Milky Way Selfies At 85Mm

Today I take my Nikon 85mm lens out to a local lake to do some nightscape photography under the stars. I was keen to try shooting some selfies using flash. As always I had to use myself as the subject and it certainly wasn't easy on a hot Australian night filled with man eating insects.
But as I often say . .any time spend out under the stars is well worth the effort. I hope you enjoy it.
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[@robertdriver2593]

No doubt about you Richard, your an inspiration.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks indeed Robert, very much appreciate your support.

[@brianhinneberg3090]

Another insightful tutorial. Thank you Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching Brian

[@robmacmillan8841]

Awesome as always richard bring on milkyway season

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching Rob, really appreciate it.

[@Ib3119cz]

Good job richard. Always with your style

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for your comments Pablo, really appreciated.

[@armandopiscitelli9864]

Also the position of the milkway is the best you could choose!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Armando

[@abroomby]

Thanks again Richard for another great video, look forward to seeing some more out of that 85mm…… well done 👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I do like the 85mm lens Alan. Thanks again for watching mate.

[@PentaxLife]

Thanks Richard very helpful

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome Jeff. Thanks so much for watching.

[@paultrunfull3324]

Keep these coming Richard, just so helpful shame about the bugs!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Paul. I'll survive . .the cooler months are coming . .!!!

[@David-Neilson]

Wow love the video thanks for sharing your knowledge 🥰

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching David

[@johnwilliams5692]

Interesting Video. I know all about the bugs. We have higher altitudes here ,so many places without bugs. Water areas are always bugs. Keep up the great work. Enjoying watching all the videos. I always pick up something new.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching John. Yes the bugs are a problem but they won't last forever.

[@JeremyPayne]

Another fantastic video Richard, and i can relate to the bugs buggin you lol.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always Jeremy mate. Yes I'm sure you'd see heaps of the blighters up your way. Take care.

[@tony_r_pierce]

Good technique, Richard! Came out great.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it Tony, thanks for watching.

[@PhillipMcCallum]

Great video, flash 3xplained in a way I understand, your a great teacher thankyou

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you liked it Phillip. Always appreciate your comments.

[@PhillipMcCallum]

@@nightscapeimages.richard did you see the southern lights a few nights ago

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@PhillipMcCallum Yes I was actually out testing a new lens and they just happened to pop up.

[@lactech27]

Really nice tutorial of lighting with flash.. I have to practice it..thanks a lot.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching again Luis. Really appreciate it.

[@chetandoshi7053]

Nice one Richard

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks indeed Chetan. Hope you're well.

[@chetandoshi7053]

I am good thank you for your concern, looking forward to trips in the Himalayas this summer shooting the Milky Way

[@MichaelAres]

Very fun!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Michael

[@gregorychard]

G'day Richard I love this different side of your photography. All I can say is that your model needs an upgrade. LOL 😆 I simply love the shot showing the flash near your ah mmmm bum. 😆 🤣 Havagooday my friend Greg

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, thanks for watching Greg. I'll have to see what I can do about a model upgrade . .not to many candidates out there in the middle of the night . .especially with that amount of mossies around ..!!!!

[@shupingyin8082]

I watch all your vids

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm very pleased you like them Shuping, thank you.

[@dhg1960]

Hi Richard, thanks once again for a great video. I can sypathise with you, I have experianced being eaten alive by midges in Scotland. Generally when there are such things around, it's best to stay clear of water! Your video reminded me of when I made a timelapse of sunset to stars with my telescope in the foreground. When I watched it it was just full of insects. I had to photoshop nearly every frame to remove these ! Looking forward to your next video.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching David. Yes it just goes with the territory I guess . .they'll be gone soon enough when the cooler weather arrives.

[@armandopiscitelli9864]

Richard, the picture of the tricycle, more than perfect, gives a strong moving emotion!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Really appreciated Armando

[@three-phase562]

Pictures came out great, interesting to see the use of a different lens to good effect. Will be looking forward to what you come out with next.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for tuning in Three-phase. . .always appreciated.

