Milky Way Photography Putting It All Together

[@veronica0406]

Wonderful information Richard, thank you!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you like it Veronica

[@bradleychewning9094]

Richard, I recently found these workshop and have now watched them all. I know they took a great deal of your time and effort. I want to thank you for all of that and the wonderful information from your experiences that you have shared with us. I have learned a great deal and I'm looking forward to trying out what I have learned. I don't know the outcome, but the journey will be fun! SUPER, SUPER, SUPER!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your very kind words of encouragement Bradley. It means a lot. I hope you get some wonderful results my friend.

[@tony_r_pierce]

Nice to hear shoutouts to Alyn, Pete, Mike, and Aaron. I subscribe to these guys and look forward to their videos. I think the best advice in this summary was to practice. And it's a lot more enjoyable that piano lessons, I think.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, I think you're right there Tony. Yes those boys have some great content for sure. Appreciate you watching.

[@taetowierterbassman2043]

Thank you so much Richard for your summary. I got so much inspiration and tips to try, what work with my gear. Your guideline is phantastic to start doing it on my own way. Now it is on me to make the best of all your informations. I really look forward to the upcoming videos on your channel. Have a good time and stay healthy. Thomas

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you're getting something out of the videos Thomas, I certainly appreciate your comments.

[@ElevatedThreat]

Richard, I just have to say that one the the main reasons I enjoy watching your videos, is that you are always no nonsense, no juvenile antics, on your videos. You present your material in a straight forward, mature way. And trust me, in the world of KZbin photography videos, THAT is a very refreshing approach!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Once again I very much appreciate your kind words Rex.

[@angelmendez4474]

Great video as usual! I have picked a handful of photographers whose work I admire and I am trying to learn from them. I couldn't agree more that there is a lot of garbage advice out there. Your advice is always straight forward, honest and is consistent throughout all your videos that I have watched.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Angel, I really appreciate your comments.

[@TanveerAhmad-ux7et]

Many people can claim to have some knowledge about this submit but only 0.1% can actually teach it to others and you are one of them Richard. Greatest power you have is that you speak out your heart from your own experience that makes it top of the line :)

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very kind of you to say Tanveer, I appreciate your kind words.

[@soffici1]

I am enjoying this series 4 years later. This man needs to be preserved as a world treasure for his willingness to share his knowledge for free (potentially) One thing, though, must be said: you can have the best gear, the most creative compositions, the best foreground objects to photograph, but if your sky is Bortle 6+ or worse (and anything below 5 is hours away from you) you’re out of luck. Welcome to Northern Italy, one of the most light pollute areas in Europe

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again for your kind words Antonio. You are so right about finding dark sky locations.

[@OverlandUnknown]

I have only just started astrophotography and have found your channel. I a QLDer so it is great to find an Aussie night photography channel. I have watched this entire series and it was brilliant. Thank you for taking the time and making this series. I've subscribed as well. Cheers, Grant.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hey Grant, thanks heaps for tuning in. I really appreciate your comments mate.All the best with your nightscape journey.

[@M31glow]

Richard, you do a great job of mixing technical info and inspiration!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Walter, that's always my aim.

[@miloradkaravidin8818]

Great summary. Finally was able to watch it. Great tips once again. Everything depends on us,how we use our equipment. You told us how to catch a fish, now we have to practice and make it happen. Thanks Mr Richard!!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That's a very good analogy Milorad, once again .. thanks for watching.

[@simonharding5696]

Great series, Richard, and a very fitting conclusion. I'm sure there are others, just like me, who have watched all your video tutorials avidly, and have picked up your enthusiasm and passion for nightscape photography. I used to just be interested in landscape photography, but now it's nightscapes that is my main interest. I have followed all your advice and guidance, and it has worked!! I am now taking images I am very happy with, and I still have much to learn and to practice. The good folks in my village are now used to seeing me walking around the fields in the dead of night, pointing my camera at the stars, seeking out tractors and drills to place in the foreground etc etc, and I'm loving it!! Thank you for the ongoing motivation and inspiration. Your is the best photography channel, by a significant margin.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for your wonderful and ongoing support Simon. I really do appreciated it.

