Timelapse Milky Way Farm Machinery

[@mikes1796]

Many people talk about wanting a nightscape with clear skies. I thought some of my time lapses were ruined with clouds. They turned out to be some of my best and most dramatic time lapses.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Totally agree Mike. The clouds give that extra layer of movement and dynamics.

[@boycefitzgerald]

I agree. It can add a 3-dimensional aspect to the composition. Good point.

[@tonyw3250]

The timelapse with the truck and the cloud coming in at the end was amazing - my favourite

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Tony

[@stew_redman]

The only thing you fail to do is disappoint! Very nice.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very kind of you Stew

[@davidburton2294]

One of your best videos Richard ! Georgous images and spectacular timelapses :)

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That's very kind of you David, thank you.

[@geoffsharpe6456]

Hi Richard, Good to see the time-lapse videos of the setting galaxy. I noticed Orion in a few of the images in the video and it's nice to see the seasons changing again. 👌👍😎

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes Geoff. Orion is rising about midnight at present and certainly does herald in the season change. I assume you're back from your journey ..???

[@geoffsharpe6456]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Yes, I arrived back on Monday night, tired but happy to be home after a long journey away. I have thousands of images to process now. 😁

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@geoffsharpe6456 Yes I can well imagine. I'm heading to New Zealand on Sunday so will be away for a while myself.

[@SteveZodiac777]

Wonderful work!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Always appreciated Darrel

[@gavinheppenstall766]

Awesome video, clear skies 🖖

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Gavin

[@patrickleroy3284]

Bonsoir Richard quel travail magnifique bon ciel mon ami !

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

As always I appreciate your comments Patrick.

[@callmehank88]

Another outstanding video Richard, thanks for all the effort. Loved the Austin A30. I really have to go on one of your workshops.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks indeed Hank, appreciate you watching.

[@michaelsaltsman7550]

stunning work as always

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you Michael

[@guykerr8111]

As always…..thank you!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome Guy

[@Hausen17]

Awesome again.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks, appreciate you watching.

[@roberthennessey5702]

Amazing Richard….your running all over. Then go take a nap and a bite to eat. Fantastic footage …your the king of time lapse, and shooting 650 captures, wow.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for following along Robert, always appreciated.

[@steveschnetzler5471]

I love the dark clouds coming over the truck in one of that last time-lapses, so moody. Thanks.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it was moody. I wish it cleared a little so I could also see the stars at that point.

[@paultrunfull3324]

Fabulous as always Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps Paul

[@demipita9090]

Outstanding work Sir Richard ☺️🙏🏻

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Demi

[@aaronsharpe838]

Always so good Richard 👍👏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Aaron

[@davidcassford6361]

Magnificient

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks indeed David

[@andrewiverach659]

Great work Richard and fantastic Timelapse’s. Some great memories there. Whenever Deb and I are out in the night sky your name is often mentioned. 🎉

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Really appreciate that Andrew. I see the two of you have been traveling lately with excellent results.

[@ViratShah]

One More great video Richard and love the Timelapse & stacked images

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for your kind comments Virat.

[@WanderingMonkHikes]

Very nice! I've taken a lot of notes for next March when Milky Way Season returns to the USA. Thanks!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate you watching.

[@StarScaperPhoto]

Stunning shots and especially timelapses ofcourse. Must be so nice to have a private playground like that under dark skies with so many possible compositions! Not jealous at all! 😉

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes thanks Jeroen. It sure is a playground.

[@TheFangita]

Fantastic as always!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much

[@stevemeier7876]

its really weird coming to the farm to do a workshop after watching you on you tube and its even weirder watching you on you at the farm where I just was......awesome as usual....Richard. Defiantly want to come back and shoot different old stuff at different time of the year

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I do get that a lot Steve. The farm is like a second home to me and I never tire of shooting there.

[@barryashenhurst2071]

And there goes the rest of the universe. Richard, you bring light to the night. Thank you.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, you're very kind indeed Barry

[@JerryDell-j3s]

Hi Richard, great to see you back. Looks like you had a fantastic evening! Take care, Jerry

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Always appreciate your comments Jerry.

