjean4990 2 года назад
Very good, as always, congrats! Playing with DSO lately, the next step for your tracked sky would be to add dithering during capture. I’m not sure this can be done with your eq mount, though. The idea is to have a few pixels shift for some images, so that noise will be better removed when stacking. If tracking is too good, you end up stacking noise too. Any astrophotographer would also tell you that you must have darks and flats too. More work, more capture time, more processing, that’s the issue. You should try to see if this is worth the effort. But anyway, love the final image, well done! On a different topic, would it be possible to have your raw of the tracked milkyway? I’d like to try processing it in pixinsight and see the result. There are many tools in that software that can make a difference. I tried with a test I did last summer, also with the 35mm f/1.8 lens on the Z6 - that lens is so much better than the 20mm in my case - and processing with sequator and capture one (my usual combo) gives a very different result than with pixinsight.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for your comments Stephane. Yes I'm aware of dithering but to be honest I'm resisting going down the very deep and expensive rabbit hole of deep space photography. I have an affinity with astro landscape photography. . I guess that's where my heart lies. I do sometimes shoot darks but usually not flats etc. Do you have an email address. . .I can send the tiff file of this sky image to you.
@stephanegrosjean4990
@stephanegrosjean4990 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard I sent you an email. Thanks.
@gn1282
@gn1282 2 года назад
Amazing work, Richard, your tutorials are the best content of RU-vid and your pictures, oh man, that image is awesome!! Personally I like a bit more the one with 35mm but both are awesome. How much do we still have of milky way season this year in the south hemisphere? In my country it has been cloudy for the last 3 weeks and I couldn't go to the field. Many thanks for your fantastic channel!!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for your very kind comments my friend. I also like the 35mm image best. You can still shoot the milky way core here where I live into the start of November . .. so plenty of time yet.
@GiTr14
@GiTr14 2 года назад
Excellent Richard, another great tutorial! I’m very interested to see how you use the ipolar alignment of the start tracker in south hemisphere, I’m also in south hemisphere and I would say that it is almost impossible to see the Sigma Octantis star (the Polaris Australis), please consider to make a tutorial about that too. Thanks a lot!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thank you for watching Gilson. I will look at doing that for sure in the future.
@user-pw4iw8gb5v
@user-pw4iw8gb5v 2 года назад
Это потрясающе !!!!!!!! Супер 👏!!!!!!!!!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I'm pleased you like it my friend.
@tomservo3728
@tomservo3728 2 года назад
Hi Richard, always good to watch your videos and be in awe of the Australian night sky, where I am locally in the UK is shall we say, nocturnally challenged. I just wondered; have you compared 1 of the 10/11 images with the stacked image to see the difference? Comparing them from your video with my 2 monitors seem to show hardly anything noticeable (I appreciate this could be the you tube effect, but I would expect a lot of difference even then) the 10 images on their own seem first class.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching Tom. You make a very good point. The single images are very clean indeed and could certainly be used to good effect by themselves. I guess I reckon that while I'm out there with everything setup I'll go the whole hog and shoot multiple images. But it would certainly save a lot of time just doing singles. Also with this setup I could easily shoot longer durations at an even lower iso. I'll give that a try down the track.
@shilmandavia3548
@shilmandavia3548 2 года назад
Your videos are treat, lovely work as always! Btw, have you always had a modified z6 or is this a recent mod?
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching. I have had the modified Z6 since about January this year.
@paultutton9443
@paultutton9443 2 года назад
I've always enjoyed your post processing and 'How to Get the Shot' videos Richard, so this one was a nice treat! The tracker adds a great technical element and your final image was a beauty 👍. I'm sure you've been experimenting with tracked panos and was wondering whether you might consider a tracked MW arch in a future video? Thanks as always mate, much appreciated - keep up the good work 👏👏.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Paul. I haven't done a lot of tracked panos. They are a real pain to line up.