[@Interbeing_CDN]

Thank you for sharing your passion and love for photography, you are a great tutor and inspiration!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it Todd.

[@garyhilles5418]

Hello Richard...and thank you for another series of videos to help us get out there and take better nightscape images!!! I also watch Peter Zelinka, Milkyway Mike and Alyn Wallace for useful information which is very helpful! Hope your covid 19 situation is getting better there, take care and looking forward to your next adventure !!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Gary. Yes we are slowly getting better here but as you know it's a long journey through all of this.

[@chriscannon6698]

Thanks for all your help and keeping it uncomplicated.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I try to do my best Chris. Really appreciate you watching.

[@PhillipMcCallum]

Great conclusion to this series thank you for all the time you put into making them. Your moon shots on the wall,look great,I'll have to cruise your gallery again My you and your wife be safe down south

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Phillip, really appreciate your comments my friend.

[@williamdreiman8726]

Thanks Richard for this workshop series, I found the workshop very beneficial. I really like your presentation style, it is clear and to the point. Keep up the good work. I would love to attend one of your workshops but since I live in the Midwest of the USA that probably not going to happen, so your online workshops for the next best solution. I agree that not all material on the internet should be followed without some common sense. I have watched a number of night photography videos to determine you do an extremely good job.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you enjoyed the videos William, thanks heaps for your very kind comments my friend.

[@lactech27]

Great inspirational and summary video. Yes I haved watched others night photography videos, but your channel is for me like a university vs some how high school night photography channels.. I choose your channel. it have a lot of inspirational, technical and arts in each video. Not only we learn about nightscape we also travel with you to all that amazing places in your country. Thanks a lot again!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very kind as always Luis, always very much appreciate your comments.

[@tonyclark1504]

Great points Richard - well said. Where to next? Cheers

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Tony. Not sure where to next .. I'll have to ponder that.

[@three-phase562]

Great video to end your series with. The whole series has been packed with loads of great information that will be helpful for us mere photography mortals for years to come.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again Three-phase. I'm glad you got something out of the series.

[@atifunar]

A great wrap up for the series. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you once again for providing that encouragement.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks very much for watching Atif.

[@carolelabrecque2799]

Allô Richard, I so much understand what you’re saying. I shifted my bird 🦅 photography to night photography about 2 years ago. It became a passion every minute of the day and night. I even dream about it. As my experience grew up, I’ve stumbled upon channels I didn’t like ... but all the ones you mentioned I follow. They’re great people and teachers .... as much as you .... 🤔🤔🤔🤔 ???? Surely, not as cute! 😂 A few weeks ago, I was asked to give a conference about star/night🌟 photography. My Photography Club found out I had a good knowledge on the subject. 🌟🌟🌟🌟It felt like a was “a mini you” !!!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I’ve learned so much listening to you and reading about stars, constellations and astronomy. Great information and inspiration as usual. Luv ya! Say hi to Glenys!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're a champion Carole. I'm really pleased to hear you have a great passion for nightscape photography. I'm sure you'd do very well talking about the topic. Well done you ...!!!

[@carolelabrecque2799]

🥰🤩🥰

[@PentaxLife]

Well said Richard . Sure glad I found your channel so much great info.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm very pleased you found it as well Jeff. I always very much appreciate your comments.

[@naturesedgephotography1478]

Fantastic information and images as always. I appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. Very inspiring!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for watching, really appreciated.

[@chriskatsou5483]

i love your videos Richard! THANK YOU!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you very much for watching Chris, I really appreciate it.

