https://www.cosmicdazzle.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://www.cosmicdazzle.com/blog/Blog Post Title One-bwr3k monthly 0.5 2021-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/1630696952605-NUBMLEK22A1L2TXYJRPC/The+Border Blog - Behind the Scenes - “The Border” - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.cosmicdazzle.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-08-26 https://www.cosmicdazzle.com/dso-imaging daily 0.75 2021-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/e018281d-c5a6-4dbb-b995-99aef3bf856a/4-1_NGC6726-PX1200-Logo.jpg DSO Imaging NGC 6726 <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Reflection Nebula NGC 6726 from the Corona Australis. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/47d1f84f-cef4-4c98-ab14-e04a13e227bb/image-asset.jpeg DSO Imaging Rosette Nebula <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Rosette Nebula in Hubble Palette. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/b1ad5219-7d91-44be-9a0c-64645ac4f3c9/4-2_Jewel-Box-Final-PX1200-Logo.jpg DSO Imaging Jewell Box <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Jewell Box is a star cluster in constellation Crux. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/a5b5637a-1519-4b93-a138-d9b572877f24/4-2_SARD%2BRegion-LOGO-PX1200.jpg DSO Imaging SADR Region <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Gamma Cygni, from the constellation of Cygnus (HAlpha). Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/f357e873-92bc-4059-b6e3-faec3061b2cc/4-2_Rho-Ophiuachi-PX1200-Logo.jpg DSO Imaging IC 4605 <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> IC 4605 from the constellation of Scorpius. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/91ac9a87-ec5b-4eb6-a8b9-c216f1063f35/4-2_NGC2467-PX1200-Logo.jpg DSO Imaging NGC2467 <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Steller Nursery of NGC2467 also known as Skull and Crossbones Nebula . Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/9f365838-3935-4d39-bea3-6c8a59ce73d6/4-2_Rho-Opchiuchi-PX1200-Logo.jpg DSO Imaging Rho Ophiuchi <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Stars from Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/4fa3aa9f-dcf7-4601-bafd-abcf45d2f838/4-1-GUM15-FINAL.jpg DSO Imaging GUM15 <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Star forming region GUM15. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/e485c935-6e7f-494a-b72d-b8c4636e94a0/4-2_HV-2749-PX1200-Logo.jpg DSO Imaging Tarantula Nebula <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Tarantula Nebula, home to number of star clusters and NGC 2070. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/d8e97c82-df2b-4843-8ca9-b3ffc73a8736/4-2_Abell-1060-PX1200-Logo.jpg DSO Imaging Abell -1060 <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> An image captured in Dover, UK of setting moon during Winter. The Hydra cluster of galaxies also known as Abell 1060. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/065c3b1a-a317-444e-ae87-9894c9e497c4/4-2_Dolphin-Nebula-PX1200-Logo.jpg DSO Imaging Dolphin Nebula <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Dolphin Nebula is a dark nebula in the constellation Scorpius. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/cf5e517d-aa94-475f-aca2-2632fcddf54a/4-2_Sombrero-Galaxy-PX1200-logo.jpg DSO Imaging Sombrero Galaxy <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> In photograph is Sombrero Galaxy or M104, a spiral galaxy in the constellation borders of Virgo and Corvus. Its strange when trying to perceive that its radios is 25,000 light years. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/89f662a1-819f-478c-87da-3a473a0e08db/4-2-Statue-of-Liberty-PX1200-Logo.jpg DSO Imaging Statue of Liberty Nebula <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> NGC 3576 also known as ‘Statue of Liberty Nebula’ is an emission nebula in Sagittarius–Carina arm of our own galaxy about 9000 light years from us. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/724dc447-bdf1-4232-9827-697a588d5499/4-1_Southern-Pinwheel-Galaxy-PX1200-logo.jpg DSO Imaging Southern Pinwheel Galaxy <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> In photo is barred spiral galaxy M83, also known as Southern Pinwheel Galaxy sitting about 15 million light years from us. Image captured using automated research telescopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/f55c8f7c-466b-4a2f-96d8-1857f209c174/4-1_Helix%2BNebula-PX1200-logo.jpg DSO Imaging Helix Nebula <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> NGC 7293 or Helix Nebula is a Planetary Nebula located in constellation Aquarius. 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On this day I stayed longer as I wanted to capture the moon with the Yacht. It turned out to be a great photo. Loved the simplicity ..! . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/774da77d-c686-4eb4-abf9-388ddc68aa25/4-3_Meeting-Point-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Meeting Point <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Our planetary neighbors are around us all the time. Their paths around Sun sometimes bring them closer to us from our view-point from the earth. These alignments are called ‘conjunctions’. This photo shows a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter captured in pre-dawn hours of a cold January day from south coast of UK . Speaking of cold, I’m sure you could see ice crystals in the foreground by the waterflow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/3aa79719-571d-43c9-8d52-7809feb8ebb5/4-3_LandsEnd-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Lands End <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Flamborough Particularly for moon photography one advantage of summer months is that moon rises during twilight; while there is reasonable amount of ambient light. This gives unique photo opportunities. ‘Seven-sisters’ beach in southern UK is one of my favorite places for photography due to its very unique landscape. In this evening the transient light made the chalk cliffs glow; with the rising moon it was fascinating to watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/8643c39a-303b-4dce-ba27-822fc0beb6d6/4-2_Obscure-Final-PX1500-logo.