[@pearcem66]

Really like these short videos Richard. The audio noise almost sounded like a mozzie buzzing the camera. Had me running for the Aerogaurd. Great images. Definitely going to give it a go next time I'm away. Thankyou as always.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes it does sound a bit like that. Appreciate your comments my friend.

[@gbye007]

Well worth the effort and mozzies. I think you have created shots with a little bit of difference.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Geoffrey, really appreciate your comments.

[@guykerr8111]

I was out the other night at -20C and likely -27C with the wind chill. There were no bugs! However, I was not out long as the fingers were not operating too well. Nice selfie.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it's amazing how different things are in various locations around the world. It never gets anywhere near -20C where I live .. not even in the high country in the dead of winter.

[@klassenrick87]

Keep rockin the night sky Richard! 🌌 🌟 🌠 Cheers from the Canadian rockies

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, I'll do my very best Rick. Thanks for watching.

[@barrymiller526]

Thanks Richard. I have done a couple of "selfies" but only lit by the moon.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

All good Barry. Once you get the hang of it . .it's easier when using flash.

[@dennisblack4444]

Awesome video Richard, flash photography is something I would like to have a go at. Will be having a look at it later this year. Cheers👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Dennis. Yes it's a bit different to using continuous lights but it's great for lighting people for sure.

[@AstroHBF]

Love it a good old astro vlog! The bugs must be awful though!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Good on you mate. Yes they do swarm sometimes .. good to see you getting out there as well.

[@rui-uh5ib]

Very nice results!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it rui. Thank you.

[@peterkennington1043]

Nice one Richard, flash photography is not something I do but as always it's good to know how to do it should the occasion arise and I know where to turn for advice, many thanks

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

No worries at all Peter. There is always something else to try out with this photography thing. Appreciate you watching.

[@carolelabrecque2799]

Allô Richard! Always a pleasure to hear from you and follow your photographic adventures. As you’re experiencing hot 🥵 weather we are, here, freezing cold 🥶 with -37 or so very often. Hard for me and the Z6 to do great out there 😂 Thank you for that great video. I’m happy because this is what I want to do - selfies - in a near future. This explained it very well. And needless to say that you’ll always be my most cherished Hollywood Star ⭐️🥰

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, I can always count on you for lifting my self esteem Carole . .I always appreciate your kind words of encouragement. Thank you.

[@carolelabrecque2799]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Well, indeed, you’re the cutest so …. 😘😁😘

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@carolelabrecque2799 You're always very kind Carole

[@lefturn99]

Love the night BTS stuff. Keep 'em coming Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome Mike, thanks heaps for watching.

[@ronrotunno2901]

Thank you for another excellent video Richard. From the delivery of the technical content to the final images it’s always the best. That 85mm is shockingly sharp. Nikon has really hit it out of the park with their S series primes. Thanks again, Ron

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again for watching Ron. Yes I love the Nikon Z lenses.

[@shanekrajic7167]

Great idea I think I’ll try it out. I only have one flash, I might try a low lume cube in place of rear flash. Cheers

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Shane. You can certainly mix the light sources. The only problem with continuous lights is that will highlight any slight movement more . .so be as still as you can.

[@steveostini4868]

Enjoyed this one Richard.Might have to rethink selling my S 85mm that I haven’t used much.Those bugs would have been a pain!!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Steve. Well the 85mm is never going to get the use of the wider angles . .but it's great when you need it. Yes the bugs certainly were painful.

[@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography]

Looks like you were out enjoying yourself Richard and that came across in spades, sounded like you trapped a mosquito in your microphone for most of the video - annoying at first but I soon got used to it. Nothing to be done once you got home I suppose. You certainly struck an heroic pose, looking forward to the next thrilling instalment 🙏🙏🙏 stay safe 🙏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes it did sound like a mozzie in a bottle for sure Izzy. It was a hot night but a great spot to be. Take care mate.

[@hollatmynutz8375]

Awesome

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate you watching my friend.

