How to Take Milky Way Selfies

AstroVlog003 takes you on an adventure under the incredibly dark skies of Anglesey in North Wales. Learn how to take various astro selfies and see me bag a few personal shots.
Gear I mention in this vlog:
Sidande wireless intervalometer - goo.gl/PVHkFQ
Yongnuo YN560-III Flash - goo.gl/Z7Mffn
Gary Fong Lightsphere - goo.gl/psvNkd
Flash Filter Gels - goo.gl/sjQcgu
SOCIAL
Website - alynwallacephotography.com
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CHECK OUT
Gareth Mon Photography - / garethmonphotography
Michael Goh - astrophotobear.com
GEAR I USE
Canon 6D - goo.gl/KWkcST
Sony A7sII - goo.gl/ZaaqWU
Benro Mach 3 TMA37C Tripod - goo.gl/5DkLnF
MeFoto: Roadtrip Tripod - goo.gl/KzyPfE
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 - goo.gl/pBEzgD
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 -goo.gl/efdwuy
Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM - goo.gl/veqN1X
Canon 70-200mm f/4 - goo.gl/bRFoV3
Fotodiox Canon to Sony adapter - goo.gl/73ehhx
Star Adventurer Mini - goo.gl/9zDLfb
Sidande wireless intervalometer - goo.gl/PVHkFQ
Sony intervalometer - goo.gl/LZa3Ug
Rode Lav Mic - goo.gl/7NWnJj
Rode Minifur Wind Shield - goo.gl/A4wnNQ
Zoom H1 audio recorder - goo.gl/NNcjwG
Sandisk 64GB SD card - goo.gl/Np5bwM
Sony Batteries (3rd party) - goo.gl/s7UcxU
Canon Batteries (3rd party) - goo.gl/THVXhV
Neewer Battery Case - goo.gl/82LFjv
Anker 10,000mAh - goo.gl/y8rTku
Anker 20,000mAh - goo.gl/X4s9rw
MUSIC
Delectatio - Promise Me / delectatio-promise-me
Hominidae - Grow / grow

[@funtrain23]

That last shot was amazing

[@AlynWallace]

Sorry for the bad audio on that one scene! I forgot to record the audio so had to dub over myself like an old school Japanese film

[@BryanDillonPhotography]

Alyn Wallace ... I didn’t notice but I’ll have to watch it again 👍🏻

[@gaberod5957]

Those are some beast photos my dude!

[@danielnicholson4871]

dude you had some sick photos, I like it

[@CluelessYoutuber]

That last shot is so magical!

[@jbairdexp]

Great video. Hilarious watching you guys wade through that water. Outstanding image at the end!

[@AlynWallace]

Haha cheers bud!

[@tharinduudayangamanimelwad7012]

Damn bro... last shot was epic ❤️❤️❤️

[@prosamy85]

One of the most beautiful pictures I seen! Awesome

[@lmaoroflcopter]

Wow! That last shot! Incredible!!! Wow.

[@Mixedlumps]

Absolutely stunning photos

[@hizirerdemuygun]

This is the best vlog video ever! I love this❤

[@davekelly8168]

Absolutely awesome, love coming back to your older videos for inspiration 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@justchris245]

Hi Alyn i love your stuff! With this video you fill up my list with ton of ideas!

[@farhanmasood4501]

shots are superb . love those shots

[@ivanlupi5123]

Thank you for the tips. Your work and locations are awesome.

[@odonnellphotography]

That last shot just smashed it!

[@waynesmithphoto]

Stunning final image

[@leonbeattie]

Amazing guys we'll done. Stunning images.

[@Rainy78]

Absolutely love your work! Very inspiring! ❤️👌

[@Grahamhard1]

Wow Alyn, brilliant shot at the end. In fact all were excellent. Great to see you guys having fun as we'll. can't wait to try some of your techniques. You make it look easy but I am sure it isn't. Thanks so much.

[@philhetrick4955]

So well done! Amazing images. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and being an inspiration.

[@MrTangzihan]

Your work is phenomenal

[@andia915]

Outstanding last shot!

[@Daniel_Borisov]

Great work, as always!

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Awesome image at the end! I’ve never tried Astro photography, but your channel has inspired me to have a go. PS I was at South Stack a couple of weeks ago (during the day) and the wind was intense! Cheers

[@CraigskinnerphotographyUk]

Absolutely nailed that last shot, awesome work 👍🏻

[@TheGregg1969]

Amazing shots! Thank you for sharing this.

[@kevindickinson3600]

Great video and very helpful. That was an incredible last image!

