The Milky Way

Milky Way from Brainard Lake 9/12/15

Last year I discovered the secrets to taking Milky Way pictures and I've longed for a clear, high-altitude evening ever since.  Andy and I tried to take Milky Way pictures earlier in the year, but our rainy early summer prevented anything interesting.  Then, we had a glorious fall.  This picture was taken from Brainard Lake .  Our photos of the of the stars over the southern hills were nice and we were satisfied that we'd seen enough, so we started to head home.  Once in the parking lot, though, I noticed how the trees lit up when a car drove by.  I set up the camera again and waited for another car.   I just love the glow!  Below are some pictures taken from Chautauqua Park.  As you can see, we have a lot more light pollution in Boulder, but it still makes for some neat pictures. (Click on images to enlarge).

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