I Got SPECIAL ACCESS to Photograph ALMA Observatory at Night

[@msmith2016]

This showed up in my feed today. Alyn's videos were a great source of learning when I got into astrophotography a few years ago and continue to be. I think though, that the big lesson for me in this video is to treat every moment like it might be your last chance, "for a very long time". Rest in peace Alyn and thanks for your creativity, teaching, and inspiration.

[@johnanderson7470]

Hearing you say ‘it’ll be a long time till I get to photograph the southern hemisphere again’ and you passing away, shows how you should enjoy every moment like it’s your last. R.I.P buddy 🌌

[@mohamine771]

wish we all be able to visit the Southern Hemisphere at least once in our life time to enjoy that marvellous part of the sky

[@StarScaperPhoto]

I've been missing these adventure vlogs so much man! What a treat this one was 😀. Such a stunning location. Really respect the speed you work at under time pressure at 5000m altitude while also making a vlog and trying to be sociable with the people around you 😅. Love the airglow tbh, makes it extra unique.

[@topquarkbln]

Perfectly said 👍

[@AlynWallace]

Haha it can be quite the juggling act hey :) Thanks dude.

[@MartinFransson]

I keep coming back to your videos. They are a great inspiration for my own work and photography. You are missed but your memory lives on...

[@andreaboyle9435]

I can't believe how fast you work! Two hours and you gathered SO much raw data to work on. I might get one pano while running around like a headless chicken... Your shots are beautiful! And I love seeing the vlogs again :)

[@insanebmxthomas]

yeah it's like all the years he was doing the craziest work culminated right into those 2 hours. i think he absolutely smashed it.

[@topquarkbln]

Under our eyes, from the beginning till now, he has become a quite successful Pro ❤️👍

[@FamilySkywatchers]

RIP Skywatcher. First time watching the videos and breaks my heart there’s one less of us. I know you are one more star up there. shining our skies and magnifying our observations. Rest in peace 💫⭐️

[@justinrichardson3864]

My favorite part of this channel is that the intro has by far the best production value in photography youtube....and then the episode name is just the file name.

[@herby19661]

I think all of your shots are amazing. You remind of my son and his artistry. If it's not perfect he doesn't like it, while I am looking at the same creation he made with my jaw on the floor. Your photography is out of this world. Thank you and stay well.

[@MichaelLevAstro]

That LMG shot at the end is probably my favorite astroscape shots i've ever seen! Well done! 👏

[@timewarpclub]

Dear Alyn, I watched this video again, and this is absolutely amazing. This video must have been very hard for you. I have noticed a trend that most astro photographers are no longer doing timelapses. Even in this video, when you shot the star trails, i think it said that was 790 shots so that could easily be a 15-20 second timelapse video I got inspired by your work and started doing timelapses, but now i am questioning why are so many people giving up on timelapses are those no longer interesting for people or is it unrealistic goal to have a channel of milkyway timelapses

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks! The star trail was shot in portrait orientation and also at a super low ISO so the individual images would be dark. The reason I don't do much time-lapse anymore is because they take so long! You have to leave your camera for hours and then process for hours more. I'm already doing photography, KZbin and all the stuff behind the scenes to run a successful business. So I leave time lapsing to the pros these days, people like Night Lights Films and Timestorm films. Also, they take up a lot of GB and I've spent enough on hard drives as it is!

[@timewarpclub]

​@@AlynWallace thank you for your response. I am new to this, so completely forgot that startrails would be at lower ISOs. Your work is really inspiring. Thank you for all the knowledge and guidance. I am only in my second Milkyway season and I am honestly asking myself is it a good idea to do timelapses. Wish you well for you channel/ business.

[@chrisjames1924]

@@AlynWallaceRIP Alyn. You will be missed.

[@PaulMDillon]

Been missing your astro vlogs so much. Nice to see you back at it. What a cool experience to get back to that observatory and shoot so many images! Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and inspiration ❤

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Brilliant work Alyn. Certainly worth all your hard effort to get up there. What a great opportunity you had. Loved the images mate.

[@jayhook-zm1pw]

did you notice the meteor shot at 17:04? top center of the screen. Absolutely the best video you have done this year.

[@SugarAndCiderbyKatie]

OMG I have no idea how I got lucky enough to get recommended this video tonight, but I'm actually so grateful. I was so bored and sick of scrolling through 1 terrible video after another, and there you were! 3 of my favorite things in the world in 1 video: beautiful photos, good trivia info, and anything pointed at the stars. Thanks!

[@deadalways]

one of the best astro pics I'll see in my life

[@jurgenseibertz4531]

Thanks for the effort an great vid and pictures

[@alisonfairley5861]

Wow! what an experience and some incredible images Alyn! Thank you so very much for sharing all this with us.

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Thanks for sharing again Alyn. Amazing location and so lucky to have access. 790 images for the star trails, Wow. Stay safe 🇦🇺

[@NeilArthurs]

Wow, that star trail at the end was just special!! 👍😍 all the images turned out wonderful. What a treat it must have been to be able to visit such a unique location! Lookin' forward to more of the vlogs! Cheers!