[@jimathanasopoulos2234]

Brilliant video Richard. I'm at step 1 of the Milky Way journey. It's my way of having something outside commercial photography that I'm passionate about. Your advice to focus on the basics and prioritise inspiration over the latest kit transcends the night sky caper. Thanks mate. Great to have a fellow Aussie to follow on the tube. Stay awesome!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement Jim, really appreciated.

[@gcase08]

Your comments are spot on. I have narrowed my time spent on YT videos on this subject to your channel primarily and two of the others you mentioned. I have ventured much more deeply into night photography as a result of being inspired by you. I have found your advice on how to progress step by step the most valuable to me. And yes, I have found learning to focus properly is the biggest technical challenge in the dark followed by taking test shots to get the composition down. I recently acquired the Z6 and 20mm 1.8 and though I understand the person behind the gear is what makes the shot work, having fantastic gear is an incredible blessing. I have extensive post processing skills but have found your work flow, simple and straight forward, to be of great value in shortening the time it takes to get great results after the shooting is over. Thanks for producing the best and most practical content on this subject on YT.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you very much for your support and encouragement. I'm really pleased you've found the channel helpful.

[@PereaPhotography]

Another great video Richard and this series has been great to watch. Very well done!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always Mike & Chris. Very much appreciate you guys.

[@simonstevens1631]

Wow. What a tutorial. So much information and very personal opinion. You are so right. The facts are that you have to do it to learn it. Always have fun and keep watching the tried and tested vlogers. Not all are the same as you say richard. I've seen some horrible ones. You and the few you mention are by far the best at this craft. It is a craft and an art form. What you see on site has to be viewed in the mind before you shoot. You create the magic. Thats the pay off. Knowing how to get the result you see in your minds eye. Few people think photography is an art but it is. People like you show us mere mortals how good it can be. We will always be a step behind but glad we are on the same path. As always great to watch and hear you. Till next time. Keep seeing stars

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your very insightful and encouraging words Simon. It certainly is appreciated my friend.

[@vasiliszappas369]

Great job Richard! I am new in nightscape photography and I all ready learn a lot from you. Keep up the good job and thank you!!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you like the videos Vasilis.

[@vasiliszappas369]

@@nightscapeimages.richard I will try to make some stars trail images but I can not find an intervalometer compatible with my camera. Do you know any for Olympus OMD EM-10 Mark III?

[@pearcem66]

Thanks for all your advice Richard. I'm heading over to the Eyre Peninsula next weekend for a week. Nice dark skies and hopefully clear. I'm looking forward to put all ive learnt over the last several months from you into practice. Truly inspiring. Thankyou.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I hope you get some great images over there Mark, thanks again for watching.

[@firemannss]

Spot on thanks! Infinity focus on fly by wire is a PIA to get use to...lol

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes that's for sure George. Thanks for watching.

[@Milkywaymike]

Hey Richard, thanks for the shout out! I totally agree with your message.... I am constantly experimenting with different techniques for capturing and editing my milky way images so I highly recommend that people don't take my information as gospel. Instead it is meant to be a building block to help them improve and continue to grow as a night photographer. Hopefully they can find a technique that I share that works best for them and take a photo that they are proud to hang on their wall! I've absolutely made mistakes in past videos and I am sure I will make mistakes in the future since we are all human and have flaws. Ultimately, my goal is to help others progress faster at night photography and avoid all the trial and error that I had to learn on my own. Thanks again and one day I will make it out to Australia so we should do a collaboration in the future! Take Care, Mike Ver Sprill

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hey Mike, I think you're doing a marvelous job and I've been following you for quite a while now. Sorry to hear you recently lost your job but I'm sure you'll get onto something real soon. If you can make some income from your photography . .that would be awesome. Love your channel mate.

