How to Photograph a Comet, The Milky Way & Aurora | Landscape Photography Tips & Techniques

[@MichaelShainblum]

Which image from this video is your favorite? Let me know below! 👇

[@aaohknsn]

The one with the milky way + comet at 15:00 is incredible! One of the best images I've ever seen.

[@krosewx34]

15:00 and 16:34 I've never seen anything like these images 😮 and you never disappoint, Michael! ❤

[@stefankuhn6887]

This is a very hard decision! The combination of Milky Way with the comet is a very special photo - I would choose this one.

[@Stelios-Photography]

This is difficult ...But the sea stacks, MW and comet photo at time 15:14 is my choice.

[@annieturner3335]

Love all the images but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the triangle formation. Amazing!

[@StarScaperPhoto]

Shainblum going astro is always a joy to watch! I love how you managed to give the comet 3 nights of exploration. The images of night 3 especially are out of this world 😎

[@samharish4807]

I don't have any words to ignore these images. NO WORDS AT ALL...... Absolutely stunning.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much, I'm really glad you enjoyed them!

[@ThePinoyAggie]

Wow, that aurora over Glacier Point! I was too lazy and just did the aurora from the backyard. Landscape photography really is not about the gear but the motivation/determination to get out there for better compositions.

[@valeriehoffman8180]

These are some of the most amazing images I’ve ever seen. Stunning. The combination of the Milky Way and comet was incredible. Would love to see how you put all that together. Next level. Appreciate being able to see this. Hope things get better for you soon

[@larryrudnick1519]

Those shots of the Milky Way and the comet are amazing, as are the aurora taken from Glacier Point. Congrats on making some wonderful images.

[@jonreed1905]

My favorite is the horizontal composition of the Milky Way, the sea stacks, and the comet. Truly amazing! The Aurora over Half Dome is pretty cool too. You just asked me to pick my mom or my dad, so difficult.

[@garrydelday5816]

Beautiful images Michael 👌☄️🌌 I did manage to get a shot of the Comet myself here in the UK on just about the only clear night we have had. It’s nothing special but I’m so pleased I made the effort and witnessed it

[@rickbrowne519]

Wow - the photos with the Milky Way , the comet, and the sea stacks! Shows what perseverance can accomplish! Great shots!

[@howies.chanel13]

some people get all the lucky conditions, the east coast of Australia has been horrible this year with low pressure systems and just cloud cloud cloud wind...great shot of the horizontal stacks sunset and comet has a nice flow and good colour...

[@EdwardEmoryPhoto]

i had to hit pause right as I pressed play to make sure I'm prepared for this shit Michael. Man I look forward to seeing how you approached the holy trinity of subjects here. I was chasing this comet out at Death Valley a month ago exactly, with two failed attempts of finding the comet in the early morning hours, it really reminded me how completely missing the shot is all apart of this adventure. which is what helps the lucky moments where I do get the capture feel that much better. most times I'm going to miss, and that's ok. you on the other hand, your misses are hits. its really difficult to try and understand that statement since you're only able to judge what you consider a miss, so ill say it again. even your misses are hits and you rarely miss. OK MAN IM READY, HIT ME WITH IT

[@martincutrone5816]

Spectacular, and very creative images. Enjoyed this video quite a bit.

[@tonyjovanovic9259]

I was lucky enough to view and capture images from both the May and Oct Auroras but missed the comet due to weather. Like you my summer was challenging and the moments under the glowing night sky were what my mind and soul needed. For me this was one of your best creations to date, Pura Vida!

[@justinanderson6287]

The comet is still visible. It’s just slowly getting dimmer as it moves further away

[@bellamerichardson6041]

I actually got emotional watching your video, especially at the end, thank you for sharing! 🌈 📷

[@anandailham3018]

An incredible photo result! So far, it’s the best comet photo I’ve seen. I can’t believe you can manage a vlog, take videos, and do photography all on your own!

[@nealschneider6554]

WOW, Michael!! What a GREAT video. Your images of the comet blew me away, and then you hit me with the comet with the Milky Way. Those are amazing images. And then you piled on with your aurora photos. You are a magician with the camera. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks for watching Neal, I appreciate the kind words! :)

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

this was all kinds of awesome, buddy !!!! The moonscape waves shot was a super idea. The milky way and comet shot is off the charts, and then the aurora.. :-)

[@krosewx34]

Michael, no matter what you're going through, you have so much love and support from so many, more than you could ever know! I wasn't able to experience any of what you shot, so thank you for sharing your work; this video was beyond extraordinary! It put a smile on face, I needed that.

[@phila3884]

Amazing bucket-list shoot! What really stands out is that this is basically facing south-east. There is even glow way to the right (south) of Half Dome. Until this month, I thought we could only ever get aurora in the northern half of the sky from anywhere in California, but the solar maximum keeps surprising us.

[@statboysffl]

Holy crap! Much like your subjects in this video, your photography is just out of this world. KZbin is full of amazing photographers that I love and learn from, but your stuff is head and shoulders above the competition. The only critique I have is that your images always have a greenish hue to them. No, no wait...that's just my own envy, they're perfect, carry on.

