
The Galactic Core above Brasstown Bald.
I know that title comes as a shock and surprise to some who thought they were the galactic core, but it is the part of the Milky Way we observe that appears the brightest and widest. I know someone is thinking ALL of the night sky is the Milky Way, but for the purposes of this image, this is what is referred to as the galactic core as I photographed it over the top of Brasstown Bald Monday night. Man, that was a lot to say without saying anything. Tonight and the next 2 nights are perfect for making that hike up to the top with diminishing moonlight, and the Comet increasing the height of its position on the horizon. It would be fine to go up early, pack some water, a light jacket, and some patience, then get ready. For the Milky Way I recommend the widest lens you have, and for the comet I would recommend something that covers from 100-200mm to get some foreground in the image, a long lens if you want to just get the comet. You need a tripod as well, and I better go ahead and mention, you need a camera body as well. Take an extra battery, nothing is worse than having to make the 1.2 mile round trip hike to get a new battery from the car.
Tamron 24mm f2.8 Di III OSD M 1:1 lens on a Sony a7Riii, Manual Exposure, f2.8, ISO 3200, shutter speed of 25 seconds, Sirui AM 284 US tripod, Acratech GXP ballhead, f-stop Guru UL 25L backpack, processed in Lightroom Classic CC. #WithMyTamron, #Tamron, #TamronUSA, #TamronLensesUSA, #TamronImageMaster, #tamron24, #sirui, #siruiusa, #acratech, #scenicgeorgia, #BearWoodsPhotography