Telephoto Comet NEOWISE Photo (Preparing, Photographing, and Editing)

Comet Neowise is visible in the night sky and is one of the most remarkable comets we've had in this millennia! In this video, I'll show my planning, photographing, and editing of some of my Comet Neowise photos. I'll also show how to find the comet and how I calculated the concept of my photos. The session is accompanied by some beautiful time-lapses of the comet moving over the night sky. Pay attention because there is a lot of information compressed into this video!
The "shooting star" I think I saw in the video and showed on the photo might be a flaring satellite. Not sure.
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[@daltonrandall4348]

"luckily, there are no people here so I can just leave my camera down there..." How nice to live in a place where that's possible.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I know, it's the best :)

[@AlynWallace]

Now we're talking! Glad you finally got it dude. After seeing the separate exposures the 'shooting star' is definitely a satellite though. It's a tumbling satellite, either something like a discarded rocket body or a malfunctioned satellite that's tumbling through space. Still pretty damn cool!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much, means a lot coming from you, Alyn :) And yes, good we got that cleared up. I wonder how much space junk is out there by now.

[@AlynWallace]

@@MadsPeterIversen Too much my friend

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@@MadsPeterIversen What a great neighborhood.

[@CaptApril123]

it's a spent rocket body and yes it's tumbling, confirmed this on 'skyview' last night while trying to hunt for Neowise here in Canada..that and Capella may actually make some good reference points though thanks!

[@jerryhughes4720]

A true artist/professional. This is such an amazing piece of work, thanks so much for posting. Your imagery is all so good from the time-lapse to the shooting star, it must be so satisfying.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so, so much, Jerry! I hope you're doing well :)

[@JaypeaFoto]

Love the Timelapse you did. Wow what cool shots of you and the comet. Crazy calculations as well. Well done.

[@JongMarquezMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing your art, knowledge and talents, Mads! Your work is truly inspiring! May you never tire of sharing these gifts! Cheers from California!

[@williammiller7328]

Absolutely fantastic work Mads! All the planning and hard work really paid off.

[@lindahenderson2113]

Mads, you make your videos so much fun. Thank you for all of the effort it takes to produce them. 🙃

[@robertwhitemoto]

Mads, its so inspirational to see a professional at work! The comet's position relative to the background stars is fascinating as to us the comet looks so far away but relative to the stars which are a gazillion (technical term) times farther away it makes some sense, but what a grand scale!!! Great job, and yes, the best shot I've seen of the comet anywhere! Congratulations and well done!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much, Robert! That means a lot because I have seen so many great photos so far!

[@paulandercyk3549]

What great shots! This is very inspirational and educational, thank you. It’s heartwarming to know others get excited about special event photography and not treat it as a clinical exercise. Tonight several of us will try in North Carolina, USA.

[@BernhardHimmer]

Great shots of the comet... and the shooting star! 😀🌠☄

[@paulhargreaves5637]

Wow! Simply wow; from the planning to creating the final shots. It is great to see you so chuffed for catching those images.

[@casperghst42]

Finally got around to watch this, you got some really great photos there.

[@ralphnetta4563]

Mads, a lot of work on your behalf; much appreciated. Interesting.

[@hankypanky9380]

Beautiful shots ....Mads nailed again

[@speel1959]

Another fabulous video Mads, I thank you for sharing this exceptional photo shoot with us.

[@turfguy100]

It's Sooooooo beautiful! Great job Mads!

[@robertstephens1868]

Congratulations, Mads. You have put so much effort & talent into an exceptional video.

[@KimHojbergJensen]

Just found your channel. It is the best photo youtube channel I have seen.

[@thewanderingeye7133]

Dude, soo much work for a photo and video! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge

[@sjbastro]

Excellent video and the results of your planning are great. Looking forward to seeing more 😃

[@mrlandshark1145]

Awesome photos. Great intro with the shining night clouds in the background

[@edgaralegre9725]

Very nice presentation from start to finish. This tells/shows people the hard work put into this because we know, we tried and it's not easy. Something that only those who tried can appreciate the work. I'd seen many Neowise videos but they only show the Finish product/shots.

[@RafaelBConceicao]

Inspiring video! Love to see the wok that is put into taking great photography.

[@utsavratti]

Fascinating video. Admire your dedication to this project!

[@messybench]

Seeing how much planning and effort you put forth really makes me appreciate your image. I have been taking the sunset version of this comet from California. Our skies are not as clear these days so what I tought was a clear night tonight was in fact very hazy. So many stars. Such a beautiful sky. So much to learn.

[@zakstone9821]

Amazing work. That shooting star 🌠 wow. 🙏🏻 thank you for making this. Love the photos you got. 👍🏻

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're welcome and thank you very much! It turns out the shooting star might have been a satellite crashing towards Earth.

