So far, this is my favorite image from my La Palma trip this year. It was an absolutely extraordinary feeling to look at the bright Milky Way above the almost glowing clouds
Cloud inversion is a huge advantage for astrophotography on La Palma. This thick layer of clouds traps annoying light pollution and haze from the coastal towns beneath, while the high mountain regions provide clear skies. Up at Roque de Los Muchachos, at an altitude of 2,400 meters, you get the absolute best conditions for stargazing. The only downside is the fierce wind, which can make finding a stable spot to shoot a bit challenging 😄
HaRGB | Mosaic | Tracked | Stacked | Composite
Exif: Sony A7III with Sigma 28-45 f1.8 at 28mm Skywatcher Star Adventurer 2i Kenko ProSofton Starglow Filter
Sky ISO 1000 | f1.8 | 4x60s per Panel 2x2 Panel Panorama Starglow Filter: ISO 8000, 10s per Panel
Foreground: ISO 2500 | f1.8 | 35s per Panel 2x1 Panel Panorama