The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This is yet another take on Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) as it gradually departs from earthly view. My previous images of this comet were more tightly composed on just the comet, so I decided to try a wider field shot which included a section of the Milky Way. I wish that I had had the opportunity of photographing this scene with a more interesting foreground and darker skies, but I settled with what I had in my back yard.
Specific Feedback
Any feedback would be appreciated with respect to composition and post processing.
Technical Details
Camera: Nikon Z7ii Mirrorless
Lens: Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, at 35mm, f/4
ISO: 3200
Exposure: Stack of 20 - 30 sec exposures
Tracker: MSM Nomad
Processed with Stary Landscape Stacker, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Photoshop
Critique Template
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WOW!! I didn’t think the comet would be big enough at the wide angle you would need to catch the MW! The FG works for me – I never seem to find an interesting one. The larger tree is a good point of interest well located in the frame. The horizon is interesting and nicely sharp, and a bit desolate-looking, which suits the comet and MW very well!! Only suggestion might be to go with a little off the bottom to make the FG a little more “arty” but no big deal. Excellent work!!
I found I had shot a burst of the comet with the daytime rig, second night I think. No FG and no obvious stars (LOTS of moonlight) but I’ll try running it thru PI in a few days when I get over the current burst of hyperactivity…
@Diane_Miller, I agree with your suggestion to take some of the dead space off the bottom. I also took some off the right side to balance the comet with the Milky Way. There’s a nice triangle formed by the tree tops, Milky Way, and Comet.
Wonderful “atmosphere” photo Keith, and by that I mean it brings together the night sky in all its wonder from the depths of the milkyway to a comet coming from those depths and it all comes together here on earth for us to see and soak in that atmosphere. Nice work.