[@charlesstafford2433]

Spectacular opportunity and spectacular images. Thank you!

[@viewintospace]

Absolutely amazing video and amazing pictures - totally blown away.....

[@soffici1]

RiP Alyn. Your enthusiasm brings tears to my eyes, knowing you lost the chance to be there again to take some more stunning photographs of the beautiful night sky. If there is an afterlife (which I very much doubt) I hope you’re enjoying the darkest skies you can possibly do Cheers, mate

[@bralampt]

Crazy beautiful views🌌💫 Great work Alyn Thank you🤘

[@astrojourneyuk]

Just stunning!!! What a great opportunity.

[@danscott5776]

Wow Wow and another wow what a video, superb capture's and what a location 🌟✨🌌🌌 absolutely love it 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AstroRoad]

No idea how you nailed all those images with such a short time limit while also vlogging and having a yarn to old mate at a ridiculous altitude. Amazing spot, unreal to see thr milky way so clearly in video.

[@MicroFourNerds]

What an opportunity! Absolutely amazing

[@bengterlandsson7921]

Wow! Thanks for sharing the experience 😊

[@GTCorey87]

That star trail image is fantastic!

[@georgepoz1789]

Absolutely stunning.

[@lindamacfarland8468]

Absolutely, spectacular. What a special place to be granted permission to access. Admire your stamina in such harsh conditions. I love the vertical with the orange and green airglow. Thanks for sharing this experience.

[@rolsonn]

Loved all the images. The star trail photo's incredible. Thanks for sharing the adventure

[@Larpy1933]

That’s an amazing story - and photographic work. Everyone who thinks living on Mars would be “fun” should spend a month living up there. And if they’re still smiling, 5 years up there. Thanks.

[@SteveZodiac777]

What a fantastic trip and set of wonderful photos. Brilliant. Many thanks for sharing!

[@highlander774]

...das is soooo wahnsinnig schön!! Was Du ein Glück hast, da hin zu können! Danke für das Video!

[@richritter]

Wow! You looked like you were certainly in your element! Great video Alyn! Was fascinating!

[@appalingbehaviour]

Superb. Utterly utterly superb.

[@doublejackmcleod9931]

Spectacular Alyn! Thanks for sharing. A million thumbs up for the star trail at the end 🤩🤩

[@tonymarsh3541]

I remember the vlog of your first visit. Seems like you went better prepared this time, and with the moonless nights those plans really paid off. Glad you passed the medical to go up again 👍

[@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800]

Amazing Alyn !speechless out of this well you know Bravo Well done

[@sengcharlsonliew1502]

Absolutely stunning~ Worth it~~

[@cbetylkata87]

Absolutely amazing video and I am sure a brutally exceptional experience for you. Thanks for sharing these moments!

[@Rainy78]

I've missed your vlogs Alyn. Top notch work mate! Your star trail photograph at the end = Mindblown🤯 Would love to see another updated video on that process if you could? Looks like you've mastered it. Looks so vibrant, smooth, and better than ever! 👌

[@lorenzoranieritenti3027]

This is sooo freaking awesome my friend! Next time you gotta bring me with you!!!😍😍😍

[@7NEOMAN]

Incredible Alyn. Missed your adventures

[@yz2760]

Breath taking beauty coupled with great dedication of Alyn!

[@williammartens1776]

Alyn, I first watched your astrovlogs from Utah and every since then astrophotography has quite literally changed my perspective on life. I've traveled to all of the national parks in southern utah to shoot astrophotography because of seeing that initial arches video. Thanks for the astrovlogs!

[@vaunsphotography6820]

Looking pretty awesome with those dark skies!

[@alansparrow6396]

Just out of this world 😄😄😄😄👍👍

[@Seegurkenwombat]

the sky colours are absolutely amazin! love taht splash of green! well done! Thanks for letting us partake. If you ever feel like vlogging about light pollution battle or visiting Germany feel free to stop by! ;)

[@mariopereira8261]

Simply amazing.😀 Incredible photos that very few have access to, thank you Alyn for sharing this expedition😀🌠

[@cdz9400]

That...was....amazing. i just recently subscribed and boy am i glad i did. This video made me remember why im doing astrophotography. As im sure you and all other astrophotographers know, it can be frustrating. But seeingthe beautiful images you took made me remember why its worth it

[@blarbysliggelberry3896]

brilliant work. cheers from connecticut and clear skys to all.

[@johngiromini5745]

What an amazing opportunity, Alyn! And your photos are just awesome. 4200 meters in Colorado is about all I can handle. Safe travels, and great sky watching!

[@tephe9986]

WOW!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@inakilauzirika5076]

Overwhelming scenario Alyn and awesome pics -all of them - you were able to shoot in such a short time. Outstanding work!

[@kirkkeyesphoto]

What an awesome opportunity, And your photos are amazing, Alyn!

[@colinsmart02]

Amazing star trails! Excellent video

[@aussieNate2611]

This was my first time seeing what you do and I was blown away by your talent in capturing the night sky. I was so blown away that I got quite emotional watching this. your passion for this shows in the end result. thank you for sharing this, mate. I am now subscribed to your channel 👍 keep it coming!!