[@carlpalmer6095]

Stunning photography/videography. I've said before Michael is one of the top landscape photographers on KZbin and deserves far more subs.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much, haha hopefully we can keep the channel growing!

[@_andy_gibb_]

I can't find the words beyond Wow! Those are some amazing shots! My favourite of the comet photos - well favourites - are the ones with the Milky Way over the sea stacks. Just wonderful! Seeing the aurora in Yosemite was such a treat - I love that photo with the Milky Way and Andromeda, showing up the extent of that galaxy. So beautiful!

[@MikeJacobs-c4l]

Absolutely Awesome! Your experience mirrors what I encountered....only I had way fewer planes photobombing my pics....😁 Thank you for sharing!

[@Martya55]

I must admit I haven't been keeping up on following you. But no more, I was blown away more than twice in this video of your outstanding skill level.I will be watching your content like a hawk. Outstanding Work Michael !

[@yogeshpuranik80]

One of the best images of comet and Arora..mind blowing

[@lmkvisuallens]

I love this! I am 16 years old and have just started taking photos of the stars.

[@chrisharrington-lines2781]

Wow Michael, I LOVE your photography! Cannot pick a fave shot as they are all extraordinary! Love your videos❤

[@seivertpt]

Fantastic Buddy. Wow, I am so impressed with those images. Thanks for sharing.

[@yahmoht6470]

Man!! I have hiked and backpacked Yosemite many times and have taken some unbelievable shots! What bothers me is that auroras always happened mid week this year and as a 9-5 guy, I never was able to take the aurora shots this year! Amazing shot of the Yosemite valley with auroras!! You made it!

[@luisfigueroa3300]

As always, you are the Grand Master of Photography!😊

[@juddnelson9582]

Hi Michael. Thank you for this incredible video! I'm so happy that you were able to get out and photograph these incredible events. You are an inspiration to me and I look forward to seeing your next video. BTW, it was great to meet and spend a few minutes with you near Mono Lake on your way to Yosemite. Continued Success. Anthony

[@lamddd]

brother, thank you so much for sharing! know this, when accounting for your video’s impact, don’t forget that it has touched and motivated a soul from across the world ❤

[@LaurieCrofoot]

Oooo nice, you got the SAR arc along with the aurora!

[@downhere2upthere]

Awesome shots, man! It truly was a special time for astrophotography these past weeks. I was out taking pictures in the Florida Keys when we were surprised by the Northern Lights. Then the comet got better and better. Thanks for sharing!

[@John_Hudson_922]

Michael, a lot of us were photographing the same cosmic events over the last month at the same time. Its cool to see what you got on the west coast while I was capturing very similar events from the east coast. Love it.

[@adriennedragophotography]

I love this vlog, Michael! The images of the comet and the Milky Way are amazing! The aurora images from Yosemite are just stunning! Amazing that you got the Milky Way and Andromeda in the middle of the beautiful fuscia light. I hope that everything going in your life currently resolves soon!

[@juanitakelly3082]

Just WOW! As usual, it's impossible to choose a favorite!! Hope your outside challenges ease up - for you and for us - so we get more of you doing what you do best!!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much, I am really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@davidpearce2981]

Excellent as usual Michael , love your videos. Was lucky to capture the aurora this month , not a night person more early morning 😊

[@timfarmer5535]

Awesome with the sea stacks. I'm in the midwest and I think we where both shooting on the same night for your last shot with the Comet and the Milky Ways. Great shots!

[@calebwhite681]

Dude thats a killer composition. I am so jealous you got to experience that!

[@mattstansfield8289]

Thank you for taking the time to put together the video Michael - I really enjoyed watching your journey with the multiple comet shoots. I had a few chances here in the UK to capture it along with the aurora. October has been a real treat with all the night-sky events!

[@mads5000]

your time lapses blew me away🤩🤩🤩 I have to check your channel for more!

[@billybowling457]

Babe wake up, new Mike bangers dropped

[@hunteroflight1]

U love your videos. You are my inspiration ❤️ Your photos are magical 🤩🤩☺️ Great work ☺️👍 Keep gooing 👍

[@bradwilliamsphoto]

Another great video Michael! Keep up the great work!

[@evanaveryphoto]

Fantastic episode Michael! Im missed the northern lights where I was, but the comet has been a real treat to shoot. Always inspired by your shots!

[@jurgenseibertz4531]

Thanks for your effort👍

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much for the tip and the support, I really appreciate it!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

It's just insane capturing the northern lights in Yosemite! I hope you're OK buddy! :)

[@DaveBerthiaume]

Absolutely beautiful images. Easy to forget your everyday problems for a while while out in these conditions.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Totally agree! Thanks so much!

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Fantastic stuff, it’s definitely beautiful to behold all these events wasn’t it! I was out for all the same nights, which is incredible in itself, but my shots still need to be looked at and edited. I am surely excited if I get anything as good as yours. My location wasn’t as epic but anything can be turned into something at least decent.

