Night Skies

The prrimary focus for the 2014 trip to GTNP was shooting the night sky, complete with prime time Milky Way.

Challenging. to say the least. Had a great teacher (thanks, TJ!) and a great group of friends. We worked until the wee hours as clear skies permitted. There was much gnashing of teeth, and even more laughter.

I learned a ton about my camera, and know that I need way more practice working in the night for me to become proficient! It's been several years since I've had an active photography 'wish list' - camera that manages high ISO and a faster wide angle lens are now on the list.

Hey, Santa!

First night - light painting and capturing the sky. None of my images rocked . . .
Photographing the Mormon barns. The Milky was was stunning, the car lights and other distractions made for a challenging shoot.
Gate in the field behind the north barn on Mormon Row. Stunning view, light painting involved.
Still in Mormon row, shooting from the corral in front of the barn. Beautiful skies, singing coyotes.
Schwabacher Landing, a classic sunrise location (translation: so crowded it's ridiculous) makes for a fabulous night location as well. This is one of my favorite areas - a riparian area created by beaver, who are still active and landscaping the valley. Looking west toward Idaho.
Another classic from Schwabacher Landing.

Schwabacher Landing, framed by the trees on both sides as well as the beavers' ongoing construction in the middle.

Catherine Etherton

Night Skies