[@akshay4334]

Great job richard!! I would love to see a dedicated editing video of milkyway

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching. I do have a series on editing milky way images. See here: kzbin.info/aero/PLAYKmqkUeSM_ovfT8k7ifk26X4zjeqJWb

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

Great summary Richard, I always used to shoot at 3200 iso, but since watching your channel, shoot at 6400, and the picture comes out so much better. I don't really get that much opportunity to scout locations, I often have to just go when a clear sky presents itself, and just go back to known locations on other occasions. I have also found using longer focal lengths with wider apertures and doing vertoramas gets more detail aswell. Am learning to use different lighting such as led panels, light painting and rear curtain flash for selfies. Ive been having some technical difficulties with the rear curtain flash synching on the yongnuo flash triggers, dont know if its an issue of cheap batteries, but thats been frustrating. My main challenge currently is editing, it just doesn't work like it does for you. Currently thats my biggest challenge

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Suzanne. I'm not sure what the issue is with the editing. I'd suggest you make sure all the Adobe programs are up to date for a start. Also, with the flash . .are you saying it works sometimes and not others ..??

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

@@nightscapeimages.richard yep, thats exactly what I am saying, it's been driving me nuts lately, maybe because I am using cheap batteries. Someone is going to help me with editing by doing a zoom tutorial, but if I ever get this sorted, ill send you one of my images, lol

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@andysuzierawlins5462 Not sure about cheap batteries .. maybe loose connection to the flash or camera hot shoe.

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

@@nightscapeimages.richard I double checked the connection, it was on as much as it could be

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@andysuzierawlins5462 Yes fair enough, I've had that issue before . .that's all.

[@tmeeten3195]

Thank you for a wonderful series of videos. I would love, one day, to join you on one of your workshops. All the best from NZ

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot my friend. You have wonderful scenery there in New Zealand.

[@tmeeten3195]

@@nightscapeimages.richard we do and I would love to move closer to it. I am in Auckland and not a lot of opportunity for dark skies here unfortunately. My local area is a 40 minute drive to a beach called Muriwai on Auckland's West Coast. A Gannet Colony, stunning sunsets and the occasional starry night makes for great photography.

[@johnl4469]

G'day Richard. Great ending to the series. I'm still working my way through the others. You've been a great help mate. Can't thank you enough.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much John, really appreciate that mate.

[@PentaxLife]

I cannot say this too often, but even the simple ones you Take look great. You have inspired me to get out and take some shot. Should be up in your area around October ninth to the 12th.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for your kind words my friend. You coming early .. I thought it was November - December ..?? I'm running photography workshops between October 9-16 so won't be home.

[@PentaxLife]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Where are you having your workshop ?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I run them on a farm about 40 minutes from Bendigo.

[@Peaviner-xl4pd]

Hi I have been enjoying your videos and I see in an old one you were meant to be going to Nz this year and obviously that plan has come undone due to covid. I was curious as to what locations you were going to be shooting? Cheers Will

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Hey will, thanks for watching. Yes I would have been travelling from Queenstown through TeAnau, across to Wedderburn, Milford Sound etc

[@homesteadandvideo]

Thanks again for a great video ,I admire your entusiasm and efford to educate people . Now dark season i starting here in north of norway and you triggerd my inspirasjon making me wanna get out in the fields in the dark zhooting. Thanks again, bisquit tea dipping ozzy 🙂

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm so glad you enjoy the content Orjan, thanks very much for the comments my friend.

[@delos2581968]

Now This video gave me goosebumps.... Really clear words. I never had the luck to get pics 1/1000 good as yours but following easy steps I have managed to start taking sharp stars. I lack of composition but I don't worry at all as you always say. Thing will get better. P. S... I use standard equipment such kit lens And an 70-300 with my Nikon D3500. Thanks for your efforts.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

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

[@shootthroughmotion]

Hi Richard, that was a truly well inspirational video, and everything you mentioned was spot on. You really explain everything well and make it an enjoyable experience on your channel. Like you say a lot of youtubers out are for the short fix and do not really explain things well. I have constantly referred to your videos for techniques and taken it out to the field and can honestly say I have seen a big improvement the way how I approach a composition. Thank you for all your hard work, you are doing an amazing job on helping others.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your support Rav, it's truly appreciated.