[@williamflorinjr.8541]

While I'm watching your video, we're having server weather moving through the Fort Worth and Dallas area. On the other hand, watching you talk about the details that you are explaining and the stars in the back ground, it looks like I could reach out to touch them. Fifty years ago we didn't have the technology that we do today to do things that you do. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@markkent294]

An excellent video, as to be expected. Full of useful information, tips and great humour. That final image is mind blowing! I look forward to video number 4!

[@AlynWallace]

Really appreciate the feedback Mark cheers! Vlog004 is looking to be Moon Bazooka :P

[@Jacko.Wirral]

Another great video, Wales is very beautiful, both in the daytime and night time, some great locations.

[@AlynWallace]

So true! Thanks a lot Ian

[@lindadavison1418]

Watched a couple of your vids, nice work and I like the pace. Subbed 😊👍🏻

[@mygad]

Well that was brilliant. Thanks for sharing it

[@michaelmooserraelx2013]

Got some gear a7III, intervalometer, tripods, slider, batteries, batteries, batteries, lol, just starting. Nice vlog, great shot of light house and all info content/delivery excellent, THANKS, great job!

[@Barkzzz]

damn! these pictures are absolutely insane

[@johig4378]

Those mountain wide angle shots of the stars with you in the distance are unspeakably beautiful. Do you have a video where the big and little dippers are highlighted?

[@mspates5982]

Wow I am so glad that I came across your Channel on KZbin! You do some of the most fantastic astrophotography I've ever seen! I am learning so much from you! I have subscribed to your Channel!

[@LeonardoLacchini]

beautiful, I watched it, I think for the fourth time, in preparation for a next shot to get inspiration

[@optimus308]

Man........ your work is truly inspirational. I got to this video by accident, but you are a master of this.

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed!

[@sundaysunday9718]

Dude beautiful shots

[@fredrikhedman2145]

Wow! 😱 great picture! 🤘

[@thomasdalecki4777]

and again a great video with stunning images!

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks Thomas!

[@ThomasWilliamson]

Great video. I grew up in Holyhead where you took this shot! When I was in my late teens I didn't appreciate North Wales so much, and was more eager to move to the city. Now I live in the Caribbean so quite far! However next time I go to the UK I must go back to Anglesey and try to capture some amazing astrophotography! I don't ever remember seeing the milkyway there!

[@taylorvice1610]

Awesome video!

[@johngibb5437]

You have some talent Alyn. Amazing work!!

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks a lot John!

[@siendbhcixisj]

Llanwyn island. Magical place. I spent an evening there last summer. Fortunate to meet Lee Evans photographer. I also had to wade back. Worth it. One of the best photography times yet.

[@paddypower7289]

Awesome vid!

[@Teacher2Polis2XtraRice]

Great video mate. I am obsessed in Astrophotography.

[@AVadim]

It's very cool! Nice place for shooting.

[@munchydummydummy]

Great video - thanks very much!

[@janikschnell3094]

I got some good inspiration! Thanks! The image at the end ist just amazing!!

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks that means a lot!

[@paddyophotography4968]

That final image of the lighthouse is ridiculous Alyn! Do you remember if that was a stack of several exposures? Would love to learn how to do that...

[@SkullsAndPaints]

Great Vlog series Alyn! Really creative and something new (at least to me!). WOuld be great to also get the camera settings for the images, e.g. at the end!

[@christinearmington]

Your photographs are mystically beautiful.

[@ramirphoto]

Absolutely stunning images mate! This makes me really want to try our astrophotography now!

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks Ramir!

[@Ja50n01]

Awesome vlog and great images :)

[@StevenHannaPhotography]

Great Vlog mate. That last shot is epic 🤘🏻

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks Steven!

[@GrahamDalyPhotography]

Love your videos and your astro images. I will have to remember the tidal situation for that first location if I ever get over there :-)

[@bainebikerx3170]

Brilliant.

[@darylswalker]

That last shot was incredible man! Well worth it.

[@AlynWallace]

Daryl Walker cheers Daryl bud! Wasn't leaving til I got that one

[@GeoffMoorePhotography]

Stunning work again chap! so couldn't wait for this vlog to come out, and well, I wasn't disappointed! That final shot was fantastic, the position of the light rays really complemented the image. I had to chuckle at the incoming tide at Llanddwyn, reminded me of an adventure earlier on in the year where I nearly got caught out in the early hours shooting starscapes at St. Cwyfan's Church Cant wait for AstroVlog004 :) Geoff

[@AlynWallace]

Geoff Moore thanks a lot Geoff glad you enjoyed! I thought we had plenty of time left. Need to get some waders haha

[@GeoffMoorePhotography]

Alyn Wallace waders lol more like scuba gear, looked and sounded chilly lol

[@dietermellaerts]

Very very nice!