[@ambrosechiu2338]

wow, what an experience and perfect weather plus no wind. love the star trails photo💞

[@34Media]

amazing shots mate congrats all that hard work paid off , what an amazing location !

[@wrightdobbs]

Awesome stuff Alyn. Thanks for sharing!

[@sallyjberry805]

Beyond words! What a wonderful opportunity - and such fabulous images and content! Thank you for putting this together in a vlog to share.

[@frankhuynh8497]

Absolutely love this and all your work Alyn! You continue to inspire us all to appreciate and explore the night sky. Appreciate all that you do.

[@AnomandarisPurake]

some absolutely spectacular images!

[@IslandGirl4Life]

Took my breath away! Astounding as usual Alyn. Stay blessed.

[@rickbrown7067]

So beautiful, great job Alyn. Keep up the Awesome work.

[@scotty4418]

What an incredible experience that must have been Alyn and that final image was simply stunning, one of many wonderful images in this astrovlog. Thank you for sharing this, it truly was amazing

[@Allotmentwithpaul]

OMG how lucky, very well done 👍 you’ve getting some cracking images there mind looking forward to your next video 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kenprodigalidad6925]

This photo vlog is a gem

[@derp4428]

Omg what a sky! And imagine being surrounded by large telescopes while shooting ^_^ Thanks for another wonderful video, Alyn. And I think I'm on Team Pro-airglow, it looks kinda surreal and adds in some cold contrasts to the warmer colours of the Ha in the nebulae - also congratz on the jaw dropping star trail image! Normally I am not that much into star trails since I find they look too artificial in most images, but this one made me say WOW out loud while watching the video. Take care, looking forward to more adventures ^_^

[@aldiosmio]

Thank you Sean! That love of astronomy and hearing his struggles setting up the gear, he's just like the rest of us, a star lover :)

[@richardhurst1969]

absolutely amazing Alyn, such a privilege to be able to visit the site

[@helencogan2187]

WOW!! AMAZING images!!!

[@prasath3142]

Stunning!! One of the best astro vlogs!! As always so good to see you doing astro vlogs, please do more of it!🔥🔥🔥

[@matej.mlakar]

I know you dont post oftern these days, but when you do... what an adventure! And images! Compliments so Sean too as seems like a great company and a really nice guy.

[@puck528co]

Super exciting!

[@dovwatanabe9355]

Great to see a vlog from such a fantastic place! Your images are inspiring and wondrous as always, and it's crazy to see you in the zone like this, working quickly while doing a vlog and chatting amiably with folks. I would have been going nuts. Thanks for this one, Alyn!

[@themadhavsharmaphotography7029]

was really waiting for this one alyn , absolutely killed it with the gum nebula one and the 360 vr , KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK , ALOT OF PEOPLE LOOK UPTO YOU (Incl me :)

[@tripbreaker]

In an interview Daniel Craig said that was one of the most beautiful places he ever visited. They filmed a part of Quantum of Solace there.

[@peterwoolliams1283]

Saves the best till last… can’t wait for the new calendar!

[@arjundhannyify]

Amazing vlog!!! Keep up your passion n effort to inspire the world around you, man! Stunning shots in such short time !

[@IChannelOfficial]

Such a wholesome video!❤

[@Kevin.kistermann]

Such an amazing vlog, like Starscaper said i also missed that vlogs. Nice to see, that you also used an filter for ha imaging. For the imaging of the magelanic cloud, i think i would remove the airglow.

[@colinsmith18]

Your comment about previously messing up your star trails photo made me smile. If the really really good astrophotographers like you can occasionally mess up, then there's hope for us amateurs 😅

[@LeeMansfield]

well done Alyn - superb mate

[@tashacano3324]

Man those were some gorgeous shots!!

[@hichemsoltan]

Such a great work! ❤

[@KoenvanBarneveld]

Super awesome dude! Was really looking forward to another real Astro adventure and this one was a serious banger!

[@Erikenstein]

You really inspired me and taught me to do astro stuffs. Rest in peace

[@galacticnemesis366]

Beautiful mate! 🤩🔭✨

[@h_y_b_m_k]

Wow!!!That's the best star trails I've seen in my entire life🤩🤩🤩

[@mattjohn7700]

WOW. Brilliant.

[@patford9943]

Epic video Alyn! I’m not a star trail fan but yours is spectacular. Your book is a great resource and I refer to it all the time.

[@Priyanshu369up]

Favourite one ❤🌌🔭

[@timewarpclub]

this is very inspiring work, Alyn.

[@stillededge]

Nailed it! 👍👍

[@pruthuvanara1243]

This guy is really living the dream life of every astrophotographers. Hatts off to your dedication and efforts alyn you're really doing an outstanding work. Videos like these are totally a blessing to us ❤. And honestly I'm soo jealous of you now 😢 😅😅

[@jeroexx]

i really missed these vlogs. What an amazing sight that had to be.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Amazing location and shots!