[@Robert-R]

Hello again, Richard. You had a very busy night shooting the night sky! Fantastic imagery as always. With regard to the time lapses, you mentioned setting your interval at 18 secs to allow for the 15 sec exposure + 3 secs between images. Well, you likely only ended up with 1-2 secs between images, which doesn't really matter much for the end result, but the reason why might at some point if you were to leave a smaller pause. The reason is that cameras lie sometimes with regard to shutter speed. Especially at the longer exposures of 15-30secs. A shutter speed of 15 secs is actually 16 secs, and 30 secs is actually 32 secs. You can easily check this with a stop watch. If you think about it, shutter speeds are based on a 1 sec baseline. Leaving aperture and ISO alone, in order to increase/decrease by 1 stop you need to double/halve your shutter speed. So, 1 sec goes to 2, 4, 8, 15 and 30 secs on your camera to increase by 5 stops, but the camera is really exposing your images at 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 secs,. So, your 15 sec exposures were actually 16 secs and typically the camera needs about a second to reset for the next image. If you make the interval too short it will still take the shots, but you will likely end up with fewer images than you wanted. The timing difference is the same thing on the other end of the scale but it doesn't really matter.. 1/30th is really 1/32nd. 1/250th is really 1/256th. And so on. All cameras do this. Fortunately, Nikon doesn't follow the same convention for the extended shutter speeds. So, 60 secs is actually 60 secs.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes all of that is correct information Robert. I actually set the 18 sec to establish a total shooting time as much as anything else. The gap between shots in slow moving night photography is less relevant. Appreciate your insights.

[@Robert-R]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Yeah, for timelapses a difference of a few seconds plus or minus in the gaps doesn't really matter. My comment is more relevant to doing star trails and where it messes people up is in them not getting the right number of shots because the camera will count down at whatever interval you set, even though it may not have finished taking the previous exposure.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@Robert-R Yes makes perfect sense.

[@boycefitzgerald]

I have 3 cameras going at a time and have a hard time keeping up. And that’s without moving video equipment to each camera. I can’t imagine the work in moving the video camera around as well as each setup with lighting. Appreciate all you do for us, Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it sure is busy out there Boyce

[@ElevatedThreat]

I always, ALWAYS enjoy your videos. Thank you so much for the efforts you put into making them and posting them for us!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome Rex. Appreciate you tuning in.

[@Segafirst]

Thanks for the great video, dear Richard! Tell me, please, how many kilometers/miles per night do you usually drive? What is your logical maximum so that it would be pleasant to take pictures and not die in the morning?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Well that's a good question. I like to keep my destinations to a maximum of about 50-60klm's from home .. but I have exceeded that on a number of occasions.

[@izam2628]

Wonderful work Richard and always informative enjoyable videos - where do you get all your energy !!! 😂 not to mention those clear skies ??? Are we in the same state ? 😂😂😂

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Zero energy after that week Iza . .but I put a fair amount into this video that's for sure. Always clear up in these parts ..!!!!!!!!!!

[@julieclark5779]

Nice to see familiar subjects shot from different angles, the Timelapse look great with the clouds. Thank you for sharing Richard

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for watching Julie

[@lesokey6307]

More stunning images. Hope you are well Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Les. I'm going ok.

[@timoohlsen]

Mind blowing images!! Love watching your videos! Thank you Richard 🙏👏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That's so very kind of you Tim.

[@mikeandrew7889]

Absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for sharing all of this with us.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks heaps for tuning in Mike

[@kleasal86]

Fantastic as always mate! Beautiful shots. The clouds add a bit of drama to the timelapses, love it.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I agree about the clouds, thanks for watching.

[@davelong6727]

another great video Richard! might come at the end of the year next time.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're a champion Dave

[@treeman3663]

Ah Richard great to see you

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for tuning in

[@Tony-gm3im]

Stunning timelapses Richard as always. I love that soundtrack too. Thoughts of awe and wonder to accompany the visual.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

As always I appreciate you watching Tony

[@johneast7987]

Brilliant Richard, loved the old Morris and Austin👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much John

[@GARY1951A]

Never fails to inspire me!! I am amazed at your work and how many things you get done at once! Great video!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

As I said in the videos, I often bite off more than I can chew ..!!!! Thanks Gary.

[@nightscapeodyssey.mattclarke]

Love your work Richard! Nothing wrong with shooting the same foregrounds with a different twist. After all there are so many different perspectives in photography. Great video! Matt

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Always appreciate your support Matt

[@chrisheyward6430]

Stunning Richard. Have you managed to capture any off the Aurora events that are happening

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Chris. I've ben too tired to go out looking for auroras this week.

[@timscanlanphotography]

Love this Richard. I almost exclusively shoot astro images with primes but the 14-24 does a more than decent job. Thank you for sharing your lighting set up - really helpful.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Tim. I prefer primes also but I like that lens for timelapse.

[@piakphotography]

Love how you balancing the light for timelapse. Timelapse look very clean. Did you use Sequator for processing?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

No I use Lightroom and LRTimelapse for timelapse processing.

