Milky Way At 50MM

[@nitishsingla1234]

The 50mm panorama, with all of the highlighted celestial objects looks amazing. I literally paused the video for a couple of minutes to admire the beauty of photo and the Milky Way. Awesome pic Richard :)

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased this video was inspiring for you Nitish. Thanks for watching.

[@rocheuro]

same here!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@rocheuro Thanks so much

[@evgeni2306]

Richard you are so inspirational.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm glad you're getting something out of the videos. Appreciate you watching.

[@drshawnie]

You had a smashing good night under the stars! You were so productive and successful on this night!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it was an amazing night Shawnie . .I did get a bit carried away .. I appreciate you watching.

[@pauldomsten8331]

Always a pleasure to watch and learn from you Richard! It always makes me smile how you find time for a cupper and a biscuit. You seem like such a genuinely nice guy. Take care and have a nice weekend.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're a very kind man indeed Paul. Thanks heaps for supporting my work.

[@keith2599]

Richard is the KING of night time imagery, Simply beautiful and awesome work period...Love this channel...73s from the u.k

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very kind indeed Keith, thanks so much for your support.

[@leefboi-beats9211]

That first shot just took my breath wow Amazing good work.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for watching, really appreciated.

[@michaelgoulding4425]

Great video Richard, images are amazing as usual. Love the story like presentation, always a pleasure

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for tuning in Michael, always appreciate your comments.

[@antipodesastro667]

Hi Richard. I'm sure your videos are getting better and better. I just love the results you got with the 50mm. And the beautiful scenery matched with that music...WOW! Awesome work! Lisa

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very kind as always Lisa. Thanks for watching again.

[@83jbbentley]

I think your gift of storytelling is on par with your Astrophotogrpahy work. Inspiring.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very kind of you to say Josh. I really appreciate your support.

[@barnos1966]

The old tree bathing in the light of Venus, wow, love this picture.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate you watching as always Darren

[@darkskyimages5911]

And what an outcome it is! Fantastic, Richard 👏🏼

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you enjoyed it my friend.

[@numismaticfanatic9173]

Brilliant Richard, so good to finally track you down after all these years. Your knowledge and handle on the topic is so spot on. Superb presentation, well done.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for watching, really appreciate your comments.

[@numismaticfanatic9173]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Glad you responded, I've heard so much about your work. Now I finally get to see your artistry first hand. If only "Buttsy" was still here to see it too! Please say hi to Glenys for me, cheers!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Now you've really got me guessing your identity .. the KZbin name doesn't give it away. Although the Buttsy comment ..... Gibbo ..??? @@numismaticfanatic9173

[@numismaticfanatic9173]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Spot on, got it in one. I know this content is a couple of years old but I'll be certainly on the look out for more! Go Tiges...👍

[@marysmith5015]

Wow! That pano at the end was GOLD!!! And the music playing with it! I could play that on a loop while starring at that photo. Your work is just amazing every time! I love every single video you put out!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You are very kind indeed Mary. Thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Love the panoramas!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for tuning in mate.

[@nrlondon7959]

Love the video again. It has been awhile since I have visited your channel. I really enjoy your enthusiasm for the work. Awesome photos. The core of the Milky Way is gone up north. Take care. Nyall

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for coming back for a look Nyall, I really appreciate that.

[@TehStriker]

Amazing shots, Richard. Many thanks to share all that beauty with us.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome my friend. Thanks for watching.

[@quarkyman1]

It doesn’t get any better than this, great video and images Richard. 🙏🏻🍺🍺👌🏻

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching again Michael

[@JasonLorette]

Those were awesome...great results!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Jason

[@DavidFerrett666]

Nice video Richard. Enjoyed the story telling format. And, of course, nice pics.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for following along David. Always appreciate your comments.

[@mrdev9843]

On the whole, I can say that it's not as easy as you make it look 👌👌 cheers👍👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Mr Dev. It does take a lot of hard work and commitment . .that's for sure.

[@PhillipMcCallum]

Thankyou Richard a quick one today, Saturdays off to a good start.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for your support Phillip. Greatly appreciated.

[@gdc4736]

Amazing pictures as ever. Your work is my inspiration.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you like it my friend. Thanks for watching.

[@Trinity-wear]

What a cool guy.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very kind of you my friend

[@photographylerning]

thank you richard, it was wonderful

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Iman.

[@photographylerning]

@@nightscapeimages.richard 🤟🏻🌷🍀

[@PentaxLife]

great shots love your work Richard

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for tuning in Jeff, really appreciate it.