[@FrankMayNZ]

Hi Richard, As always you are providing good value. Thanks very much. As you have the tracking gear just wondering if you have tried catching the planets or some of the nebulas constellations (black holes, (: ) that inhabit our universe. Be interested to see if you would be up for the challenge. Best Wishes to you and family, Keep safe.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Frank. I don't really do deep space photography. I'll leave that to the experts.

[@coldstig8293]

Richard, Great series and fantastic work as usual. One challenge I have experienced that I have not seen you address is editing for printing. I find I get my images looking great on my monitor, only to have them come out too dark when printed. I often have to order prints so I can't edit-print-re-edit very easily. Any tricks or rules of thumb to suggest?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Josh. Yes that's a common problem with printing. I do find gloss prints come out a bit better but I usually lighten my images up if I want to print them.

[@CartierClan]

High ISO doesn't increase noise. There is the same amount in the image at a lower ISO. Also protip: ISO is a post sensor calculation that decreases the dynamic range of an image.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Appreciate your insights Cartier, thanks for watching.

[@Kk-wp5rl]

Incredible channel! What lens would you recommend for milky way shots? I have a Canon EOS 800D/Rebel t7i APS-C sensor camera.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for watching. I really like the Tokina 14-20 f2 for your camera. Also maybe the Samyang/Rokinon 16mm f2

[@mikehoskin1674]

Hi there, I did my first night shoot trying to capture the milkyway in NZ, half a week ago, I have a Nikon D7500 with a Nikkor 35mm 1.8 DX lens, I've noticed that I cant take very wide encompassing photos of the sky, I have a list of 4 lenses that I've read could be good for nightscape photography, the Samyang 14mm 2.8, Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4, Nikorr 24mm 1.8 , Samyang 10mm 2.8 or Sigma 24mm 1.4. Which would you suggest is best for milkyway photography? When I took my photos I took some test exposures to see how dark or light the images were, which is best for post processing? Darker or lighter exposures as the ones I took were on the darker side and there are not really any natural colours coming out in lightroom when I bump up the exposure I was shooting at 10 seconds on 320 iso with 1.8 aperture.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Mike. I wouldn't recommend any of the lenses you mentioned for your camera. I'd look at these: Tokina 14-20 f2, Samyang 16mm f2, Sigma 18-35 f1.8 The lenses I'm suggesting are made for crop sensor cameras such as your D7500 You'll need to shoot at a higher iso to capture the stars. Depending on ambient light levels I'd go as high as iso3200 or higher.

[@mikehoskin1674]

@@nightscapeimages.richard I've been recommended tonight the Tokina 11-16 F2.8. My thinking about lenses is to get ones that will be compatible with an FX format camera a few years down the track, is that a bad choice to make.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@mikehoskin1674 Hey Mike, the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 is also a crop sensor lens. I think it's a great idea to get lenses that will be compatible down the track with full frame .. but that's a little more difficult these days as all the new cameras are mirrorless designs with their own lens mounts. You can mount "F" mount Nikon lenses on the mirrorless "Z" cameras but you need an adaptor for that. It's a difficult decision to make. The Samyang 14mm f2.4 would be the lens I'd recommend if you want full frame compatibility. That's a newer and far better version to the 14mm f2.8. Hope that helps.

[@mikehoskin1674]

@@nightscapeimages.richard oh yeah, I was thinking more like a Nikon D850 when the prices drop as that's still an F mount. Are mirrorless cameras better than full frame ones. That Samyang 14mm 2.4 is a bit more than I want to spend right now eh, I've only had the camera for 2 weeks and that lens costs what the camera did.

[@kevinjack5184]

I listen to you, Alyn Wallace, Astrobackyard, Peter Zelinka & Milky Way Mike for the most part - when it pertains to the night sky

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Kevin, really appreciate your support.