[@jamesallinson5252]

Really great video and amazing shots! Love seeing the behind the scenes, can't believe you walked through the sea in the middle of the night haha

[@AlynWallace]

Haha cheers James bud, gotta do what you gotta do for the shot! So many of these stories have gone untold, this is the main reason for the vlog!

[@TheUrbanProject]

absolutely love this channel... whats the location of this lighthouse or the name of it Alyn,did you stack any images for the final result...great work buddy cheers steve

[@mspates5982]

Oh one more thing! Do you think the Sony A7 S3 will be better than the a7s II? And from what I'm hearing the new Sony a73 is awesome for astrophotography and beating out the a7s II as far as high ISO performance!! I can't wait to get mine! Marvin

[@craigwilson1604]

bet that crossing was cold :) love the pics mate and great video

[@BenGeorgeWALES]

Hi Alyn. Thanks so much for another great video. It's really interesting to see how you plan and set up these amazing shots. Truly inspiring stuff. Can you provide some advice on how you manage to focus your shots in the dark? Is it just trial and error. Thanks. Keep up the good work!

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks Ben buddy! I use live view, I'll do a demo in an upcoming Vlog. I've just received a filter to test which is designed for perfect focus so I'll use that vid as an excuse to show you how I do it

[@ottoblucker]

Insane great picture.

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks Otto!

[@OSMphoto]

Awesome very cool

[@derek8272]

Loving this channel, and that photo at the end...... is just ............... 😦

[@stargazersview6997]

Nice work Alyn

[@AlynWallace]

Jörg W thanks a lot!

[@iaingeere2932]

Fantastic video Alyn, i need to get out more and try some night shots .

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks a lot Iain! Do it you wont regret it

[@Rwm18]

Brilliant. All round great vlog. Agree with the other comments, your enthusiasm is inspiring to get out and try this for myself. The tide clip was hilarious haha. Aside from the selfie in the vid have you done any astrophotography with the a7sii? Much difference to the canon's final results? (just the image quality, not a brand war lol) Also that tripod is study as a rock, the wind didn't budge it at all!!

[@AlynWallace]

Ha Cheers Ryan bud! I'm no brand fanboy don't worry they're all tools to me. Yeah I'm starting to fall in love with the A7SII. It can comfortably go to much highers ISOs than the 6D and you can compose in the dark with Live View which is a game changer for me. Smaller resolution stills but it resolves detail incredibly (the final shot would not have been possible without the Sony, foreground exposure was ISO25,600 and 5 secs shutter speed. Anything longer than 8secs and the light from the lighthouse was coming into the camera, so probably impossible to get with the 6D).

[@scotty4418]

truly awesome imagery. I hope your seminars at Digital Splash this week are successful and wished I was there for the two days instead of just the Sunday. Look forward to your next blog soon Alyn

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks a lot Scotty, if you see me on the Sunday say hi :)

[@scotty4418]

Will do, looking forward to the event

[@TheCarlsolo]

Really nice class :) Hugs fron México

[@sanjeebguru]

The pic at 7:45 .. so amazing . M new to astrophotography. And you got a new subscriber . ;)

[@rrafaelpaz]

Beautiful to watch. Would like to achieve something similar with my GH5, but don't think I will haha

[@theLabradorite]

I'm so glad to have discovered your channel. Your photos are always stunning. And living in Asia, I haven't heard much about Wales, your videos really opened my eyes, what a beautiful country. I'm now planning for a trip there next year. I'm not nearly as good a photographer as you are, but hope to get some good shots with my old nikon 610!

[@AlynWallace]

Wow thank you so much! I'm glad you found my channel!! Means a lot that I've inspired you to look into Wales

[@theLabradorite]

@@AlynWallace I couldn't believe what I heard. RIP Alyn. I now live in Wales and you inspired me so much to explore this beautiful country.

[@domasdiponas330]

you deserve more subscribers!! awesome!!!

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks a lot Domas :)

[@madmoiselle007]

Brilliant

[@davekelly8168]

Excellent video and pics.. Only just found your channel, definitely worth a subscribe..👍👍👍👍

[@bigolives]

Dude! I was at South Stack back in August for my first 'classic head torch into the sky' shot ;-) Condition where really good, I could've stayed all night! But mate that image you caught at the end.. Outstanding!!

[@AlynWallace]

bigolives ha no way what are the odds! Thanks a lot man

[@bigolives]

Alyn Wallace hopefully I'll see you in November buddy!!

