Milky Way - Saxonburg Pennsylvania

I’ve been eager to capture a photo of the Milky Way for a long time, so I decided to give it a try while visiting my daughter and son-in-law in Pennsylvania. I researched the best camera and lens settings beforehand. Unfortunately, about half of my shots were out of focus before I figured out how to correct it. Then, I made the mistake of adjusting the settings based on the camera screen, thinking the image was too dark, which resulted in overexposed photos. Out of 150 shots, this one was the best! It is not the best but at least know how to better it. Now that I know what mistakes I made, I’m planning to head to my local state park in Florida to try again. Looking forward to a better shot in the near future.

[Lesley]

So wonderful. I’d love to see this, just once.

[Casablanca]

Oh wow......the stuff of dreams

[Martyn Drage]

It still a great pic though.

[Diana]

Still a fabulous capture and lovely colours.

[Kitty Hawke]

It looks very lovely.......well done.

[Danette Thompson]

I think it looks great. You have to make mistakes in order to get where you want to go!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So beautiful.

[Kerry McCarthy]

A wonderful shot even if you aren't completely pleased with it!

[Nigel Rogers]

That's pretty good, better than my first attempt. I particular like the pin points of the stars and the glow from the horizon. It's not easy is it?!

[Peter Dulis]

nice one

[Mags]

Beautiful colors and skyline.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Beautiful sky fav!

[Korcsog Károly]

I like it!

[Christine Sztukowski]

Outstanding

[Pat Knowles]

Beautiful sky at night! The sky when it’s in dark areas is truly amazing. I see a fabulous sky in NZ when I’m there!

[vaidas]

Great!

[mike]

impressive shot

[Joan Robillard]

Spectacuar

[GaryW]

Gorgeous!

[gloria jones]

Wonderful!

[Barb]

Congratulations on your perseverance! This is lovely, and I'm certain your next attempts will be even better. I've not attempted night sky photos yet. Only moon shots! :-) Your effort may inspire me to give it a whirl!

[Rob Z]

Fabulous.

[Phil Howcroft]

wow what a stunner

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Wonderful

[Carole Sandford]

Stunning!

[Mark St Clair]

@tinley23 @casablanca @dragey74 @ludwigsdiana @cutekitty @danette @mittens @mccarth1 @nigelrogers @pdulis @marlboromaam @ziggy77 @kork @365projectorgchristine @happypat @vaidasguogis @minsky365 @joansmor @thewatersphotos @seattlite @robz @phil_howcroft @elisasaeter @carole_sandford thank you for all your kind words!

@bjywamer I couldn't agree with you more Barb. This site has been insightful and everyone has inspired me to do more!

[Dorothy]

It’s wonderful!

[haskar]

Amazing.

[Rick Aubin]

The dome over the colors is fabulous!

[LManning (Laura)]

Absolutely stunning.

[Paula Fontanini]

Spectacular capture Mark!!

[Beverley]

Holy moly… absolutely awesomeness! Wow….

[Susan Klassen]

It’s still a Wonderful capture!

[Steve Chappell]

Beautiful

[Vesna]

This photo is on Top 20 Chart. Congratulations!

[Mark St Clair]

@illinilass @haskar @rickaubin @ljmanning @bluemoon @beverley365 @dailypix @swchappell Thank you so much!

@vesna0210 thank you!!