[@lesladbrook4508]

Fabulous presentation Richard, always enjoy your videos.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it Les, thanks so much for watching.

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

Richard, you're an awesome photographer full stop! Happy tree adventures, lol

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You are always very kind Suzanne and I very much appreciate your supportive comments.

[@PereaPhotography]

These are the mages are absolutely beautiful Richard! Love that 35mm focal length for Astro shots.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Mike and Chris, always very much appreciate your comments and support.

[@inquisitivesoul8978]

What a nice night out you had. Great shots!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it was wonderful. Thanks for watching.

[@mohammadel-mohammadi5666]

You got GOLDEN hands, sir! You're a landscape astrophotographer by nature. Your fan from Michigan, US!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I very much appreciate your support Mohammad.

[@mohammadel-mohammadi5666]

@@nightscapeimages.richard You deserve it sir! I have a small question if you please. What do you think about the Sony a7SII for astrophotography? Is it a good camera?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@mohammadel-mohammadi5666 The Sony A7sii is a great camera but only 12 mpx. My feeling is that you may well be better served with the A7iii or even the newly released A7iv as they have more megapixels. The A7S series of cameras are excellent video cameras and I use one for my video work.

[@mohammadel-mohammadi5666]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Perfect! Thank you very much for this amazing advice, sir!

[@caryr.7089]

Subbed from NC, USA. Awesome work!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for your support Cary. Much appreciated.

[@kaaytie84]

thank you so much for your videos. you have inspired me to take a trip to Alaska next year. So I will be watching your videos every day to learn how to take better pictures .

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for watching. I hope your Alaska trip goes really well.

[@carlreid4161]

Well after watching your night time adventures I went and bought the Z6ii and the 20mm 1.8S and after seeing your images in this one there’s another lens identified for my wishlist! Thanks for sharing your stunning images and your inspiration.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for watching Carl. The 50mm f1.8S lens is superb . .one of their best.

[@Хоббиромантика]

Потрясающе красиво!!!!! То что надо для пейзажного астрофо!!!!! Класс 🙌!!!!!!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks indeed my friend.

[@frankoley6826]

Another great video Richard, thank you!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate you watching Frank

[@stemac67]

Thanks for another entertaining and informative video Richard. Have yourself a great week 👍🏻🌌

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate you watching Steve.

[@steveroddy2591]

Love your work Richard.👍🏻

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased to hear that Steve, thanks heaps.

[@davelong6727]

Thanks again Richard for another interesting Video!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

And thanks again for tuning in Dave .. !!!

[@mysticgavel]

I wished I lived somewhere without so much light pollution so I can see this stuff.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes that is a major problem around the world we live in.

[@SuperBuickregal]

Another great video Richard, thanks again and keep on shooting!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

As always I appreciate you watching Thomas

[@ChrisMosner]

Breathtaking, as always!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again for watching Chris

[@royhornyak8596]

Lol, I am still using my D810, and my Nikor 20mm F1.8. Still love that pairing. No Milky way for us till April. But as usual you have got to my creative side, and it will not be long before I am out again. Thanks once again Richard, for all your hard work. TC mate.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Good on you Roy. There is always something to shoot out there my friend. Nothing wrong with your D810 and 20mm combination at all.

[@gm010379]

THANKYOU...

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you for watching Phoenix

[@waterdragonstudios7167]

Great video, and good tips thanks

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@tonyclark1504]

Another enjoyable and informative video. Thanks Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're welcome Tony, thanks so much for watching.

[@andreasholmstrom6308]

Wow. You naild it 🙏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Andreas.

[@andreasholmstrom6308]

@@nightscapeimages.richard off course I watch 🙏 you are one of the best of astrophotography on the whole KZbin. You and Alyn Wallace👏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@andreasholmstrom6308 Thanks again Andreas.

[@PhillTicehurst]

great work Richard

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Appreciate you watching as always Phill

[@davidmaltby2065]

Great video and as usual great detail and information. Plus the shots were awesome.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching David, always appreciate your comments.

[@mikehirst3294]

Love your work Richard

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you do Mike. Thanks for tuning in.

[@AntonioCarlosPavanato]

The pictures were excellent! 50mm lenses provide fantastic compositions, but requires a bit of patience to find the correct composition! Congratulations! I hope one day I can photograph like you! Hugs direct from Brazil!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome Antonio. Glad you enjoyed the video my friend.

