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lake superior sunset by twurdemann

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The Galactic Zipper This image was created by blending sixty photographs that were shot over thirty minutes. It took about two hours of post processing to get the final result showcasing what I am calling the “Galactic Zipper” stretching the western skies above Mount Greylock in the Berkshires. Yes, this is how far the stars appear to move in just a half an hour! You’ll also notice stars to the upper right appearing to circle the position of the north star while stars to the lower left beginning to circle the southern hemisphere. Shooting the summit has been a challenge because of the incredibly bright light now operating atop the memorial but a few dark nights in September allowed for this opportunity. With the globe shut off, I used a flashlight to illuminate the glass from the ground just enough to bring out some detail. I also lit the lower half of the structure while the nearby lights of Adams lit the top half. www.capenightphotography.com