@basilbcf
@basilbcf 2 года назад
Excellent tutorial on shooting/ editing Milky Way. One thing I do (probably not really necessary) is make certain that my tripod base is perfectly level (I have a Neewer Leveling Base) so that I know my Star Guider will track perfectly. Question: Do you use Long Exposure Noise Reduction turned on in your camera for the long exposures?
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching Basil. Good idea to level the tripod . .I also do that. No I don't generally use long exposure noise reduction .. but others do.
@d.arlenebonnett681
@d.arlenebonnett681 2 года назад
What a beautiful final image and a great explanation on the editing! Thank you. Maybe I missed this, but how does PS know where to go to get the "sky replacement" image or did you bring the Tiff file back into PS before choosing "sky replacement"? I watched this segment several times and didn't see this step being done.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much for watching. I really appreciate that. You can import any image from your computer library into the sky replacement folder. Sorry I didn't go into more detail about that. So I edited the sky image first and then saved it as a high quality tiff file to insert into that library.
@d.arlenebonnett681
@d.arlenebonnett681 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard Thanks for your time! I actually found this today under the sky replacement. Obviously, it was the first time I tried to use it, because the answer was right there! I love your videos and hope to get to Australia sometime. Stay well, stay safe!
@dhg1960
@dhg1960 2 года назад
Thanks for yet aother super video. What are your feelings as to the modified Z6?
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Well it's mixed feelings really David. It does a great job but I reckon the standard Z6 is also excellent for capturing some H-Alpha nebulas so I'm not sure I'd do it again. There are colour balance issues for any other form of photography so it's dedicated to shooting nightscapes.
@gurdeepkhosa3055
@gurdeepkhosa3055 2 года назад
Great images and tutorial Richard! Love how the tracker can breathe new life into a night sky image. Just wondering if you astro mod'd your camera yourself or sent it into a shop like Camera Clinic in Collingwood?
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks so much Gurdeep. No I wouldn't attempt to modify my own camera. I did send it to Camera Clinic in Collingwood.
@gurdeepkhosa3055
@gurdeepkhosa3055 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard thanks, I might go pay them a visit when all this crazy is over. Have a good weekend 👍🏻
@treeman3663
@treeman3663 2 года назад
Hi Richard how you going in lockdown?? Missing your videos maybe you could get the milky way from your back yard.. take care stay safe
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
I'm not going too badly. We are able to travel a bit more this past week which is good. I'm just keeping myself as fresh as possible.
@andreaboyle9435
@andreaboyle9435 2 года назад
What a beautiful result! I have a couple different star trackers and I’m looking forward to the day when I can get something similar. I do have a question regarding your tracking set-up. I noticed that you are using a counterbalance with a 35mm lens and wondered why as I thought they were used for longer lenses (and resulting increased weight) on the tracking unit. Do you find it advantageous? Thanks again for this beautiful tutorial!
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Thanks a lot for watching Andrea. Well the counter balance is useful for any lens as it gives a smoother movement. The motor of the tracker doesn't have to do so much heavy lifting. Also some of these trackers have clutch slippage issues .. I have had that .. and the counterbalance helps with that also.
@andreaboyle9435
@andreaboyle9435 2 года назад
@@nightscapeimages.richard, this is so good to know. Thanks so much and I'll look forward to your future posts!
@Kk-wp5rl
@Kk-wp5rl 2 года назад
Great stuff as always, Richard! Will you be doing another showcasing of viewer images and how can people send images to you if you will be?
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Yes I will be doing more videos showcasing people's images. It won't be for a little while. I'll let you know when we get a bit closer.
@ivan7453
@ivan7453 2 года назад
Hey Richard. How many millimetres of dust did you blow off your tracker;) Thanks for another great video. Please keep them coming.
@nightscapeimages.richard
@nightscapeimages.richard 2 года назад
Haha, yes there was a bit of dust on it ..!!! Appreciate you watching Ivan.
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