[@sheji100]

Great time watching your videos Richard. I always loved your compositions and the way you explain the process, looks like I am with you during the shoot. Keep inspiring.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate you watching Sharjeel. Thanks for your kind words of encouragement.

[@thomastuorto9929]

Soon as I seen the video title I new there would be pano in there somewhere. Nic e work as always. At :53-:54 , the photo on the right looks like the MW is so close it is going to smack into or scrape by the Earth! Great vid.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again for watching Ted. I really appreciate your comments as always.

[@jffro]

Love it Richard…getting inspired to get out next season & use my Sigma 50mm art for some panos….

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That Sigma 50mm is a great lens .. I'm sure you'll get some amazing images. Appreciate you watching.

[@vasanthakumar9134]

super sir

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you for watching sir.

[@joeshmoe7967]

Fantastic shots. I am now inspired to break out my 50. I bought a few months ago just to have something faster than my f3.5 kit lens. I also recently bought an 11-16 (for my APS-C) for something wide and still reasonably fast f2.8, but I have always liked the challenge of using a 50, which was always the standard in the film days. I need to get out and start scouting and shooting. - Cheers

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Joe. I really appreciate your comments.

[@Wendy-cf5tv]

Thanks so much for this! Beautiful captures! I will keep using the 50 next season and challenging myself. Thanks for your continued inspiration!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome Wendy, thanks so much for your support.

[@eprohoda]

Thiis is amazing! )) )

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm glad you liked it my friend.

[@jeffholmes1362]

Great job again Richard. Love the old tree in silhouette . I’ve never been a fan of in camera noise reduction because of the lag time, but maybe I should revisit it

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Jeff. Yes you can't beat a good silhouette every now and again. I've hardly ever used long exposure noise reduction for the reasons you stated . .however I wanted to give it a try.

[@amitdutta8768]

Thank you Richard for creating such beautiful and inspiring video !! We usually tend to use wide angles for such scenes, so its an eye opener that how a 50mm can also be effectively used.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes you are so right Amit. I appreciate you watching.

[@GrandmasterBBC]

Absolutely brilliant images. You have an incredible eye for composition and it really shows in your results. Please keep these videos coming. They are a great inspiration.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You are very kind indeed my friend, thanks so much for watching.

[@johnwilliams5692]

Hi Richard , John from Oregon. Finally our skies are starting to clear. A couple of days till our summer starts. We have had so much rain. Any way ,We are having a planet and moon line up on the 24 so I am ready to see what my 50 mm f1.8 will do. I am now set up for stacking and panorama shooting. Excited to see what stacking will do. Panorama I think I have a good start . My first extra piece of equipment is JM-II Wireless Remote Control. First step towards a velometer. Getting there with all your help. Thanks

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Good on you John. I hope it all goes well my friend.

[@johnbrennen1776]

BTW loved the ending

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased to hear that John. Thanks so much for watching.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Hugely inspiring! Lots of info and showing even with a 50mm you can create something stunning! My goodness Richard so many great shots, thank you.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hey Mali, thanks heaps for tuning in mate. Really appreciate your comments.

[@GMC43]

Holy crap 🤯 I loved these mate 😎 incredible and always showing us all the tips and tricks! enjoy the milkyway core we have just said goodbye to it here in the UK. Can't wait to see it again. Keep up the amazing work as always 👏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for your kind words Gavin, really appreciate it mate.

[@frightenedtreephotography4304]

Fantastic video as usual Richard. Coincidently a hour before watching this video I was looking at 50mm lenses for astro and this video came up - I had seen some of your previous videos on the subject and I have been inspired. Last week my MSM startracker arrived but I haven't had opportunity to set it up. Thank you for producing well thought out, well explained and inspiring content. You are the best on KZbin.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate your great support and encouragement . it means a lot.

[@bobsheridan6692]

Thank you once again for those wonderful and inspiring shots Richard. I had to watch the video twice to see why you took the single "ambient" light shot as well as the multiple foreground images. Reading the comments below answered that for me given your use of Photoshop's new sky replacement capability. Inspiring as always.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching again Bob, I always appreciate your comments. Yes I should have explained the logic behind the "Ambient Sky" shot.

[@stephenmcarthur2250]

Awesome images as always Richard. Love the pano. Weather here in Wellington NZ has not been clear for about a month. Hopefully this week!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Stephen, really appreciate it.

[@jollivideos4588]

Richard, thank you sir. You videos are so informative. I absolutely love your explanations of the work you do. It is inspirational. I don't understand how you don't have more followers sir. You are very talented, and seem like a genuine person. I really enjoyed you video on repetition. I look forward to seeing the next video.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your very kind words Jeremy. I have given up trying to understand the youtube algorithm ... it does my head in ..!!!!