[@lactech27]

Love this kind of videos.. All photos and timelapses are so beautiful!! Thank you so much!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very kind of you Luis

[@peterkennington1043]

Nice compilation Richard loved the stills of those familiar subjects

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate that Peter.

[@Hedgehogpeter1]

Thank you Richard again. Your great work is inspirational but almost unattainable 🙂

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very kind indeed Peter.

[@Yipmanhands]

Bloody hell, that was some hectic effort Richard but the results were spectacular. I watch these videos to learn and to see your results with nightscapes but the colours of daylight Australia behind you at about 3.20 - 4.10 were just awesome. Brilliant stuff champion.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again for tuning in, always appreciated.

[@inefekt]

fantastic images and time lapses Richard 👍😊

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Always appreciate you tuning in Trevor.

[@AstroRoad]

Great session Richard. Love revisiting those familiar places to see how you can approach them differently 👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Dominic. I'm going to be away for a while but we must catch up for a coffee again sometime in November perhaps ..??

[@AstroRoad]

@@nightscapeimages.richard absolutely keen for a catch up. Have fun wherever you're off too 👍. BTW, I just got my copy of Alyn's book. Browsing through and thought page 142 looked familiar 😉

[@chrisgunn2411]

Wow amazing and so good.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate that Chris

[@michaelbierbaum-z5x]

Thanks for sharing Richard, beautiful images.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome Michael

[@leonfisher]

Of course, wow!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for tuning in Leon

[@TBuanes_Photography]

Absolutely stunning :D Great work once again

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate that Trond

[@klickinthewild]

Excellent video once again Richard. Informative, creative and results that were super-impressive as always. Your use of lighting was simple but very effective - love the way you explain how you think through the shots and the lighting. Well done mate! 👍🏻

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very much appreciated Brian.

[@alejandrorodriguezfotoyvid4134]

espectaculares imagenes de time lapse

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much my friend.

[@HeinCharry]

Wow so good Richard

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I really appreciate you watching.

[@patford9943]

Stunning images as usual Richard! Great job on the time lapses too. Time to go outside and see if I can emulate your work.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks again for tuning in Pat

[@sw_sight3623]

You are the BEST,tx from Germany

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That's very kind of you my friend.

[@ruicorreia3849]

You are the best, great inspiration. Thanks for sharing your work,

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very kind of you Rui

[@dw.in.michigan]

I'm glad to see the Z6III is performing well for astro. Some reviews indicated its low light performance wasn't as good as the Z6II, but everything you've posted looks great!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes a lot of hot air I think Derek. Even then everyone agrees that once you get to iso800 they are about the same anyway.

[@tony_r_pierce]

Beautiful as always!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks indeed Tony

[@gr-astro]

Superb time lapses. Love them!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased, thanks for watching.

[@TheOnlyGuess]

It's always amazing watching your videos. I always enjoy watching them. Thank you so much for these informative videos.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome my friend.

[@xiaofengliu5724]

Just noticed that I should put my lens warmers on the front of the lens instead of the lens body! Thank you!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I find it works better at the front.

[@rolsonn]

Outstanding video!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Richard

[@RobGaleSpecialVideos]

Super stuff Richard, I have wonderful memories of the farm, and the people I meet, along with the great food cooked up by Glenys. How is the couch holding up?🤣

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, the couch is still holding together Rob. We've had a few New Zealanders since you were there mate.

[@jlparkphotography]

What software do you use for compiling your timelapse’s Richard?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I do all the initial edits in Lightroom and render the video in LRTimelapse.

[@BradPhoto24.7]

Fantastic work as usual Richard, bravo. Quick question, at around 9.50 you have something attached to your Ulanzi light, was it to reduce the light output, colour correct or some other reason? Thanks Brad

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Brad. It was a sheet of 1/2 cto gel to help correct the white balance of the light. Sometimes not necessary but I used it in this case.

[@BradPhoto24.7]

Ok thanks Richard

[@marshysterrs1011]

👍

[@amacmedia3221]

Fantastic, another wonderful video Richard. Do you shoot your talking to camera at night with the z6iii?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

No Alasdair . .I use the Sony A7S3 with a Sony 24mm f1.4GM lens.

[@amacmedia3221]

@@nightscapeimages.richard fabulous quality

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@amacmedia3221 Thanks Alasdair

[@jeffbaker3354]

Very nice. Great work

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Glad you liked it Jeff

[@ibrahemrustay4787]

Wonderful work!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks my friend.