Category Archives: Astrophotography

Playing At Night

Posted on April 8, 2017 by rusticphoto

Glen Avon Falls under a full moon about 11:30 PM.

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Orion Chasing The Moon

Posted on February 4, 2017 by rusticphoto

This is Orion chasing the moon across my back yard. I shot this with my Samyang 14mm f/2.8 that I bought specifically for night sky work. I’ve never stopped it down below f/2.8 before. This shot is at f/8 to … Continue reading →

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Orion

Posted on December 23, 2016 by rusticphoto

Hazy clouds didn’t stop Orion from shining through and keeping an eye on the back yard.

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Still Yet Another Backyard Milky Way

Posted on September 4, 2016 by rusticphoto

The air was nice and clear so I thought I’d try a portrait version of the Milky Way from the back yard.  It’s convenient when you only have to walk 20 steps and set up. 😉

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Fooling Around at Night

Posted on September 1, 2016 by rusticphoto

Here’s a couple more shots light painting on the Beaver River under moonlight.

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Another Milky Way

Posted on August 9, 2016 by rusticphoto

The Milky Way from my back yard with no clouds this time.

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Moonrise

Posted on July 30, 2016 by rusticphoto

This is moonrise over the Beaver River at Glen Avon Falls.  There was barely enough darkness left to catch a few stars.

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Milky Way Goodness

Posted on July 11, 2016 by rusticphoto

It’s not as dark as out west or far northern MN, but I’m really grateful that on a good night I can see the Milky Way from my backyard.

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Lighting the Tombolo

Posted on April 28, 2016 by rusticphoto

The Superior Hiking Trail Lakewalk Tombolo last July. I used a flash to light the Tombolo itself which gave me the benefit of freezing a wave also.

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Fun with Flashlights

Posted on February 10, 2016 by rusticphoto

The Big Dipper from the dock at Ninemile Lake last July.

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