That's a wonderful, almost magical image, Marc!marctoso wrote:Grand Teton and Big DIpper
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Copyright: Marc Toso Fortunate photograph of the Big Dipper constellation over the Grand Teton. The night was slightly hazy with clouds streaming by all evening. However, I think all of the moisture in the air had the nice effect on the stars, hence the fantastic brightness of the Big Dipper over the Grand Teton.
These affects can be achieved using various fog filters but I was lucky enough to have nature cooperate with me and provide a filter in the form of water vapor.
This is a single exposure taken on a moonless night using the fantastic Rokinon 35mm f/1.4. With the aperture wide open it sucks in tons of light!
And it confirms my impression that the three end stars of the handle are those that really stand out in the Big Dipper.
Ann