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Subdued <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Captured in photo is moon in ‘penumbra’ state photographed in south coast of UK during a Partial Lunar Eclipse in July, 2019. Light house made this a very pleasant scenery and the haze in the sky just at the right time was the ‘cherry on top’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/39f31589-969d-4adc-9590-7f080fbac247/4-2_Tailgating-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Tailgating <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Conjunctions are always fascinating. I love visualizing in 3D as to how one planet gets to a very special place in its path around sun to pair up with another celestial object, as we see it. This particular evening it was the thin crescent moon pairing up with Venus. Lighthouse in far distance is almost acting as a watch-post. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/3c21bdca-8c34-4f07-bf37-4e39b0bef034/4-2_Scale-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Scale <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Its very difficult to put scales in astronomy in to context with what we are used to. In picture is planet Mercury transiting Sun. The little dot on the right is Mercury; a planet 38% of the size of the earth silhouetted by Sun. Sun is also further 57.9 million km away from earth relative to Mercury. Never ever before I’ve been able to ascertain the mightiness of Sun like this . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/87e357e8-9aa9-4606-acf5-6fb61f6f06ee/4-1_Reception-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Reception <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Thin crescent Moon ‘sandwiched’ by Jupiter and Venus, captured in south coast of UK in January, 2019. Not too often we get the chance to see a transit like this, very close to being symmetrical. The pier acts like its reaching out to welcome the celestial event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/5d0efea5-a669-4e68-a463-f95c47d8a9fa/4-2_Shapes-sRGB-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Shapes <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Telecom transmission tower sandwiched between moon and Venus ..! Conjunctions of celestial objects are always fascinating to watch; earthly elements adding to the scene makes it even better. Image was captured in Hampshire, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/016d2eff-aa32-4308-b065-d776b7c60795/4-1-Colors-of-the-Moon-PX1200-72dpi.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Colors of the Moon <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> I always wanted to capture Lunar Corona but didn’t get an opportunity till this date. It was November full moon; conditions were cloudy but around about 9 pm clouds eased enough to create this pattern of colorful rings. Beautiful to watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/0b2faf5c-b81e-445c-b343-aedc6db2acab/4-2_Dawn-with-Jupitor-Final-PX2000-logo.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Dawn with Jupiter <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Some years bright planets dominate night skys. This year (2021) its Jupiter's turn. Reaching position in summer, Jupiter was visible whole night. In image is Lulworth Cove captured in early hours of an August morning with Jupiter lined up perfectly with the cove blending beautifully with color tones of blue hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/2a24f592-7a80-45fd-870d-2bd4f72f7440/Light-up-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Light Up <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Flamborough lighthouse with full moon. The plan was to capture the moon bit lower in the sky but the band of clouds didn’t allow that although I ended up loving the moon ‘peeping’ from the clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/ac9e243a-703b-44d6-a710-7bd31c165198/Moon-Cove-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Holding the Shine Sometimes, its amazing to see shapes of nature weaving patterns that resembles things in day-to-day life. Like in this case, its almost like the cove is holding the reflection of the moon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/9a72bf4a-4355-4093-af7e-5b836921aa08/4-1-Conjuction-PX1200-72dpi-with%2Blogo.jpg Portfolio - Solar System Conjunction <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Shown in picture is a conjunction of Moon and Venus captured in Wales, UK. Foggy conditions made the scene heavenly. https://www.cosmicdazzle.com/portfolio/our-galaxy monthly 0.5 2021-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/f9a47853-b58b-4aea-b39d-00a43add6681/4-1_4-1_Valles-Marineris-PX1200-72dpi.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Valles Marineris <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> A moment captured in camera during early hours a July in Atacama desert, Chile shows the milkyway arch across Moon Valley. The sky was a touch hazy that morning giving a very welcoming glow to cosmic light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/9ce7cd8d-d080-43a6-bb6d-6d52d3c69336/4-3_Diffused-PX1500-logo.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Diffused <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> As an astro photographer I hate cloudy skys. But sometimes best comes with the most unexpected circumstances, like this particular night in Sri Lanka. Cloudy skys gave away the magical scenery it was hiding behind. The haze simplified the cosmic view so that only the brightest and most prominent ‘made it to the stage’. 