Milky Way over the old cross

Milky Way over the old cross · **6 Likes**

I have been wanting this shot since I started photographing the Milky Way years ago, but only in 2020 I was able to get it. This old cross sits on a hill at my late grandfather's farm, and only last September, during this pandemic, I was able to get there with the MW in the right position, and also with a good weather condition and clean access (the tall grass and my fear of snakes were my limitations in other opportunities). I am not sure how old is this cross, but we believe it must be more than 100 years old.

EXIF: 17mm f2.8 25" ISO3200, single exposure

Milky Way over the cross by Alexandre Rocha, on Flickr

**dmckinnon** · 02-09-2021, 09:33 AM - **1 Like**

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amrocha · 05-14-2021, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by Rob1000

Interesting use of unusual combination of colours.

Thank you! It's always a challenge to deal with the colors, and this was actually close to what came out of the camera

**Biff** · 05-16-2021, 08:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by amrocha

I have been wanting this shot since I started photographing the Milky Way years ago, but only in 2020 I was able to get it. This old cross sits on a hill at my late grandfather's farm, and only last September, during this pandemic, I was able to get there with the MW in the right position, and also with a good weather condition and clean access (the tall grass and my fear of snakes were my limitations in other opportunities). I am not sure how old is this cross, but we believe it must be more than 100 years old.

EXIF: 17mm f2.8 25" ISO3200, single exposure

Milky Way over the cross by Alexandre Rocha, on Flickr

Wow, great composition, technique and story. Inspiring. I'll be in the mountains next weekend, may get a chance to to night sky for the first time. I won't come away with anything like this, but it sure shows the amazing possibilities.

Martin Stu · 05-19-2021, 05:06 AM - **1 Like**

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05-14-2021, 07:24 PM	#35
amrocha Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Catalao GO Brasil Photos: Gallery Posts: 326 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rob1000 Interesting use of unusual combination of colours. Thank you! It's always a challenge to deal with the colors, and this was actually close to what came out of the camera

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Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081	Originally posted by amrocha I have been wanting this shot since I started photographing the Milky Way years ago, but only in 2020 I was able to get it. This old cross sits on a hill at my late grandfather's farm, and only last September, during this pandemic, I was able to get there with the MW in the right position, and also with a good weather condition and clean access (the tall grass and my fear of snakes were my limitations in other opportunities). I am not sure how old is this cross, but we believe it must be more than 100 years old. EXIF: 17mm f2.8 25" ISO3200, single exposure Milky Way over the cross by Alexandre Rocha, on Flickr Wow, great composition, technique and story. Inspiring. I'll be in the mountains next weekend, may get a chance to to night sky for the first time. I won't come away with anything like this, but it sure shows the amazing possibilities.

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