[@antipodesastro667]

Always enjoy your videos when you’re out on location Richard. Stunning images 🤩 Lisa

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Lisa, really appreciate your support.

[@flexable9256]

Hey Richard, what about doing also a "quick" circumpolar (star trail) for the background and do a sky replacement with you? Basically, the same photo, same location but one with the star trail without you, then you and merge the two. At 85mm, you should be able to have a nice looking star trail quickly, maybe 15/20mn worth of exposure.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes that would work quite well. Maybe I'll try that next time.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Looks like fun Richard. Another great way to do astro. Good tutorial mate. Well done 👍🙏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks indeed Adrian. Appreciate your comments as always mate.

[@thomasniehoff3297]

Thank you Richard! This is just the sort of video that I need to see since I don't have a lot of technical gear. Please do more of this with the light painting. Simpler is better for me. Wonderful work!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased you enjoyed it Thomas, thank you.

[@paultutton9443]

Thanks Richard for an enjoyable outing, though I don't think I'd have enjoyed those bugs so much! Have you ever considered wearing a mesh hood? Here in the UK wildlife photographers on the west coast of Scotland use them throughout the summer when the midges get really bad.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Paul. I have worn them during various shoots in the daytime when the bugs are bad .. I have a lot of trouble seeing what's happening in the dark with them though.

[@frankoley6826]

I'm not quite certain if I would be more comfortable at 35 with the bugs or -5 with the winds. Why is it we seldom get to shoot at about 15 with no bugs and no wind. Great shots as always Richard, thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion for nightscape photography, it truly is inspirational.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes you're so right Frank. I guess we have no control over it so we take it as it comes. I'm waiting for the cooler weather though .. won't be too long now.

[@treeman3663]

Gr8 shots Richard you will have to go back there on a freezing Vic night well done

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

It's funny cause I was out again the other night . .not freezing, but quite cold. It does change very quickly here in the bush.

[@BackpackerCoach]

That is a neat look. Next time don't forget to put your cell phone on airplane mode. That should stop the buzzing.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I worked out the problem. It was a faulty mic cable . .all good now.

[@akk8480]

Broken shielding in rhe cable picked up the noise from the phone . Tip is to keep the phone away from mic cables. The further you are from the base station the higher the power output from the phone

[@johnl4469]

G'day Richard. Gotta say mate, I love these videos where you go in-depth with set-up etc. Can't help but feel I'm learning as I watch which, of course, I am :). Thanks mate....stay safe.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for your great comments. John, really appreciate you watching.

[@vincecicero9631]

Thanks for the advise on lighting. Regarding insects, I've had reasonable luck treating clothing with Pyrethrum. Then, treating exposed skin with 12hr Deet, Ultrathon, seems to be a good combo. One time I had reasonably good luck warding off Tsetse flies with the combination. Nothing like a nice mosquito hood, though. Cheers...

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for your advice Vince. I'll see how I go.

[@Jakob-we4dk]

i love your vids. they are so inspiring and helpful with my astrophotography. and im amazed by how kind and not toxic your community is unlike the most part of the internet nowadays. keep it up and greetings from germany :)

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I very much appreciate your comments Jakob, thanks so much for watching.

[@geoffsharpe6456]

Another helpful tutorial Richard, I got to say I never seen you work as hard for a selfie! Between the heat and the mozzies, you got the shot. 😂👍👌

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes it was a difficult night .. but I'm happy with the end result Geoff.

[@gregr5303]

Love the variations on your normal content Richard. Heading out again tonight (in similar temperature & bug conditions to you no doubt 😔), and capturing a selfie is now on my todo list 👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Good on you Greg. It's always a lot harder to shoot a selfie but in the end it's good to have something to look back on and remind you of the experience out there. Hope it goes well.

[@MrTwister3356]

Great video, Richard....you always inspire me. Sadly, up here in 🇨🇦, the temps are usually around -20C at this time of year. Not really conducive to nightscape photography. On the "plus" side however......no bugs! 😉....cheers!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching. Yes I guess it's a trade off . .I'd like it a bit cooler though. Take care.