[@grahamroberts5949]

Hey Mads, what a super experience, the final images are stunning and the best I have seen, the composition and scale is exactly right and light painting the tree is an inspiration. Thank you for sharing,

[@mypost2785]

Stumbled upon your video. It's fantastic! Filming is magical! the combination of the plot and the music is such that Goosebumps !!! Thanks for the good emotions !!! From me a fat like and a subscription !!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much for the kind words :)

[@andycunningham147]

what a beautiful shot with the comet and the shooting star.class work just subscribed many thanks

[@mortenpfeffer9246]

Pretty insane Mads 😵 what a great job 👍🏻 hats of for your planning and determination 👏🏻😃

[@perrydahlbergh]

Go aften. Wonderful movie. Really like your style and your ambition with photography. Very inspiring.

[@gregorsnell]

Glad it all worked out in the end dude. Best part is there's no one there and it's totally chill 🇩🇰

[@FrankCrispo]

Hey Greg! Did you get out to shoot this and if you did, will there be a video?

[@anselmleitner4209]

Wow, this is amazing! Best images of comet NEOWISE seen on KZbin! Thanks Mads!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Wow, thank you so much because Alyn Wallace really have some great ones!

[@voin3858]

Just the video alone at the start was good enough for me. Great images. congratulations !

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so very much! :)

[@raymondlarsen2777]

You did a very good job explaining how you set up the shot, glad everything turned out well. Awesome photo’s, great compositions.

[@Chittudesai]

Fantastic work as always! Very educative & inspirational. Thank you.

[@norlmerk]

Dang you not only got the comet but a shooting star.....you must be blessed with celestial star dust!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot. It turns out it's probably some space junk breaking through the atmosphere ;)

[@andgphotos]

@@MadsPeterIversen Actually this is not a shooting star, but iridium flare. It is caused by the reflection of sunlight on satellite's solar panels. Shooting star last only a second, and this was seen on several pictures, each 1.6 seconds long ;) What is typical for this kind of incident, they are the brightest in the center, shooting stars are brightest usually on one end. Beautiful picture though :)

[@erikyoung2193]

Amazing how much work can go into a few photos, which were amazing! This is a great video to highlight how difficult it can be to get a good shot of this historical event.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much, Erik! :)

[@ralfkrahe2493]

Mads, Nice to see how all of your pre-visualization, planning and hard work on site and in the virtual darkroom worked out in the end for spectacular end results, including the added bonus of the shooting star. Fantastic time-lapses, too. Congrats!

[@edselvillarta2784]

Well planned shot! The best image ever seen so for of this comet, composition is perfect! Amazing work Mads! Thanks for keep inspiring us with your photography!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much, Edsel! :)

[@ijw87]

Bravo my friend! It is a beautiful shot!!

[@StevenMusgrovePhotography]

Great video Mads 👍 Really good explanation about how you got those shots and edited!! I'm looking to go out tonight and get a shot... or two of neowise 😁 after seeing this i'm getting excited

[@davidpayne3604]

Fabulous photographs due to lots of work and planning on your part....congratulations from Warrior, Alabama, U.S....great information , I subscribed and will follow.....

[@next-horizon-overland]

Wow, very well done! Perfect planning and executed.Congrats

[@mrdavis3804]

Cool to see the Pleiades rising at the end and seeing your angular field of view

[@valk-photography]

Nice planning Mads ! Very helpful to see the post processing of the final image. Stunning result !!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Mario :)

[@hectorlara2542]

Amazing, great job, congratulations !!!!!!

[@ada-lizbeskalis7304]

Hi from San Diego, California, well done and congrats!!! I love all the pictures you took of the comet it's just gorgeous! Especially the one with the shooting star. Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing with us. I'm going outside to see if we can get a glance of it. It's just twighlight here. Wish me luck!!! So excited! ☄️🌠💫💯🔭💞🙏👍👍🌷🙂

[@theweeklyonline]

Thanks for doing this I subscribed!

[@anthonyplancherel8274]

Stunning work! Great video too

[@nevadaxtube]

Mads, I join you in your excitement about photographing Comet Neowise. I have photographed it many days in a row now. What a thrill. I really wish you would produce a post processing video to show those of us who aren't super Photoshop technicians how you achieved those brilliant results. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@domhaughton6809]

Well done Mads. So much work went into this and it's so helpful that you shared your process. Thank you 😁

[@vacanechaser]

Fantastic captures Mads. So jealous. I have zero luck. Awesome job!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@cookfred281051]

Fantastic work. Beautiful images, and a great time-lapse, not envious at all! I managed to get an image on a clear night, just waiting for it to be clear again to try for a more adventurous shot. Cloudy and wet here in the UK!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks, Fred! I hope you get better conditions :)

[@BruceSeesall]

Thrill of the hunt my friend...

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

Beautiful images and informative as always! Well done 👌

[@charlenenagel7962]

Wow! This is so amazing! Thank you!

[@andyprime57]

Superb Mads, as always!

[@mitchbergner2795]

Freeking unreal. Only you could do this. Great shots and description.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hehe thanks a lot, Mitch! I'm probably not the only one ;)

[@jenniferduclett749]

This is just amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Brilliant!

[@carolstoss7229]

Wow AMAZING! Congrats!