2 minutes of pure magic before it went thick again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/89459947-c26e-43a0-9f53-29b8d2c9d744/4-2_Island-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy The Island <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Summer months in northern hemisphere gives us the chance to see the galactic core of milky way. June, July months do not get ‘pitch-dark’ hence the night sky does not reveal itself like in winter months. But that has its own beauty like in this photograph. ‘hazy’ milky way perfectly complements the lush greens of the surrounding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/ea031b60-383f-4d32-9bf5-9c2dfe9c8b1f/4-3_Traces-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Traces <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> The dried riverbed revealing signs of water long gone. Shining above is the core of our own galaxy 28,000 light years away. Hidden with in its light are the clues to its DNA. Everything in front of me gives the ‘traces’ of their past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/a62e9cbf-e877-4833-945b-e1dd3afcbbf1/Above-Clouds-CD-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Above the Clouds <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Milkyway captured above sea fog in Tenerife from Teide National park. Fog illuminated from city-lights below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/80ea4030-c512-4ab4-94d1-badca0e9a839/4-2_Arc-PX1200-sRGB.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy The Arc <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Beautiful dawn in Atacama desert with setting Milkyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/9b03e093-1e46-4bde-b16f-e87602443de7/4-2_ReachingHigh-sRGB-PX1500-logo.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Reaching High <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Coconut trees in the middle of paddy-fields is quite common in the dry-zone of Sri Lanks. In clear August nights the set-up is fascinating with with Milkyway high above in the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/71e60e5f-5135-476e-8dbe-d02bfb7d11e7/4-4_Journey-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Journey <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Very often photographs share a stories. This image for me in a way tells how humanity ventured in to space. What we have achieved in space travelling so far and whats yet to come. Mars shining low in horizon and galactic core of milky way in the frame, bus stop is almost like a starting point to the journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/94a500ae-78b1-48ad-920e-e169e4f38aef/4-2_Cosmic-Tower-PX1200-72dpi-With%2Blogo.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Cosmic Tower <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> In my years of Astro Photography, hands down this is the best dark sky location I have seen. This is far in to Atacama Desert in Chilie, at the edge of Bolivian border. I was trilled to see Milkyway that bright to naked eye (of course not as bright as the camera can see :) ). Natural structured on the ground was phenomenal too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/a62f0b6f-9f20-4ff8-a40c-4f56b1fadb84/4-2_Perspective-PX1500-log.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Perspective <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Beautiful landscape matched by the wonders of cosmos. The majesty of sky and earth sometimes helps us to understand how infinitesimal we are in grand scheme of things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/7d25f43e-25ff-4275-8a46-05bec11d967a/4-2_SaltValley-PX1200-72dpi-WITH-logo.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Salt Valley <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Setting Milkyway over beautiful Chilie'n Atacama desert. Although it was winter what you see in white in foreground is not snow but salt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/78d1895c-3cd9-4599-8041-caa34ae54842/Streaks-PX12100.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy Streaks <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> My very first photograph of Persiods Meteor Shower. August marks the return of complete darkness in UK (after summer months of perpetual twilight). Milkyway and Meteors was stunning to watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/ebdf0c9c-ca65-49dc-b330-fe93ae1b85bb/4-2_IntheShadow-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy In the Shadow <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> I love photographs showing the impressiveness of nature and universe. This is one of those. Milky way perfectly lining up with the giant rock; the set up made me tiny in the frame. Kind of put things in perspective..!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/ba5e8550-3b70-41e7-8072-87e3ec52ef92/4-1_Eyes-Final-sRGB-PX1500-logo.jpg Portfolio - Our Galaxy The Eyes <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Chilean Atacama desert is known for its dark skys. Cold and dry atmosphere makes it great place for night sky observations. Solitary human structure with setting Milkyway as the back drop makes very good companions for a fascinating photograph. https://www.cosmicdazzle.com/portfolio/cosmos-life monthly 0.5 2021-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/e90c0a73-ee4a-4378-a770-c5101c8f6de6/4-2-Mr+Big+dipper+PX1600-240dpi-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Mr Big-dipper <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Big dipper is one of my favorite constellations. Late summer months it orients itself to horizontal position creating great photo opportunities. This occasion I decided go for a self-portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/3c3bf4d3-4a09-4b04-9721-ffd2df050398/4-5_Royal-Guest-sRGB-1200PX-240dpi.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Royal Guest <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> An Iconic Windsor castle with comet Neowise. My very first experience of a comet. Oh boy…. it was glorious; comet was visible to naked eye even from light polluted skys of Windsor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/5ccf03e6-b69d-49e8-9bc0-f47eeac4a15f/4-2-Stargate_PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Stargate <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> I used a custom built tool to control the zoom as well as the focus of the lens to achieve this image of milkyway. Goes on to show how far a bit of creativity could take you ..!