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Deep Creek Lake Astroscape #3, JDJ

Deep Creek Lake Astroscape #3

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Deep Creek Lake Astroscape #3, JDJ

Deep Creek Lake Astroscape #3

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Description

The third in a series of astro nightscape images taken during a trip to Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland.  The images were taken on the night of January 15, 2022 after the near fully illuminated waning gibbous moon had risen.  So, no Milky Way in these shots, but the landscape was nicely illuminated by the Moon.  This panoramic image was taken from the shore of the lake panning from the south to the north.

Imaged using a Nikon D5300 (full spectrum modified), IDAS HEUIB-II (H-α Enhanced UV IR Blocking) filter, and 14 mm Rokinon lens at F/2.8. Exposures were 15 seconds at ISO-3200.

Generated panorama from 7 subs using Microsoft Image Composition Explorer (ICE).  Procesed in Sequator (composition = align stars/freeze ground, auto brightness=ON, HDR=ON, LP reduction = ON/uneven (intelligently aggressive=OFF), enhance starlight=ON). Additional post-processing in PixInshight:  Curves transformation and hdr transformation adjustments.

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