[@paultutton9443]

Hi Richard, just a quick thought on those annoying ads you were referring to. I noticed a while back that they were popping up more frequently on KZbin, so installed Adblock Plus on my computer. It's free and works like a charm 👍.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Paul. Yes it's a catch 22 situation for me as I gain a small amount of royalty on the ads on my channel, but I hate the way they interrept in the middle of someone speaking.

[@brucemullis479]

Late commenting on your last video. Been watching hurricanes. Thanks for you help for so many episodes. May want to offer the color binder for sale . Just a thought.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Bruce, I also very much appreciate your generous support.

[@davelong6727]

Thank you Richard for your video!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching Dave, really appreciate it.

[@davelong6727]

Yes Richard the ads are a pain in the butt but I supposed when channels have large followings that's where U tube gets their money. I like your passion and yes I do look around the channels for information but not only Photography, Thanks for your help in all aspects of night photography, looking forward to being at one of your Workshops in the future. Dave

[@PhillTicehurst]

hi Richard great video ,ive seen lots of landscape photographers posting a video on astro and sometimes i have to laugh theres no looking for composition during day and they turn up at night not knowing what to shoot .ive watched all your videos more than once and ive been out shooting astro with pretty good results and the places ive shot ive been there lots of times during the day to get intimate with the place, then when i see these so called experts turn up on a night just makes me laugh .Your channel is the only one i take advice from because firstly your passion and your infectious inspiring attitude says it all and also its only about astro .ive had like everyone else challenges to shoot astro from wary about being out at night alone to the weather but that was then this is now and its like anything the more you do the more confident you feel .Ihope you understood all that but just to say your the best out there so keep it up all the best phill.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Your comments are always very much appreciated Phill, thanks as always for tuning in my friend.

[@nickt6965]

light pollution is a big problem for most of us stuck at home in the cities these days what is the most light pollution (bortle) sky, that you will attempt to get any shots? Once you experience a bortle 1 or 2 moonless sky, all you want to do is get back there and it makes lock down in Melbourne even more frustrating

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes that's very true Nick. We are spoilt here in the country regions. Where I live is classed as a Bortle 4 sky but 15 minutes south or west and I'm in a Bortle 2 region. I think you just have to persist with whatever you've got.

[@jakobhovman]

Thank You Richard, for these Inspirational videos...! A joy, to tap in to your enthusiasm and "simplified, but creative and well thought out" advice...! I Love being "Simple"...! Means, I have the basics "down" and can now Focus on, what's In Front of me...! Greetings from Denmark, to You and a great channel...! I am following you and your journey with great interrest. Proud member, of a invisible club I created, called: "Little Richards"...!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for your very kind words of encouragement Jakob, it means a lot.

[@spenceford4299]

Thanks for the wrap up.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

As always I appreciate you watching Spence.

[@BIueWolf58]

I have watched many videos from not only yourself but some of the others that you mentioned in this video. What I have come to figure out is to listen closely to each one and see the similarities, and differences, each have, and try to incorporate things into my night photography. I have tweaked how I take Milky Way pictures a lot this year, and have gotten some pretty decent results. Now comes my problem, it's the editing that I struggle with mightily. I have printed out a few this year just to see them on paper and have learned from that as well. I do enjoy this channel! As for the KZbin ads, I believe that they have increased the amount, and frequency, of their ads in an effort to get more people to go premium. It worked on me sadly, I really disliked being caught up in a video and have it go to an ad mid sentence. So I started paying for an ad free life....

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching my friend. Yes it's the world we live in unfortunately. Appreciate your comments.

[@sharynwest2944]

Thank you, great series. Looking forward to your next series.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you very much Sharyn

[@tomdriftwood3674]

Dear Richard, as always, your content is great and your way of speaking and explaining is very appealing. Your channel is really something special and clearly stands out from the mainstream channels.Thank you very much!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm so pleased you like it Tom. It's really appreciated.

