East LA

i took this photo when i moved to Virginia in 2020. life was fun and i had many dreams.
now it’s all memories. life has changed so much. some good moments, some not so good. im happy where i am, but i think i was happier then.

https://www.instagram.com/igneis.nightscapes/

One of the places that has impressed me the most, with its stunning views of endless dunes and lagoons. Nothing but that for miles and miles. To get this view, I used the drone in a spot where the arch naturally aligns. I wanted the perspective of the endless lagoons and the vastness of this place.

Not everything was so easy, though. When I arrived, my suitcase got lost, so I was missing important parts of my equipment: no cables, no tripod, no clothes. Most nights I could do nothing more than stare at the sky, just hoping that tomorrow would be better. One morning my suitcase finally appeared, and in the last few days I was able to take this shot and a few more. Even under difficult circumstances, I just wanted to go back home with the amazing sky from this place… and now it’s just a fun memory of Murphy’s law.

Equipment:

Sony a7IV astromodified

Sony 20mm f1.8G

DJI mini 5 pro

Benro Polaris

No generative AI involved, seriously, before attacking just ask for the raws or info, I don't have a problem in sharing each piece of the panorama, either videos, photos or a curiosity that you'd like to ask.

Shots from nights around Victoria BC.

Song: Ulitsa Vostock - Zapomni
Clip is a fan edit with Badcomedian

Night time is the best time 🖤

Started the block in on this one at 4am. Original reference photo by Neil Burnell with permission. 24x60” oil on custom linen panel.

no surprise that many of these are also my flat-out favorites! I get a bundled, glittering feeling from all of them, like watching a snowy street from your window at the turn of the year while your Christmas lights are still up. they bring that feeling even in summer! i cherish that since i live in a place that's very hot year-round. also, these albums are PERFECT for late-night dancing with someone ❤️

Yo La Tengo - *And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out* (dream pop, indie rock, 2000)

Interpol - *Turn on the Bright Lights* (post-punk revival, 2002)

Sufjan Stevens - *Carrie and Lowell* (indie folk, ambient, 2015)

M83 - *Hurry Up, We're Dreaming* (synthpop, dream pop, 2011)

Charles Mingus - *The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady* (jazz, 1963)

Tegan and Sara - *The Con* (indie rock, 2007)

Stars - *Set Yourself on Fire* (indie rock, 2004)

Feist - *Let It Die* (indie pop, 2004)

The Radio Dept - *Pet Grief* (dream pop, 2006)

Burial - *Untrue* (future garage, 2007)

Explosions in the Sky - *The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place* (post-rock, 2003)