[@andrew77ax]

Hi Richard...Yours Compositions with milky Way are perfect....Every week i am waiting for video with great anticiparion. I am curious about the assembly of these 3 layers - the sky x2 and foregroud. Best regards from cloudy Poland in new moon...

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Andrzej. I should have explained this a bit better as I've ben asked now quite a few times. When I'm using a tracker I have to eventually blend this in with the foreground subject. To do that I often use the Photoshop sky replacement tool. But I need a sky to replace so I take a single image at high iso so I have that sky. This is my Ambient sky shot. Then I layer any other light painted images over that if needed. Hope that explains it.

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

Another beautiful video with some incredible images! I really enjoy shooting at longer focal lengths. I also shoot wide angle but I do like to see more detail sometimes. Longer focal lengths just show more clearly how magnificent the world and the universe in which we live is. Orion is up again here in the northern hemisphere! Another chance to get some good images of the Orion Nebula 😀.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for your comments David. Yes Orion is a really good subject for the longer focal lengths . .I hope you get plenty moving forward.

[@rj66600]

That’s crazy how you want the Milky Way low. When we want it high. “Northern Hemisphere”!!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

And there is a big difference between your high and my high regarding the milky way .. it's literally straight up.

[@jmfoty4280]

Thank you, Richard, for another outstanding video of inspiration. I also shoot nightscapes with my Nikkor 50mm 1.8 lens. For some reason the star and air glow colors are spectacular with that lens. -John V Foty

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again for watching John. Really appreciate it. Yes the 50mm lenses are just great.

[@three-phase562]

Those panos with the 50mm lens are very impressive. Really interesting to see you experiment with your techniques.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Three-phase. Yes if I can use the 50 I will. It gives a whole new look.

[@peterkennington1043]

Another interesting video Richard, I really haven't tried shooting at that focal length or panoramas, guess I'm just gonna have to bite the bullet one night. Thanks once again for the inspiration.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching again Peter, I really appreciate it. You'll have to give the 50mm a go.

[@Interbeing_CDN]

I'm really impressed with the way your panos turned out Richard. I have used the 50mm f1.8 for night sky panos which greatly enhances the resolution and the extra compression somehow changes the perspective,, but I have only done this with cityscapes and more urban settings where you don't have to worry about star trails. The MW is out of view here in Texas until late winter, but I am definitely going to get my tracker and 50mm out and practice with some night sky landscapes on a starry night. I concur with your views of the Z6ii, it is a great night shooting camera. Thanks Richard for the inspiration!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for your comments Todd, I always appreciate your insights. There's always something new to try with this caper.

[@abroomby]

Another great video Richard, as you know I love the longer focal length, never tried the noise reduction on, interested to try. Love the pano :) well done 👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Alan. Yes I know you're a fan of those long lenses mate.

[@bradtuckerman388]

Stunning work Richard. I haven't been out shooting for ages just because of time or bad weather but I'm hoping that soon I will get back out there. Love your work mate.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Brad. Plenty of time mate . .you'll get out when you're able.

[@brettdavies3887]

Another great video - many thanks - about to do some experimentation with my 105mm Z lens 😊

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

haha. With just 5 seconds without star trails, you'll have a pretty dark photo even if it's fast glass.... got a tracker?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That sounds like a wonderful lens Brett .. like all the Z lenses. Thanks again for watching.

[@MrJcalais]

I love old dead trees for milky way with some low level lighting they come back to life

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes so true John, you can't beat those old dead trees . .and you have quite a few over your way.

[@MrJcalais]

@@nightscapeimages.richard I sure do, would love to see your take with my dead trees here

[@gerdkuhlmann8154]

I always enjoy your contrbution. I would like to be under this stars in australia

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

It's a wonderful place to be in Australia under the stars Gerd. Thank you for watching.

[@billinglendaleca5093]

Great shots as always Richard, I really did like the pano. I shot quite a few Milky Way arch panos earlier in the season(including a tracked pano at 30mm). I love the singular trees, but trees(except Joshua trees) and dark skies aren't all that common here in California. I'm headed out Wednesday for some "off-season" Orion shots.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Bill. Yes I must admit I have a fascination with trees and go searching for them at every opportunity. Hope Orion goes well.

