Wonder Lies Sleeping 'Neath a Mantle of Light

Artist: Geoff Coleman
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Wonder Lies Sleeping 'Neath a Mantle of Light

Looking south to Wollongong from Garie Cliffs in Royal National Park. Royal lies sandwiched between Wollongong and Sydney. Because of the light from both cities this shot of the Milky Way has but a fraction of the actual stars visible and less than 1% of this would be visible within the cities.
Makes for a pretty picture but where does wonder go when the light blocks out the stars? The night sky is the only time we ever get to see the infinite. What happens to us when we lose that?
Tv 30s
Av f3.5
ISO 3200
FL 10mm

Wonder Lies Sleeping 'Neath a Mantle of Light belongs to the following groups:

Astronomy, Landscape Photography and Practising the Dark Arts

Sarah Moore, 8 months ago

I grew up in the country and one of my best memories is of my dad and i taking a blanket out into a paddock as far from any lights as possible lying down on our back and looking up at the stars. It was incredible watching them all appear as your eyes adjusted….magical. Thanks for shring this with us Geoff!
Rhana Griffin, 8 months ago

This is a breathtaking image in and of itself Geoff… but your words have made me stop and think. The night sky has always captivated me and now that I find myself lucky enough to live away from any major city, I can fully appreciate its magnitude. I have a ritual where I step out onto my balcony each night to say goodnight to the stars. To quote a famous spaceman…

“To infinity… and beyond”
Geoff Coleman, 8 months ago

Whoa you guys are quick off the mark!
Sarah – what a beautiful story and a brilliant memory to have of your father – talk about showing your kids what’s important. And I love the way that the longer you spend out there the more stars you see as your eyes adjust – one of the most magic transitions I think.
Rhana – thank you my friend – yes I try and do the same thing but I bet you get to see way more than I in Tassie! The night sky is one of the main reasons I don’t think I could ever go back to living in a city. Love the quote – brilliant!
Douzy, 8 months ago

First of all thanks for sharing these pictures that we don’t get to see us mere city dwelling mortals. It’s great to feel like “we were there” (although I can easily imagine it would be 100 times better to actually be there surrounded by nature and darkness as opposed to my work desk right now lol). I like how the milky way is lit up by the light below, it give it a “stage’ effect. Love this piece.
Michael Bermi..., 8 months ago

“steller” shot Geoff…lol…..ahem….
I too grew up in the country where, on a moonless clear summers night, you could still see your war around in the dark by the light of the stars themselves.

Now I live in the city where, if the lights go out….you get mugged.

Congrats on a brilliant thought provoking image.
Michael Bermi..., 8 months ago

war = way
Antanas, 8 months ago

Great work, well done!
Jacq Wilson, 8 months ago

This is incredible….................I don’t think I have ever seen stars like this…....magical!!
Geoff Coleman, 8 months ago

Douzy – thanks, glad you like it – it was rather fortuitous that the Milky Way lined up so nicely with the halo from the city.
Michael – I can certainly believe that – I’ve been in some beautifully starlit landscapes myself. And it’s always useful being able to see a “war round” lol. Don’t you hate how you can’t amend comments in RB?
Antanas – thanks
jacq – thanks for your lovely comment
Lindsay Knowles, 8 months ago

Love it Geoff. Well done
igotmeacanon, 8 months ago

ahhhh i love this shot, i have tried to capture the milkyway but never achieved anyhing like this, great capture
igotmeacanon, 8 months ago

what camera are you using to get such a high iso????
Geoff Coleman, 8 months ago

Lindsay – thanks
Canon – thanks also – I use a Canon 30D – brilliant camere for high ISO I find.
Helene Kippert, 8 months ago

Wow this is awesome!
Antoine Dagobert, 8 months ago

Aweeee…am lost for words!!!! mighty beauty!!
Chris Marshburn, 7 months ago

Just got my 10-22 the other day. Can’t wait to get out under the stars. Great capture Geoff.
Kasey Lilly, 7 months ago

breath taking. the stars have always boggled my mind.
Jennifer Vickers, 2 months ago

Stunning and full of unknown mysteries
Mark Weaver, 2 months ago

wow, wonderfully taken.
Prasad, 2 months ago

Fantastic work, Geoff
Pirostitch, 2 months ago

Spectacular work Geoff!
Larry Stewart, 2 months ago

Wonderful capture!
Douzy, 2 months ago

Congrats on the homepage Geoff !! :)
Joanne Bradley, 2 months ago

Excellent work! Congrats on making homepage!
Travis Easton, 2 months ago

Congrates on the homepage Geoff, well deserved.
Rikki Pool, 2 months ago

Great pic here Geoff! How on earth did you manage to get a picture this clear with ISO of 3200 though??!
agardnas, 2 months ago

saw it on the frontpage and knew it’s yours :p
Awesome as always..
Nice to see u here Geoff :)
pehpsi2, 2 months ago

Very impressive.. Love the portrait mode.
Stewart Wood, about 1 month ago

This is fantastic. I always get star streaks in my images. Did you use a mount for this image or just a tripod?
jesika, about 1 month ago

One of my dreams is to see the MIlky Way before it goes out…......
Thank you for this.
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pene, about 1 month ago

Wow ! what a wonderful picture! well done.