[@bobsheridan6692]

Another inspiring video and great results. We are just starting our Milky Way season here in the Northern hemisphere 🇨🇦, so thanks for some creative ideas until the clouds clear up!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks again for watching Bob, really appreciate it.

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

I've just got myself a samyang 1.4 85mm for my canon, cos you've done some awesome stuff with an 85, I was inspired

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That's fantastic Suzie

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

@@nightscapeimages.richard what do you tend to go for with your 85mm

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@andysuzierawlins5462 Well it is a challenge to fit a foreground into an 85mm shot. For example I might shoot a lone distant tree on the horizon with the milky way behind. . but you won't get much of the milky way at 85mm.

[@andysuzierawlins5462]

@@nightscapeimages.richard that will be a panorama then, a mini one

[@paulmorrall5719]

Hey Richard, loved the shots and the in-depth explanation, excellent thank you 👍🏻

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you liked it Paul. Thanks for watching.

[@bradtuckerman388]

Awesome work mate, so simple but so effective. The images look amazing. Love your videos.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps Brad. Always appreciate your comments mate.

[@peterviragphoto]

This was very enjoyable & informative. Loved the way you set up the lights. Great portraits mate!😀👍👏👏👏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Peter. Really appreciate that mate.

[@GARY1951A]

Another great video, Richard! Wow, looks like the bugs were really "bugging" you and I am sure that was miserable along with the heat! Love the instruction on the use of your flash!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Gary. Really appreciate your comments.

[@brucemullis479]

Bugs are attracted to dark colors.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes you are right Bruce . .. and that's all I had to wear out there.

[@IanInverarity]

That’s nice work Richard!! 😀 It is difficult to stand still enough for that sort of shot! The insects looked pretty bad, wow!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes the bugs were horrific Ian, but we got there in the end.

[@philadams9254]

Thank you for this video Richard! Great timing: I'm trying to have a go at doing these myself but I have trouble explaining to 'normal' astrophotographers what I'm trying to achieve. I know you have other videos on the topic, but this video explains the whole thing perfectly for longer focal lengths. I'll be passing it on.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Phil. Always appreciate your comments.

[@rodmehta5356]

Thanks Richard- I ended up compositing my milky way portraits (Joel Grimes style; I left a comment the other day, asking about artistic/commercial milky way portraits). I thought using a wide lens for the background and a 35mm for the portrait might cause weird perspective problems, but it didn't. Cheers from WA ☀️

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Rod. There are always many ways to achieve the look we are after.

[@carlreid4161]

That looked to be an uncomfortable night Richard! Kudos to you for getting out there, I was hoping to get out this weekend but got to keep an eye on bushfires over here as its been 40 degrees plus for a few days.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I can see you've had extreme temperatures over in the west Carl. I hope it cools down soon my friend.

[@andreroy6411]

Great video Richard. I was wondering if the flash needs to be fired at the very end of the 5 seconds. I don't have the ability the set off my flash at the end of the exposure but I can fire it off remotely on my own. Should I try to time my flash as close to the end of the exposure as possible or does firing it earlier or during the exposure give the same results?. I'm in Canada and I'll happily trade the -15C and 2 feet of snow for the bugs!! LOL. Thanks for your continued inspiration.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching Andre. No you can certainly fire the flash anytime manually .. I have done this plenty of times with great results. As you suggested, just time it close to the end of the exposure for best results. Not too sure about the -15C .. !!! Take care

[@miloradkaravidin8818]

Thank you for an interesting video. Mr Richard. For me 50 or 35 would be better choice for environmental portraits. I would also like ti ask for an opinion. Do you think l-bracket s great tool especially when shooting in portrait orientation?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Milorad. Yes an L Bracket will often make the portrait shooting easier. I do have one on one of my cameras but I find it a bit fiddly to get the remote cable plugged in . .also I use Manfrotto tripod mounts so most are Arca Swiss type.