[@crazydude5624]

Wow 😮

[@denisefoote647]

A brilliant video Alyn, you have so much talent. Just keep out of the sea next time!

[@AlynWallace]

Haha thanks Denise! Gotta do what you gotta do :D

[@ciarancraig5483]

Great video love your work be interested in seeing a video of your post processing if you get the chance

[@AlynWallace]

Ciaran Craig thanks! I'll never put my personal editing workflow on KZbin as I offer private tuition but I will post some basic Lightroom workflows and tips in the near future

[@prateekgoel6514]

One of the most amazing Astrophotography I've ever seen. And also great vlog!! Actually, I was looking for live astrophotography content....feeling great that I got yours. One last thing, I'm also trying to get my hands on astrophotography with my Nikon D3300. I hope you could help me with the "vlog making software".

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks a lot welcome to the channel :D I use Adobe Premiere to edit my vlogs :)

[@blueman841]

Thank you for posting this, it really cleared up a lot of questions I had about selfie's at night. One question I do have for you. Do you prefer to take panorama shots vertically or horizontal? I have heard a lot of comments for both.

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks a lot. Always portrait orientation if I'm sweeping left to right or right to left. If I'm going up or down then landscape shots.

[@ahambhramasmii]

Bro which camera, lens and settings. Please let me know. Those pictures are incredible

[@carlosmanuelalmagro]

Hi Alyn! Congrats for your nice video and great photos. I just wanted to ask you something regarding the Gary Fong diffuser, which I am also using... I only use the speedlight for nght shots... but don't know anything else about it :) Could you tell me what kind of filters you use to make it warmer and not so intense? Best regards, Carlos

[@AlynWallace]

Theyre just CTO gels that I found on Amazon. Then I cut them up to fit over the flash and under the Lightsphere :)

[@bivouacphotography4768]

Really nice video - working my way through your stuff. What app is it you used @ around 3 minutes in? Looks excellent.

[@AlynWallace]

Bivouac Photography thanks a lot! That's PhotoPills, I explain it a little better in vlog 002 "photographing the stars on the Welsh coast"

[@ilofoten441]

Sick photos!!! Love your Vlog!! I've learn a lot, form even seeing 2 of your episodes!! keep it up! haha. btw. you missed one shoting star at 10:15!! - iLofoten Photo

[@AlynWallace]

I Lofoten thanks a lot dude! Ah yeah good spot!

[@kunalshete2748]

awsm bro

[@jhanphillipco]

Nice vid. Do you have any tutorial discussing composition and some typical subjects while shooting milky way? Thanks a bunch.

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks Jhan. Not yet but that's a good idea thanks I'll do one in the future

[@dearwhitestudio5968]

Hi, with the shots that you took, are they composites or did you get the image in a single shot?

[@davidpearce2981]

Nice video alyn . Good info I'll have to give it a try. ( I'm afraid of the dark haha )

[@AlynWallace]

David Pearce thanks David! Try going out in full moon first :)

[@tangaroa678]

Very cool. What's the location of the shot at 7.46? Cheers!

[@arunhvk]

its a really good pic

[@calebfox8822]

Do a tutorial on settings for astrophotography on your camera!

[@Fuentesdefinanzas]

Hello, I have the Sony A7III and I get hot pixels (red, green and white dots) in some of my long exposure astrophotos, Do you know why is that and how should I fix it? thanks for this wonderful channel.

[@AlynWallace]

Use Dark Frame Subtraction or try Dust and Scratches filter in Photoshop

[@willjohnsnow]

These vlogs are my new favourite channel 😄 Out of interest, did you learn how to use a startracker just with articles and videos online? I'm wondering if there's demonstrations and workshops that try before you buy. Looking forward to VLOG004... with scuba gear this time? 😂

[@AlynWallace]

Hahaha cheers Will. I might need to get an Aquatech waterproof housing I think haha Yeah I just read stuff online and it comes with pretty good instructions as well. I will do a video in the future, I'm also talking with a camera shop to see if they would loan some to do a workshop/play session one night in the Beacons

[@willjohnsnow]

Alyn Wallace What a great idea, 🙋‍♂️one ticket please! 😁

[@Keenan716]

1:36 "Tickling the testicles" - Alyn Wallace 2017

[@linkedwinters]

I think I found this exact hut on google maps. It was called South Stack Lighthouse I'm pretty sure.

[@snoboardz1972]

Really great video. I took away a lot from this tutorial. May I ask what the red light source is that precedes and follows your bulb flash?

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks a lot! Just an indicator light to notify you that its received wireless signal. Bit annoying for me at night yeah haha