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In today's video I received special permission to photograph the ALMA Observatory in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The skies here are some of the darkest in the world but at 5000m altitude, it can be quite challenging to work. In my short time on the plateau I managed to capture multiple Milky Way panoramas, the Magellanic Clouds, the Gum Nebula and star trails.
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[@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 🌌

[@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.

[@MichaelLevAstro]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@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!

[@deadalways]

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

[@astrojourneyuk]

Just stunning!!! What a great opportunity.

[@GTCorey87]

That star trail image is fantastic!

[@wrightdobbs]

Awesome stuff Alyn. Thanks for sharing!

[@bralampt]

Crazy beautiful views🌌💫 Great work Alyn Thank you🤘

[@sengcharlsonliew1502]

Absolutely stunning~ Worth it~~

[@Heinrich_Von_Schnellfahrer]

I`m not jealous.. not one bit.. no, REALLY, not AT ALL.. I have no idea how you got that idea.. 🤥

[@helencogan2187]

WOW!! AMAZING images!!!

[@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800]

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

[@richritter]

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

[@tashacano3324]

Man those were some gorgeous shots!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@cbetylkata87]

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

[@LeeMansfield]

well done Alyn - superb mate

[@puck528co]

Super exciting!

[@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

[@34Media]

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

[@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

[@inakilauzirika5076]

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

[@mattjohn7700]

WOW. Brilliant.

[@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.

[@Erikenstein]

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

[@yz2760]

Breath taking beauty coupled with great dedication of Alyn!

[@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 ^_^

[@stephennorgrove2924]

Great video Alyn

[@tephe9986]

WOW!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@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 ❤️👍

[@SteveZodiac777]

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

[@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! 👌

[@ambrosechiu2338]

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

[@mariopereira8261]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@blarbysliggelberry3896]

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

[@IChannelOfficial]

Such a wholesome video!❤

[@highlander774]

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

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Amazing location and shots!

[@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!

[@kirkkeyesphoto]

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

[@IslandGirl4Life]

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

[@MicroFourNerds]

What an opportunity! Absolutely amazing

[@prasath3142]

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

[@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!!

[@hichemsoltan]

Such a great work! ❤

[@kevins8575]

Fantastic!

[@bengterlandsson7921]

Wow! Thanks for sharing the experience 😊

[@paulmorrall5719]

Great video, welcome to the frustration of PA in the Southern Hemisphere using Octans 😀

[@arjundhannyify]

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

[@vaunsphotography6820]

Looking pretty awesome with those dark skies!

[@7NEOMAN]

Incredible Alyn. Missed your adventures

[@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.

[@RegularVeteran]

this was super cool! congrats on the access and the shots! Absolutely beautiful!

[@colinsmart02]

Amazing star trails! Excellent video

[@georgepoz1789]

Absolutely stunning.

[@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.

[@richardhurst1969]

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

[@jonnyanderson2271]

Definitely something I’d love to do one day, unfortunately in my situation probably a pipe dream. Not even to take photos per say, but just be there in awe of our night sky. 🙏😎👊

[@heiyoo_kya23]

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

[@zakstone9821]

Air glow. The algae of the night sky.

[@stillededge]

Nailed it! 👍👍

[@Allotmentwithpaul]

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

[@kja_deepak5474]

you showing us the real natural beauty

[@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 😢 😅😅

[@KoenvanBarneveld]

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

[@SadeqHayati]

amazing unique experience man

[@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 👍

[@stevenrobinsonpictures]

Looks like you got an Acratech GXP Ballhead. Love mine! Nice images.

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Outstanding. Thank you

[@ericralte6586]

10:23 Shooting star behind you..hehe

[@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 :)

[@sebmaccphoto]

Feel our pain! Polar aligning in the southern hemisphere is a pain in the @$$. Thank goodness for the ASI Air 😂 Great video, nice to see you back.

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Wow dude! Just…… wow! Well done u lucky bugger!

[@aqrmm_2246]

beautiful ❤️

[@jeroexx]

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

[@LogansAstro]

What a spectacular experience (and video). I remember flying into Peru at 12,000 feet and had terrible altitude sickness for 24hrs. Good to see you guys had oxygen - would have made a world of difference. This images you captured are stunning, especially with our impressive southern hemisphere GUM nebula.

[@MrSkySharks]

Amazing work, as always. I'd love to visit that same spot some day.

[@Ohmy1956]

RIP Alyn

[@alansparrow6396]

Just out of this world 😄😄😄😄👍👍

[@astrodad-simonb277]

Have to say best yet mate !! 👏

[@camerasandcoffee3466]

Absolutely stunning Alyn! WOW! I noticed you shot with ISO 1600 here and I was curious if that might me the cleanest ISO for night shooting. I also own an A7iv, but not the astro modded version, and I'm hoping you can offer some input for the cleanest ISO for night photography using the A7iv. Thanks so much!

[@mikehardy8247]

In the 80's I spent 2 weeks 5 years in a row camping at 3.5 kilometers in the Rocky Mountains. It wasn't that bad. I live at sea level. I wish I was into night sky photography then. It was spectacular though. As always, beautiful. I like the airglow.

[@insanebmxthomas]

broooooo i was hoping you'd get another chance you smashed it!

[@insanebmxthomas]

love the airglow and all the color it brings man. Insane you could see the magellanic cloud on video, crazy footage as well 👏

[@paulflatt1518]

Fantastic experience for you. Well done. All the images were great. I'm sure this will be an experience you will long remember. The highest I have ever b been is 4400 meters but that was 49 years ago without a camera. I am hoping for a trip to the Aquarius plateau one of these days at 3300 meters for a chance at either meteors, Milky Way, or night time thunderstorms in the distance. What a great experience for you.

[@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 😅

[@ironspike171]

Hi Alyn. Nice to everyone understands the dedication, money, time, effort, planning and skill is needed for „a handfull photos“. I do - very much! This is so amazing, thanks for sharing. Im also wondering why you didn’t „stretch“ your content. Other youtubers would have dond this in a series of videos: 1 Planning and the journey, 2 load-out of gear used, 3 taking pictures of night one, 4 taking pictures of night 2, 5 editing the photos… I would certainly watch all of it in length. But nit any youtuber is alike. I wouldn’t mind watching more, slower and more detailed content, if you habe these rare photo expeditions.

[@OzBeefer]

very jealous of a Bortle 1!!!!! one day...... you did well to get minimal star trials with a 1min exposure, I'd personally filter out the green of the air-glow with a minor white-balance adjustment in Lightroom, as it reeks of artificial light - however it's probably too tempting to remove the orange as well and it starts looking a little bit too contrived - maybe send me a RAW and I'll give it a go ;) hahahhaa

[@andreguimaraes96]

Awesome 🖖🏼