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Originally Posted by Rtrorkt
slodave, great pic. how do you take a picture like this? What camera, settings, etc.
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Thank you! I use a Nikon D800e, 16mm-35mm lens. Aperture wide open, ISO from 1600-3200 - shutter is open anywhere from 15 seconds to 30. I shoot RAW and edit later. Tripod is a must as is a cable release (Thingy to trigger the shutter without touching the camera). Clear skies, hopefully a "new" moon that is well below the horizon. Get away from the big city! Light pollution is a killer. Patience and hopefully a good nap - you might be staying up very late.
Oh, scouting locations in advance, depending on terrain is a good idea assuming there is little data on the area and you don't to die falling off a cliff... We use white flashlights for getting to the location red once there (does not ruin night vision). Be safe, know your surroundings!