Wednesday, January 4, 6:30 pm: Zoom Only. Dr. Mike Shaw “Introduction to Nightscapes”
In this presentation you’ll learn everything you need to know to capture stunning landscape photos that include the Milky Way, the Aurora Borealis, the moon, constellations, meteors and other treasures of the night sky. We’ll explore the basics of astronomy, the key nightscape camera settings and the best times of year to capture favorite nightscape images. We’ll cover the fundamentals of why what we see at night changes throughout the night and the year. You’ll learn what specialty gear and apps are recommended to make your nightscape photography easier, more enjoyable and more productive. Most importantly, you’ll learn the secret to the most two difficult tasks of all – focusing and composing in the dark! Overcome the challenges of not being able to see the sky during the day; or the landscape at night; bridge both worlds and embark on an exciting journey that will last a lifetime!