[@colinhuon5908]

Another excellent video. Spot on regarding many of the so called "Experts" on You Tube who are only after a larger audience in order to grow their channel and don't mind throwing baseless rumours around to help their cause. I will be having a look at the links to people you follow. Thank you for yet another well reasoned and beautifully presented episode.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much Colin, really appreciate your comments.

[@ivan7453]

Hi Richard. Again, thanks for another great vid in another very helpful series. Please keep them coming.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'll do my best Ivan, thanks a lot.

[@bradtuckerman388]

Awesome series Richard I have really enjoyed it. I have been loving getting out there under the stars, with my last photo of the old bridge I struggled a little trying to get enough light on the bridge and I had to take heaps of frames to get enough light in each shot. I love how it turned out. Thanks for your hard work and answering questions I've had. Cheers.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Brad. It's always worth it when you get the shot isn't it.

[@bradtuckerman388]

@@nightscapeimages.richard sure is mate

[@baonline12]

As usual, nicely done richard. Nice summary. Thank you.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you very much for watching Bhagya.

[@Madieisacutie.]

I'm actually really pleased that you called out and addressed alot of the bs we find on KZbin. There's too many reviews where people have something in their hands for five minutes and bang their an expert. I would much rather see something used on a regular basis showing true results such as your thoughts on the 1.8s, l relied on that and your history behind the lens before purchasing it. Nightscapes certainly cannot be summed up in five minutes, but there are some who think so and many get fooled. I really liked the summary of this video, it was refreshing.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Leigh, always appreciate your special insights.

[@aniketlande7436]

Please make printing episode as well in this series. Please please please 🙏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

There's not a whole lot to say about printing. I don't print my own work . .I send them off to a lab.

[@carlreid4161]

Inspirational as always Richard thanks for getting me out there in my first season shooting the Milky Way.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you were able to get out under the stars Carl. Thanks as always for watching.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

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[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes, as I mentioned earlier. It's a catch 22 situation for me as I make a small revenue from the ads shown on my channel.

[@brianhenno4744]

I think you have so much passion for night scapes , I have watched you for a few years and I have learnt so much from your channel, and funny enough the other photographers you mentioned, I also watch thanks Richard 👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Brian, really appreciate your support. I do watch a lot of photography channels and there are some great ones out there, but these guys do the night photography very well.

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

Aswell as you I watch aaron king, box head mike and real-world, theyre all very good in their own way, and explain things very clearly, and ive gained a lot from them.....but you're my favorite

[@mrmtruckermax2]

Oh man, I was so close to making your video this time.. this is another great video, Richardzdx well done!! your explanations are perfect. I'm getting at explaining my work..

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Good on you Mike, I hope you're going well my friend.

[@mrmtruckermax2]

@@nightscapeimages.richard as always, thanks for the reply... if you need some collaboration, send me a message. You know how to get me... keep up the good work, as usual.

[@walterwiniana]

I be been watching your channel for the past 2 years! And it’s by far the best channel on KZbin for anybody wanting to learn nightscape photography! Why! Because this is your passion and we love your enthusiasm and your vast knowledge and experience of everything nightscape photography! There’s so much I’ve learnt from you Richard and I now don’t have to search the internet for good information on nightscape photography, your website and this channel is all I need for me to be better at nightscape photography 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼👍🏼

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very kind of you to say Walter, thanks so much for watching.

[@nashhall694]

Great summary Richard! I’ve throughly enjoyed the series, I’ve learnt so much from you. I Iove coming back to your channel time & time again. And about those adds!.......I’m happy to see them as it means that’s you’re getting a little well deserved revenue, honestly they aren’t a problem & most you can skip after a few seconds! Keep inspiring & keep up the great work! So Thankyou once again! 🙏🥰👍😀

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks very much as always Nash, I really do appreciate your support mate.

