Starry night and sunny day

Last week a really clear sky overnight presented the opportunity to try for some star photography at Wahine Park, my favourite dark sky spot near home.  Unfortunately it was also close to fully moon, which means its really too light for good star trails or star shots, but we tried twice – once at sunset, and again close to dawn.  John really is a trooper!!

Some pics of that experiment, and our walk to Scorching Bay later that morning follow.

Waiting for the dark...
Waiting for the dark…
Moonset, the next morning, over the south coast
Moonset, the next morning, over the south coast
Look closely - stars!
Look closely – stars!
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My favourite pohutakawa trees – Scorching Bay
Shadow selfie!
Shadow selfie!

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