A glimpse of heaven from the 'Road to Heaven.' (Naiteek Vikamsey)

Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr) · Contains: Extremely wide field

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A glimpse of heaven from the 'Road to Heaven.'

A glimpse of heaven from the 'Road to Heaven.'

This shot is particularly special to me because it was captured on a road famously known as the "Road to Heaven," which perfectly complements our genre of astrophotography. Stretching 35km, this road connects the mainland of Kutch with the expansive island of "Khadir Bet." The straight path traverses marshy salt pans, bordered by the Indo-Pak border, rendering it pitch dark at night. Despite the risks associated with nighttime photography in this area, including potential encounters with border security forces, we decided to seize the opportunity. Engaging a local guide for safety, we set up our equipment in the middle of the road. Amidst the eerie silence and darkness, the Milky Way shone brilliantly above. It's worth noting that the narrow road was flanked by fenceless salt marshes on both sides, posing the risk of slipping down if not careful. Though challenging, it was a thrilling experience to photograph in such a unique location and at such an unconventional hour. Nonetheless, we succeeded in capturing this beautiful shot.

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Canon 5D Mark iv DSLR
Samyang 14mm F2.8 Lens
Skywatcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro Tracker
Leofoto 285C tripod

Milky way
Stacked 4 Frames x 180 Seconds Exposure (Tracked)
ISO 400 | F2.8

Foreground
15 Frames x 6 Seconds Exposure
ISO 800 | F5.6

Insides of the car was illuminated with Ulanzi VL49 RGB light and road illuminated with Digitek D135 ML RGB light

Stacked in Sequator
Processed in Lightroom and Photoshop

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