[@marshysterrs1011]

🙋👍🌌📷

[@pauldomsten8331]

I always look forward to your new videos! I really do appreciate the repetition of your rules and techniques. I am finally feeling comfortable planning and executing my night sky adventures. Still doesn't always work out as planned but have a great time doing it. Can't thank you enough for great work.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Paul. It is all about the journey and adventure and that is always ongoing but well worth the effort.

[@bobvila1010]

Vidéo très inspirant. inspirational video and always refreshing! Bonsoir from Quebec!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for watching Andre.

[@jackkhach]

thank you for all your work, support and encouragement,

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you like the videos, thanks a lot.

[@bobg982]

Great summary! Keep emphasizing the basics and encourage everyone. Thanks again Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're welcome Bob, thanks a lot for watching.

[@calvinphipps3121]

Really have enjoyed your series! It has been very helpful and exciting to see results put into practice Your pictures really inspire me to continue and get better Look forward to your next video!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you're getting something out of the videos Calvin, thanks a lot for watching.

[@michellediggins1175]

Thanks Richard 👌

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome Michelle.

[@guykerr8111]

Thanks again. A question....do you open files "as layers in photo shop" from LR? if yes, have you had any issues lately? I can only get 2 or 3 images of 7 to open in PS. Thanks.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching Guy. If I'm going to blend images in photoshop then yes I do use Open as Layers. I've not had any issues but I've seen a few Mac users having that exact issue. Not sure if it's a version issue in Lightroom.

[@h-engelien1232]

Guy Kerr I`ve had this exact issue you`re describing for the past 1-2 weeks on my MacBook Pro. Interestingly though, i have no issues with it on my 5K iMac even though both machines are on the same MacOS and Photoshop/Lightroom versions.

[@guykerr8111]

@@h-engelien1232 Thanks. MacBook Pro for me too.

[@guykerr8111]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thanks.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Another fantastic video Richard. You're an astro master that is for sure. This was so good to watch and really great points you mentioned. All makes sense and practice makes perfect. Thanks for sharing the video mate, cheers 👍🙏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're a champion Adrian, thanks heaps as usual mate.

[@smkunder1]

What an awesome series, always enjoy you teaching method!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Steve, really appreciate you watching.

[@thruthelens7100]

Thank you once again Richard, excellent video and well spoken, two questions for you where did you get your lens warmer from, and secondly what's your view on light polution filters

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Than ks very much for watching. You can b ut lens warmers from Amazon or Ebay. Something like this one. www.amazon.com.au/PROTAGE-Condensation-Prevention-Evening-Remover/dp/B073X18JND/ref=asc_df_B073X18JND/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341792355995&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14401153392054558440&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071496&hvtargid=pla-587434840797&psc=1 I don't use light pollution filters but others have had good results with them.

[@1mickwarwick]

Great video Richard. Your passion is always very refreshing to listen to. I can relate to what you said about gear and settings, they're a given for me...my hurdles are always subject matter, composition, and lighting...the three things that make good photos, great. Can't wait till we're over the craziness, and can get back out there under the stars!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Good on you Mick, yes those things are always the hardest to nail every time.

[@gregthomasphotography]

if you pay for KZbin Premium there are no ads

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes that's true Greg. The problem for me is that this is a catch 22 situation as I gain a little revenue from other people watching the ads on my channel ...!!!

[@dhg1960]

Not everything on KZbin is true ? Surely not ! I mean, I have just recently watched Donald Trump's views on Corona and have even bought a bottle of bleach - I mean, he's the President of a world power, it must be true ! No, only kiddng Richard. I liked your comments and can only agree with them. Only a few years ago I wouldn't go over ISO1600 for fear of noise but a lot has happened since then, better sensors, better software. Even focusing is easier with the newer cameras. Keep up the good work ...

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot David. Yes you are so right about the better gear now. Appreciate your comments.