[@AstroRoad]

Amazing panorama there Richard. We are so lucky here through Spring to have the MW core sit up on the western horizon so perfectly for our nightscape photography. I don't have a good 50mm for astrophotography, however have used the Sigma 85mm on the core with tracking and the detail is amazing.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Dominic. Yes 85mm is a great focal length .. very difficult to incorporate a foreground , but I do have a few more "Artistic" shots at 85mm.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Amazing work Richard. You’ve inspired me to try astro next season with my 50mm 1.8 lens. Gosh that pano with the tree looked amazing. It’s funny I was thinking while watching the video how a pano in portrait mode would go. Thanks for sharing the video mate cheers 🍻👍🙏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching again Adrian. Yes I think the common old 50mm lens if often under rated. Looking forward to your next camera test mate.

[@JimVajda82]

Great photos! I love the perspective 50mm gives the Milky Way and I think it works really well for a vertical panorama shot in landscape orientation when the Milky Way is perpendicular to the horizon. I'm not quite sure if LENR is better than just doubling the exposure time. What do you think?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Jim. In this instance I couldn't double the exposure time because I'd certainly have star trails at that 50mm focal length. Still not sure about LENR.

[@JimVajda82]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Sometimes it just makes sense to use LENR. Like the very last very long exposure of the night, turn it on and let it go while I pack up the camera after the exposure is finished.

[@sabrinam.8387]

I always enjoy your videos, thank you Richard! I would love to try this kind of night photography, but here in Germany a Bortle 4 is already the darkest you can find in most places, and we have a quite heavy light pollution at the horizon no matter where you look. Darkest places are at the coast, but that's looking north, with big cities to the south...

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Sabrina. You could still shoot what you can and maybe feature the landscape of foreground subjects to make the images more dynamic. Light painting makes a world of difference., and it's quite addictive. Always happy to help if I can.

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

I am considering to buy 50mm for astro. Thanks for an inspiration.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

50mm lenses are fantastic if you can make them work ..!!!

[@graemelang9729]

I've watched your videos a long time Richard and you got me into nightscapes, one thing I plan on doing is light painting with a drone, have you thought of doing that? I love the photos on Google with the halos round an object.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for your long term support Graeme. I've not done drone light painting but I have seen some lovely work online. Maybe one day.

[@pearcem66]

Fantastic video and beautiful images as usual Richard. Can't wait to try a longer focal length next time I'm out. Will probably go 35mm with my crop sensor. I was wondering why you add an ambient sky image when you do a tracked shot? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching again Mark. As I mentioned a few times in the comments below. .I should have explained myself a bit better regarding this ambient sky image. It's because I'm using a tracked sky and need a sky to start off with and replace later in photoshop. Hope that makes sense.

[@pearcem66]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thanks for the quick reply Richard. I thought it must have something to do with the editing process. Sorry, I should have read through more of the comments first to see if you'd addressed the question already. Look forward to your next video. Take care :)

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@pearcem66 No worries, you wouldn't know it's been spoken of already.

[@Kayahdog]

Love your work and detailed explanations of the process. Can you elaborate on the purpose and value of the Ambient Sky images you include for your stacking? Not sure I appreciate why it’s done and I don’t recall hearing you address that in the many videos I’ve watched. I’m new to your channel.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Stephen. The ambient sky exposure is used when I intend to use the sky replacement algorithm in Photoshop when I track my skies. It's kind of assumed that you need a sky to replace but it's often not discussed.

[@adithompson199]

Another great video Richard. Thank you. Keeping thinking about getting a star tracker, but which one is best on a decent budget to go for. Review time to start for a few weeks me thinks.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Adi. I have both the Sky Watcher Star Adventure and the ioptrop Sky Guider Pro. Both are excellent but the Move Shoot Move tracker is significantly cheaper .. . although nowhere near as robust.

[@19Photographer76]

Besides your normal awsome images, the 50mm captures have a 'look'. It's like a medium format look compared to a FX look. Your tonal quality and image fidelity makes me want to do Astro but, I live in the PNW so I take Mushroom images:)) The sky is predictable but finding the 'right' tree is a hunt. Kudos!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Dave. Yes I agree about "the look" of the 50mm lens. I'm sure those mushroom images are awesome mate.

[@netmaster78]

What a difference light polution makes... I alwys feel lucky for sometimes having Bortle 4, but that seems very much like Bortle 1. I have to admit, i´m really jealous

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it does make a huge difference. I actually live in a Bortle 4 sky area, but travel away to get to darker skies.

[@chetandoshi7053]

Stunning Richard, noticed you got one shot for ambient sky following the tracked shot, what does that serve?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Chetan. All that really means is that I'm using the photoshop sky replacement to add in my tracked sky. That extra ambient sky shot is the one that is replaced.