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/2659f400-b29c-4101-a12e-1d28f33eca1b/Harmony-PX1200-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Harmony <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> One of my favorite nights. Arora was stunning. But what stood out the most was how lights from the villages blended in with light from heavens. Perfect harmony..! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/7dfc35e0-dd61-42ba-bf55-2bb00f631c9c/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Vantage Point <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Probably no better way to enjoy the calmness and witness the beauty of our neighboring galaxy, Andromeda. I just love these simple compositions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/76c55da7-fe83-4135-a4af-b847fbd80825/4-3_Evening-Walk-PX1500-logo.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Evening Walk <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> ‘Costal path’ of UK provides trekkers with some of the best scenery the country has to offer. With the nature of the landscape, It also produces great photo opportunities as well. Summer evenings such as this is great to capture people with moon. The perspective with the aid of a telephoto lens makes the photo surreal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/ceda4356-c98e-4cb3-a0e1-1ea46db5149f/4-NightStalker-sRGB-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Night-Walker <p/ class = "sqsrte-small">I walked pass these trees many time before, always felt like they have something special for a photograph. But never really managed to figure it out until this day. I used artificial lighting to bring out the tree trunks lined up just perfectly, and threw me in there to show how tall the trees were. I guess it was Venus in the sky shining by the trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/3d9fe8f9-bf59-4d03-a05a-e32ab5e8f601/4-2-Day-and-Night-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Day & Night <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> One of the most spectacular moments I witnessed. The sky gets ready to welcome the sun. Far end of the land its still twilight, lights on. From 1000m above from a mountain I was enjoying a moment which lasted only few minutes. Night transitioning to day. Such a treat to watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/bd6bec22-687e-484f-b4cf-ea5be99e9707/4-2_Dust-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Dust <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Night sky is full of wonders. Dark place far away from cities allows us to see our own galaxy. Its quite fascinating to see what we learned in science books in our own eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/f2a9b437-a50c-4737-9225-dbb8b0a0f29f/4-1-Conjuction-PX1200-72dpi-with%2Blogo.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Conjunction <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Shown in picture is a conjunction of Moon and Venus captured in Wales, UK. Foggy conditions made the scene heavenly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/ac5166b7-5790-481f-bed1-cf5fad60d253/4-2_Robin-nd-the-Moon-PX1200-72dpi-WITH-logo.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Robin & the Moon <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Captured in photo is a Robin silhouetted by the bokeh of the waxing gibbous moon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/6328d367-f21d-4b37-b3a4-fc190a1a7a42/Distant-Glow-PX1200-300dpi-with-logo.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Distant Glow <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Captured in camera is city lights glowing in the distance during the blue hour in Austrian Alps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/35cf64e4-161a-4ffa-abb3-4b6c2782bcbf/4-3_Diffused-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Diffused <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Night sky is not all about stars, galaxies and nebula. Like in this image where the skys of Dartmoor, UK lit up by Zodical light. Faint but astonishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/d335dd89-a828-428d-9311-ec26e2178a03/Beltain%2BSkys%2BPX1200.jpg Portfolio - Cosmos & Life Beltain Skys <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> I was very privileged to be invited for some photography in Beltane Festival of Butser Ancient Farm in 2016. This is the festival summed up in single photo. Amazing atmosphere..! https://www.cosmicdazzle.com/portfolio/nightscapes monthly 0.5 2021-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/79789a67-0809-4d1a-babf-6292312d1264/4-2_Moon-Valley-PX1500-logo.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Moon Valley <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> A photograph I had in my mind for years until I found this particular location in Wales, UK. Waxing gibbous moon was perfectly lined up to light up the valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/c3967a09-f41a-4b92-bb59-4e2b9b970a8d/4-2_Border-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes The Border <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Star trails with my tent in the foreground captured in Wales, UK in mid-winter where nights are are long, cold and crisp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/f2bd7e70-fac3-4d37-bae4-8981f3c4322f/4-2_Clouds-in-Space-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Clouds in Space <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Having being lived near Equator and in Northern Hemisphere all my life, Southern Hemispheric skys always fascinates me. Partly, because I’m not accustomed to its beauty, which I kind of like. Among many objects to see in night sky ‘Magellanic Clouds’ are one of my favorites. The perfect companion for peaceful Chilie'n Atacma desertscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/309b1610-df27-43f4-8253-9bcb8a49b85b/Comets-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Comets <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> One of the ‘reconstructed’ medieval houses of Butser Ancient Farm (Hampshire, UK) under starlight. One of my personal favorites..! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/396d44ec-e9ea-4a8d-abc5-e85572323bfc/4-2_Early-Arrival-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Early Arrival <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> I prefer northern lights in cloudless skys for obvious reasons. But sometimes clouds add to the drama accentuating the beauty, just like in this occasion. It was still dusk, bit early for aurora but scatters clouds added depth to the sky. Wave after wave Arora illuminated the skys. What a show of colors..!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/3a5e250b-ef5b-43fe-8817-8b78688cddc6/4-2_Final_PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Symphony of Light <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> I normally don’t shoot star trails in presence of moon. This is an exception. Waxing gibbous moon did a great job simplifying the sky; only the brightest stars had the strength to stand up to moon light. All in all a simple but beautiful image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/6678412b-c40c-469c-a3b3-fcf3c851a361/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio - Nightscapes Moonshine <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Bit of an odd title :) but I thought that explains it well. In picture is Matterhone mountain in Zermatt, Switzerland being lit by the rising moon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/b63e3d26-1f80-4d2f-8902-6f5d02e70065/4-3_Final-AdobeRGB-PX1280.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Viewpoint <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> I loved the tranquility of this location, only sound was the water descending from a stream. Sky was crystal clear. Trailing stars added effect of passing of time of a memorable night in outdoors..! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/eccb71a5-e04f-493b-9a7f-e87261fd99f7/4-3_Explosion%2B-1200px.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Explosion <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> When Arora is on its full glory, even a barricade of clouds fail to stop them shining through. To be honest, I love the dynamism the clouds brought to the scene in this particular case. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/85746531-b413-4153-a3af-1f2cd21f9d2e/4-3_Leading-the-way-PX1500-Logo.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Leading the Way <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> In photo is Copper Horse Statue of Windsor Long walk with International Space Station (ISS) passing by. The status has been opened in 1820 to commemorate King George III. For me this photo reminds about the contributions ancient Astronomers, Scientists and Engineers made towards astronomy ‘leading the way’ to current technological advancement such as ISS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/631ac797-75f3-4ae7-b95f-040935de170c/4-2_The-Glow-PX1200-72dpi-with-logo.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes The Glow <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> ASetting of full moon in May; as I could not plan this full moon well, ended up heading to Windsor Great Park looking for a location. For my astonishment, there was mist..!! I just loved the glow of the setting moon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/1c8e1d0c-aa68-4574-b327-28cad6dab53f/Cones%2Band%2BCircles-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Cones & Circles <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Another photograph from Butser Ancient Farm which ‘kind of’ depicts ancient village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/2229e5ea-b7e0-4a6b-b492-fb1db52b03b2/4-2_Diffused-PX1200-72dpi-no%2Blogo.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Diffused <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> A location in Wales, UK I love to photograph. Image shows Zodiacal light with this beautiful river captured in a spring evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/b75647d5-13e9-49c0-ab91-f49c16a8929e/4-1-Wayback-Home-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Way-back-Home <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> One of the most beautiful sites in Lake District, UK with star trails. In the middle of the shooting session for the foreground, car passed by and I left that in, which gave the name to my final image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/36024e6a-f73c-4067-a6b2-aa1895faf52c/4-1-God-nd-Heavens-PX1200-72dpi.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes God & Heavens <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> Comet Neowise put up a brilliant show in summer, 2020. Among many instances I managed to capture the comet, this is one of the favorites. It was so tranquil, I almost felt that time stopped on me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/6cab82cd-1daf-4a06-8bd9-d20ff9b7697e/4_2-Fallen-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Fallen <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> AIts strange sometimes how whether conditions change. When I approached this location, I was welcomed by a hailstorm. But I ended up having nearly 8 hours of clear skys afterwards to capture this magnificent start trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d6ee27e81e3708ecac3b6/c3b60ccd-532d-4e24-b708-8321c5a2abab/4-4-Visitor-PX1200.jpg Portfolio - Nightscapes Visitor <p/ class = "sqsrte-small"> This particular year, Persiods Meteor shower was very close to full moon hence most of the meteors were washed away by moon light but I managed to capture few and one particular lined up perfectly with the foreground subjects of the photograph.