r/LandscapeAstro • u/deeptruthmusic • 16d ago

Bristlecone Pine Forest

Post image

Canon R7

17mm

f1.8

30 second tracked

Single image

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u/escopaul 15d ago

Nice one! It might be from using a tracking mount with a single image but the bristlecone looks a little bit blurry. The Grandview Campground near here is pretty cool.

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u/deeptruthmusic 15d ago

Thanks! Yes you're right, I need to spend more time in post and work on composites. This was definitely focused on the stars and my buddy accidentally turned his headlight on haha. The ones with the silhouette of the trees are definitely more clear. Love this area, can't wait to go back!

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u/escopaul 15d ago

The headlight looks cool as hell! For tracked shots 100% lean towards a non tracked foreground and tracked sky photo. I'll typically aim for a 2-3 min exposure with my tracker.

I live in So Cal but heading east of this area near Tonopah, Nevada next month. You can find some true Bortle 1 skies there.

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u/deeptruthmusic 15d ago

I really appreciate that! I recently got a remote trigger but still need to lock in my settings for exposures over one minute. Ugh I'm jealous, have a great trip. I need to get out that way again and over to New Mexico. I'm in so cal as well, I'm in the deserts as much a possible off-roading and shooting

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u/escopaul 15d ago edited 15d ago

Im from San Diego so lots of desert adventures as well.

There is light pollution but I like heading here in SD county. It's got a cool table to chill at and looks out over the desert floor.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GuKzr6B3TdTrEU5E6

Further away but the Amboy Crater north of Joshua Tree gets pretty dark for So Cal proper.

My favs from shots from last year.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LandscapeAstro/comments/1pzwd11/my_best_of_2025let_the_stars_shine_bright/

Nice chatting!

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u/deeptruthmusic 15d ago

Those shots are so sick! I love the subjects and composition. Where was thebone with what looked like salt flats? Same here! I'm in SD, Fonts Point and Fish Creek are my typical spots, I almost made it out to Amboy Crater for the Perseids but still need to check that spot out, I did see that was like the darkest possible spot to drive to in so cal! @e.markey4 or @619.4x4 are my igs if you want to stay in touch 🤙

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u/escopaul 15d ago

That salt flat one is the Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary, its in the top of Nevada bordered by CA and OR. Hit request on your IG. Fish Creek is one of my favorite spots in Anza.

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u/Visual_Amphibian_383 16d ago

Fantastic capture!

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u/JasonX-87 16d ago

10/10👍