It always amazes me how much detail a single long exposure can reveal. Why does the camera sensor pick up all these colors that our eyes simply can't see?
Location: Bortle 2-3 area (away from city lights).
Process: Single exposure shot. The goal was to capture the density of the galactic core without too much post-processing.
Equipment: Basic tripod and a DSLR camera with a wide-angle lens.
Thought: I’m still learning how to balance the highlights in the core. If any experienced astrophotographers have tips on reducing star bloating while keeping the nebula detail, I’d love to hear them! #space