[@bienenhonig2105]

Hi Richard, wow 35 °C at night? that is like in the desert . What were the temperatures in day time? I should do that kind of photos too. I did it just once more than a year ago. It was with my girlfriend and fun. But till now I did not want to take all the necessary extra stuff with me. I will consider it for the next time. But here it is cloudy for weeks , so no chances to go out. Is it a new backpack. I think u had another one at your coast route last year. best greetings

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching my friend. Yes it has been very hot . .but it always is here in the summer. Yes it's a new backpack . .Lowepro BP 450 ii Protactic.

[@nrlondon7959]

Richard, another amazing video. As always, I love your enthusiasm for the subject. I am going to focus on Milky Way photography this year. I have tried it in the past with limited success. I bought a full-frame Canon Camera and look forward to using it once the weather warms up here in the northern hemisphere. I do have a question for you. I have a challenge dealing with magnetic north versus "true" north. I believe that Google, Stellarium, and other software use true north. However, my compass is magnetic north. Any suggestions on how to deal with this issue. This is particularly useful if a set up a timelapse before it gets dark. Again, than you for sharing your videos.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your support of my channel Nyall, it's really appreciated. Unless you're using a star tracker and using a compass to polar align i don't think it will matter too much about true north vs magnetic north. With a wide angle lens you won't notice much difference. If you're timelapse is generally pointing north then I think you'll be fine. Here's a good article about it. gisgeography.com/magnetic-north-vs-geographic-true-pole/

[@nrlondon7959]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Thank you.

[@georgepistikoudis]

Hi Richard, and best greetings from Greece. Just a question am i the only one that hears a disturbing sound in the background of your audio? This is noticeable until 4:55 and disappears after for some minutes and it comes again at 10:03.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching George. Yes I had a faulty mic cable and I was working to fix it for the whole night.

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

Thanks for another inspiring video. Could you advise me what is your Lowepro backpack model you are using? looks like the laptop should fit into it. Cheers

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot for watching my friend. This is a new bag. Lowepro BP 450 AWii Protactic

[@melindapryor]

The results are great. Worth a try I say.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for watching Melinda, really appreciated.

[@treeman3663]

It will be daylight before you finish explaining everything lol

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes that was my problem this week when I went out to shoot.

[@nightmareaccomplice5816]

Tried to watch but couldn't put up with the "noise"! ♡

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

l fixed it . .the mic cable was faulty.

[@dakmandotcom6682]

Ask Lowepro if they want to use your shot for promotional material for their protactic range?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I doubt they'd be interested in my work, but thanks for the suggestion.

[@harveyarber2543]

got a bit of a buzzing noise on this one Richard

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I worked it out . A faulty audio cable ... have replaced.

[@deathblosomrules]

You didn't list your 85mm lens in the equipment! :)

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

No this is a new lens .. just got it.

[@deathblosomrules]

@Nightscape Images well you should list it. Especially if you are using it! Just giving you a hard time. Nice video, not so nice bug's.

[@dw.in.michigan]

Someone else may have asked this, so if it's a repeat question I apologize. Can you mix and match brands of speedlights and the remote triggers - Yongnuo and Neewer, or Neewer and Godox, etc? Or do you have to use Brand A remote with Brand A speedlight? And thanks again for another great video.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Derek. I'm pretty sure Neewer and Godox may be the same thing rebranded .. but they will only work if there is either a built in receiver or a receiver attached under the flash. In fact if you have an external receiver then you can use any flash at all .. including name brands such as Canon or Nikon etc. All you need do is set them to fire manually. I guess what I'm saying here is that it's not the flash unit that's important, it's the flash triggers and receivers. Some are built in .. like the one's shown in this video and others are not. Just as a further example . .I couldn't use a godox transmitter with a youngnuo receiver. Generally you need the same brand at both ends.

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

Your audio..... are you sitting next to some transmitter.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

No it was a faulty mic lead . .all good now.

[@shadyninja1]

Sounds like a mosquito got stuck in your microphone 🎤

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes it sure does. I finally sorted that problem. Thanks

[@gavinheppenstall766]

Nice one Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Really appreciate that Gavin. Hope you're surviving the heat over in the west mate.