[@atomikmaster1]

Just stunning mate....WOW!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@peterturner1919]

Lovely shots, I finally managed to bag the comet with my 135mm lens . Great images. Thank you my friend.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much, nice! Where did you shoot it?

[@peterturner1919]

@@MichaelShainblum I live in the republic of Ireland,so managed a nice shot overlooking countryside leading out to hookhead lighthouse from my back garden.

[@duncanwallace7760]

Beautiful images. Well done for persisting until you perfected your shots!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Hey thanks!

[@altrujillo3566]

There is always a certain quality to your videos and images that I enjoy. Thanks!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks! Glad you like them! :)

[@philiplee9283]

Great to hear/see your process, and fantastic shots. Good health to you.

[@andrewbeckett]

What an epic video man, loved it!

[@trevoryoung2700]

Thanks for bringing us along, Michael. Great video. Great photos. Best wishes from Ireland.

[@stephennorgrove2924]

So looked forward to this when you posted on FB, worth the wait and so glad that you made the video of you capturing some fantastic images

[@MichaelVillaMiguelito]

So very awesome

[@nopenope7350]

Emotional imagery well scored. You're almost as good at film as you are photography, sir.

[@concaire]

Great video Michael! Congrats! Fun to have met and shot alongside you on Martins beach..

[@creatorsjourney6286]

Phenomenal 😮❤

[@rosssayer6524]

Brilliant images created by you Michael, thank you so much for sharing

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much!

[@mariopereira8261]

Fantastic videos, the photos are amazing, October was a wonderful month, nightscape photos

[@Stelios-Photography]

Your YT video images were breathtaking! Thank you for taking me on this journey!

[@MichaelShainblum]

So glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@johnzapell1527]

Being out there increases the odds of fantastic images. A++

[@kartikeydwivedi4774]

This was fantastic video

[@Rebecca.B]

Amazing 😮

[@MasoudGhanbari]

Wow, I'm speechless! as always stunning shots.

[@matthiasrichter-foto-7]

Wow, what for amazing pictures.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you!

[@jgreenler]

Gorgeous images, Michael. Thanks for all you do putting these videos together.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you, I am really glad you enjoy them!

[@donnakeeley4531]

Just awesome and congrats on putting in the time and effort and getting these awesome photos.

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Thanks for sharing again Michael. Well worth watching.

[@trevorpayne2749]

Incredible images. Thanks for sharing.

[@christianwenglorz7349]

Simply Beautiful. Thanks for sharing Michael!

[@sidsackowitz3031]

Wonderful video and photos! Thank you for sharing!

[@robcoventry574]

Michael, you undersold your time lapse videos. Those were stunning. Yes, that last image of the sea stacks with the comet and Milky Way was AMAZING. But the final image of the vertical composition panorama was excellent. Thanks for sharing. …hope you’re doing ok.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Hey thank you so much, I am really glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@sarojkumarmanna4148]

excellent

[@trevorsneath4665]

Wonderful images.

[@bchaffee17]

Inspring as always. Beautiful captures!

[@4gharpure]

Amazing images as usual!!!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much!

[@katemaxwell6061]

Wow, stunning 😍

[@mrpaulobrien]

Really enjoyed this vlog, glorious shots

[@giorgiodelamora3126]

Stunning!

[@WanderingMonkHikes]

Amazingly beautiful!

[@malcolmross203]

Superb work loved it.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ianmcmichael8799]

Incredible images and content Michael

[@ianspicts3840]

Amazing video! Your work is incredible!

[@GusMcCrae01]

Darn nice work Michael.

[@richardpesce5325]

Wonderful Michael! Thank you!

[@gary.kenyon]

Stunning Shots

[@GeorgesGilaBackyardAdventu-x9e]

As usual, thanks for the inspiration.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much!

[@TheSporeTrail]

Very beautiful shots.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Many thanks!

[@jmartinez2]

Awesome video and shots! Thank you for sharing your approach to photographing these images!

[@scrptwic]

Great pictures i wanted to go to Yosemite the first part of October i have Pentax cameras with astrotracer built in and have used my Rokinon 14mm2.8 to photograph the Milky Way. I have not gotten in Aurora pictures living in Southern California and i cannot get anymore time off from work after taking six weeks for a medical issue i had and am still recovering from.

[@BillStaples-i8d]

Amazing work, as always Michael!

[@NJM1948]

Just wonderful

[@brianmckeever5280]

Wow!

[@colleenbartkovich2397]

WOW, your photos are incredible! Thank you!

[@robryan4272]

Amazing video Michael. I tried to get down to your first location but the lady collecting money wouldn't let me park, said they were full. I need to get with you for a day. Live in Manteca and have a beach house in Watsonville. With the star tracker no wonder you photo was so awesome. My MW & Comet shot came out pretty good for my first MW on last Thursday. The night of the last full moon I was sitting on Seabright Beach looking for the moon and didn't even notice the comet.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Ah yeah, its a very weird situation. Most people park off the highway and walk. Hit me up anytime via my website! Thanks so much! :)