I took this photo last year and didn’t share it until now. Not sure why. Getting this took going up a hill outside of Sydney in strong winds. The nearby town was visible and you can see the wind, but I don’t mind. The conditions are captured, and I’ve not done much astrophotography.
This is my submission into the three hundred-and-seventy-fifth Lens-Artists Photo Challenge. The theme for this one is “Where to Find the Mysterious“. Space is mysterious to a lot of people, and we can get a glimpse of it almost everywhere, but associate it with what’s beyond the sky… or what’s visible in the sky at certain times. Anyway, I feel this fits the theme. The Milky way can be seen well at certain times of the year, and in some locations you can get a really good view. The further from an artificial light source, the better.
The host of the Lens-Artists challenges cycles weekly between the following people:
This one is curated by Patti. The next one is curated by Beth.
I recommend joining the community and participating in the challenges. They’re pretty straightforward, allow room for interpretation, and provide a good way to think about photography in general. If not, however, then at the very least you should check out what others submit to the challenges.
I hope you enjoy.
Stupidity Hole 
Wonderful shot of the galaxy! I’m impressed. I would love to feature the Milky Way over North Dakota… but I don’t seem to get my act together when the time and the sky is right.
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Something to keep striving for : ) But even if the sky isn’t right, it still is, right?
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Fabulous capture, SH. The light, color, detail in the sky are wonderful. Where did you capture this? It’s perfect for the challenge this week. The mysteries of the universe.
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Cheers!
I’m really hesitant to say, I’m sorry.
The surrounding areas are getting heavily inundated with people as it is, and I don’t want people to come across here and see where this is. It’s a good spot as a quiet spot, and seeing how the surrounding regions are treated leaves me with low hopes.
Happy to reach out and tell you privately, though : )
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🙂 I understand. I can see the effects of publicity here in Florence. It can really ruin a place.
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What a beautiful capture, SH!
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Thank you very much : )
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Very beautiful SH – and very well captured
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Cheers : ) Had the right lens for it.
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Stunning photo!
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Glad you think so, Sofia : )
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