Perseid Meteor Show

[u/primeshooter3]

Here is a shot from a few years ago, with some illumination from the moon (hence the blue sky background). I shot this with a Nikon D850 and a Sigma 14/1.8 (wide open of course, to gain as much clear aperture as possible for the meteors). I planned to stay for hours, however, when I got two great meteors that worked compositionally I called it a night. Less can definitely be more.

Edited entire in PS. NB I used a filter on the background stars at scene.

[u/orion-star-1803]

Awesome shot!

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Ta

[u/WaitDangerous7514]

my only aim in life is to picture a meteor shower then i can die in peace

[u/primeshooter3 → u/WaitDangerous7514]

It is definitely harder than it seems; to produce a cohesive image of the shower.

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oh i know

[u/primeshooter3 → u/WaitDangerous7514]

Basically try for at least 3 to 4 hours on peak after midnight. Ideally without a moon as I have here. I have a better shot without the moon.