In Volcano National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii (Halema'uma'u Crater, Kilauea, Hawaii). It was an amazing site that lasted all of 5 seconds. I took three shots in a row and this was the first, next had no Milky Way, third had a faint amount, and it was gone for the rest of the photoshoot, replaced by thick orange clouds. We tried two more nights to get another chance and none of them worked out.
Another view, just a tad from the left: http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2016-09-21
@jgpittenger I forgot to tag you -- I used the settings you recommended and am convinced that's how I got the shot. Others in the class were still trying to figure out their right settings for night and all but two missed the opportunity. So a HUGE thank you!
Stunning capture Taffy! Oh to have stood beside you seeing this fabulous sight! Can I have the secret of the right settings for night? Who knows will I see the milky way in NS? Top of my bucket list of things to see - anywhere! Fav!
@pamknowler Jane @jgpittenger had recommended widest lens possible at largest aperture so I used my 14mm. She said ISO ideally between 1600 - 2000, aperture at 2.8 and then shutter speed between 15 - 20 seconds or so to avoid any star trails. That's where I started (ISO 2000, f2.8, 20 seconds) and fortunately, it worked. I had to do some post processing for details and lighting as well but the RAW data was there to do it.
I really like your composition that includes the trees on right...volcano, Milky Way, and trees. Wonderful. Every time I have shot there, it has been so packed with people that it has been impossible to compose thoughtfully!
spectacular to see it in person!