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Uploaded by: mcgino — Friday February 15, 2013 — Polvadera, NM (Current Weather Conditions)

Having awoken at 2:30 AM and an hour later realizing there was no hope for more sleep, I decided to drag my camera into the front yard and take a star trails image. This is a 90 minute exposure looking north toward Polaris and the Big Dipper. Note to self: remove those pesky lights around the base of the trees before you do this again!

Categories: astronomy, desert, sky, trees, nighttime Camera Type: Nikon D300s
 
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1. katy99780 1:30 AM GMT on February 16, 2013    
WOW Colleen! This is GORGEOUS!
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2. Kennebunker 1:51 AM GMT on February 16, 2013    
I wouldn't know where to begin to capture this kind of image, so I guess those "pesky lights" would be the last thing on my mind. The results are wonderful!
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3. RenoSoHill 2:11 AM GMT on February 16, 2013    
Excellent Colleen - Great place to find "center"
Congratulatons
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4. RothRE 3:04 AM GMT on February 16, 2013    
Is this a 90 bulb exposure or stacked time lapse? Love the background landscape.
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5. gardner48197 3:33 AM GMT on February 16, 2013    
Wow, amazing work of art!!! Congrats!!!
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6. stoneygirl 3:49 AM GMT on February 16, 2013    
Awesome AC shot. Congrats on a wonderful photo.
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7. Moussifer 5:07 AM GMT on February 16, 2013    
I think those pesky lights create a lovely, ghostly quality. Great picture and a very well deserved AC.
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8. mcgino 1:55 PM GMT on February 16, 2013    
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments, I appreciate it!
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9. Biskitten 2:52 PM GMT on February 16, 2013    
Super capture - AC congrats, Colleen!
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10. relishthejourney 7:17 PM GMT on February 16, 2013    
Beautiful and fascinating!! Great job, congrats!
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11. Kajzar 3:00 PM GMT on February 17, 2013    
Amazing photo! Congratulations!
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12. gilg72 9:53 PM GMT on February 19, 2013    
Wow! Fantastic photo Colleen. Congratulations on this AC!
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About mcgino
mcgino As a former astronomer I am an avid sky watcher. I have lived in New Mexico for about 10 years and am constantly amazed by the beautiful skies. My favorite subjects to photograph are the skies of course, cats (I rescue strays), and robots (I have a HUGE collection). If you would like to see more photographs of any of the above be sure to visit my website at www.mcgino.com Thanks for looking! Colleen
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