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My first attempt at a serious panorama of the Milky Way, our home galaxy. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse provides an ideal location since it faces the right direction to compose such a panorama while maintaining the balance in the image.

This shot is composed of 6 vertical shots shot at 30 degrees of rotation and merged in Photoshop. Added to the usual difficulties of shooting and composing a panorama at night, this night was crazy hot with nighttime temperature in the mid 80s, no breeze and humidity so high that the lens had to be wiped after every exposure. On top of it, the mosquitoes had a field day running rings around me and no amount of bug spray helped. But in spite of all that, I managed to walk away with an image and experience that does appeal to me.

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Top Tidewater Region Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, great suites - still our go-to."

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff members are all wonderful! This was the perfect place for a cold January getaway right on the beach! We loved being able to sit on the deck right outside our door and enjoy the sand and ocean views! Breakfast was really great as well. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to come back! "

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