Interesting Photo of the Day: Milky Way Seascape

Interesting Photos  •  Milky Way Photography

When you think of interesting Milky Way compositions, seascapes may not be the first thing to come to mind. Marcin Zajac, an award-winning landscape photographer, thinks differently. In this unique photograph — part astrophotography, part seascape — he shows off his skills and familiarity with the California Coastline. He also perfectly illustrates the rule of thirds. Placing the focal point — where the shore, water, and Milky Way meet — in the top third of the image.

“The Milky Way rising vertically over the Pacific Ocean on the California coast” by Marcin Zajac (Via Reddit. Click image to see full size.)

I’m gonna start with a disclaimer – no, the night sky doesn’t look this vibrant and detailed to the naked eye. Modern camera technology paired with long exposure times allows us to capture much more than our eyes can see.

For this image, Marcin used his Nikon D810 and long-exposure and shutter drag techniques. Capturing both The Milky Way and the movement of the water streaming through the crag in the rock in this way. For the sky, he opted for a 1-minute tracked exposure and a 1s shutter speed for the water.