[@carlreid4161]

Wow what a night you had Mads outstanding work thanks for sharing.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Carl!

[@thhedk]

Really great shot and great video!

[@1VperOctave]

I felt exhausted just watching this! Great work and wonderful results - made me click the subscribe button.

[@valleycast]

Thank you so, so much for the information. I've tried many times to do night photography and this really helped a lot. Also, I love your editing of the video in general.

[@sisirkantprusty5756]

Awesome!! Stunning pics. I have a Nikon d5300 and I am hoping that one day I will take such pics. And your videos are soothing as well!!

[@wanye1]

simply insane - thanks for sharing

[@marksymonds8477]

Well Mads, the finished pictures were brilliant, but man the amount of work that went into them, I don’t think I would of had the same enthusiasm, I take my hat off to you,👍

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hehe, I just really wanted that comet ;)

[@Aditya-yg1ce]

Stunning. Beautiful..👌🏼🌠

[@AIrobut5323]

Dope. It's cloudy every night for me.

[@ecanu247]

Increíbles fotografías gracias por compartir 👍🏻

[@haraldwarholm2396]

I live in northern Norway, and I simply love the bright summer nights. But that also means that astro photography is off the menu. It can't be done. I find myself longing for the twilight of August, so I can see stars again. Literally. The middle of August is also the prime time to see noctilucent clouds from my location, and also the earliest time it is possible to see the aurora. It also means that the summer is ending, so that's a bummer. Watching your video has made me so excited. I can hardly wait... 😅

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Mads uou nailed it again mate. Best selfie photos with the comet well done

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@mantismodels1207]

Best photos I've seen so far! I like them all but the one with the meteorite going through the frame gives it something extra special. Very cool! Thanks for posting!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

It turns it it's most likely a satellite ;)

[@nottambula79]

congrats, I like the photo with the shooting star too! So fascinating... Thank you for your videos!

[@jimcooke5590]

blimey Mads that was brilliant, complex but brilliant, loved the images and i bet you were chuffed with them

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Jim, absolutely chuffed ;)

[@chaseechenrode8679]

Such a nice piece of work. Your commitment to artistry is to be admired. Thank you for sharing. I wish I had your courage and confidence.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Chase!

[@Bazzasphotolife]

Great video, Mads. Your persistence paid off!

[@DA-yd2ny]

You are a genius. Thanks for sharing

[@gertjanvanderkooij9242]

stunning pictures

[@bskdopeboy]

Come to England, head to Devon and an area called Dartmoor. It's one of the darkest places in the UK and absolutely unbelievable how well you can see the night sky. I took some photos of the comet last week (as well as the Milky Way) and was blown away at how clear everything was. I'm from the North of England, and surrounded by 3 major cities (Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester), so the light pollution here is terrible. Another plus for Dartmoor is, at an area called Haytor Rocks, you can stay in a tent, caravan or motorhome for free. Literally stay on the mountain, surrounded by wild ponies and other wildlife. Last week there was my party of 4, and one other campervan on the mountain

[@sarojojha7253]

Absolutely pleasant to watch your videos Mads. We need more timelapses in your video..it's fun to watch.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, they're so time consuming to make and edit 😅👍

[@multigabby2]

Brilliant shot well done mate..

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Great work Mads! A pleasure to watch, as always depth and details on how you work is fascinating. Thank you.

[@kiah9318]

Amazing captured.

[@richardsmith533]

Fantastic shots Mads. I didn't realise this comet would be so bright until I managed to get a couple of images myself last night. I cant say I had anywhere near the amount of planning that went into your images. I just thought of a location that faced north and gave it a go. I'm going to have another go if the weather allows later this week. Otherwise I'll have to wait another 6500 years - and I know I'll never remember 👍👍

[@monicatellez7984]

Wonderful. i hope can look it from Santiago

[@heldermartins2136]

Amazing video, the planning, the hikes, everything. That is also some serious editing skills that I sure wouldn't mind seeing them transformed into some tutorial video or similar :P

[@danielodonoghue3529]

Fabulous shots, and very well deserved after all that effort!

[@peterdean6379]

A fantastic video and end result. I think what you describe as a shooting star may have been a satellite, as they rotate their solar panels catch the sun and flare.

[@whatmattersmost6725]

AWESOME work!

[@gcote100]

Love your video! Congrats

[@rvboondocker2559]

Well done! Congratulations

[@rpbns]

Mads, well planned and well executed, great pic!

[@mvdeehan]

Wonderful pictures May I ask what settings you used?

[@maurice.meerten]

Great video mads!... i tried to photograph the comet myself too last Sunday... the comet was hard to see with the eye, but I think I got some decent shots after all....

[@ezarama]

Increible, que maravillosa locura!

[@joycao1762]

This must have taken so much work but the photos are amazing!

[@MochitoMaker]

Historical photograph. A dream captured. I am so happy for you! I didn't even know there's a comet, although I was shooting stars yesterday. Beautiful photo!!!

[@simondeath6298]

Absolutely amazing thoroughly enjoyable viewing. Deserved plaudits!