[@andrewleno591]

Stunning images! But most imprecise for me is how good are done those blends. Especially with old tree. I'm not even sure if it's blended image or not. But based on exposures times and amount of images you have to blend them. You should do a video about editing and blending. I think this can be evaluated only buy those who already trying to do such things, only then people can understand how hard it to blend tree w/o leaves on it.... With star image.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your kind words Andrew. I do actually have many videos about my processing techniques. See here: kzbin.info/aero/PLAYKmqkUeSM_ovfT8k7ifk26X4zjeqJWb and this one relating to using the star tracker: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaTRiZJnnqh1Z6c

[@andrewleno591]

@@nightscapeimages.richard I was so impressed from blends that I didn't checked list of video you have:) I will definitely look on them. Cause editing is my weak point.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@andrewleno591 No problem Andrew

[@jerrythompson]

The Nikon D810 with Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 was my go to milky way setup my first couple of years. In one situation it was just too wide so I tried a 50mm f/1.8 lens and a pano. Really liked the way it turned out so the 50mm comes out from time to time. I love the way that the 50mm makes the milky way appear larger in the frame. I've recently added a 20mm f/2.8 and a 35mm f/1.8 to my nightscape kit. I now seldom use the 14mm.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

And thats a very common story Jerry. There is certainly a place for those ultra wide lenses but like you I rarely shoot them myself these days. Thanks for watching.

[@jerrythompson]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thank you for producing them. I've learned a a great deal watching your channel and very much appreciate your time and effort.

[@robinc-k7162]

Another wonderful video, thank you! I just love these! Question: I have noticed that in the last few videos you list an "Ambient Sky" image in addition to the foreground and stacked images. What is that for and how do you fit it in when going through your editing process? BTW, I always have a cupper and biscuit whilst watching your videos! Cheers!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for watching Robin. I should have explained this a bit better as I've ben asked now quite a few times. When I'm using a tracker I have to eventually blend this in with the foreground subject. To do that I often use the Photoshop sky replacement tool. But I need a sky to replace so I take a single image at high iso so I have that sky. This is my Ambient sky shot. Then I layer any other light painted images over that if needed. Hope that explains it. Yes you can't beat a cuppa and a biscuit ... !!!!

[@GARY1951A]

This sounds like something I might want to try! I did learn something this week as I was out in Oklahoma in a dark sky location for two days! I had a great time shooting in the clouds (we were at 2700 ft elevation) and I got several great moody shots! Early the next morning (5AM) the clouds lifted, and I was left with beautiful clear skies and patches of fog in the valleys below!! GREAT scenery and I took some of my best images! I did learn a lesson, however! After I was done shooting and ready to go home, I was getting ready to shoot another scene (bright early sunshine, but beautiful fall colors) I went to turn my highlight alert on and inadvertently hit FORMAT and without thinking I OK! I also had my format setting checked to do a low-level format!!!!!!!!!! All images GONE!!! and I cannot recover them!!!! I hate to admit how incredibly stupid I am, and I feel like I just need to go back to a film instamatic camera!! Well - I learned: 1 Slow down! 2. Back up every night!!!! 3. Watch what I am doing!!!! I am sick!! --- I love your videos and I am going to binge-watch all of them and take notes!!!! I learn so much from them -- I just need to practice what I learn!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hey Gary, don't be too hard on yourself. We have all done similar things. You are right about backing up our work. I made a rule that I never delete photos while in the field . .you just never know if they may still be useable when you check on a larger screen. Also, we get tired after being out there for so long and we do go a bit crazy ..!!! Thanks again for watching.

[@martinsarre]

Great photos, I love using 50mm for astro too. I am very tempted to get a 35mm because I find the 50 a bit tight. I prefer to use my z7ii for astro shots instead of my z6. The final images I am getting are sharper and less noisy after I have processed and resized the image for social media and prints.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Martin. Yes all the Z cameras are great I reckon. The 35mm is a little easier to frame up for sure.

[@d3133v3r4nc3]

No friggin way!⚠ How did you catch the milky way in your video? Your pics are just out of this world!🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching. I'm shooting video with the incredible Sony A7s3 with the Sony 24mm f1.4 lens. ISO is cranked up to 80,000

[@OmkarMendgudle]

I also tried in rural area in india But didn't turn out well You live in southern hemisphere And you have dark clean skies Btw nice panos

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Omkar. Yes clear dark skies are the key to great nightscape images.