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TL;DR: Captured at 12,000 feet above sea level on a windy, freezing night using camera's interval timer (unattended)

Despite my team's advice to leave my photography gear behind, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to shoot under one of the darkest, most unpolluted skies I’d ever encounter. So, against their well-meaning suggestions to optimize my load, I carried my Nikon D750, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8, and a carbon tripod, adding to an already heavy backpack.

The night was brutally windy and freezing, and I knew staying outside the tent for 3-4 hours to capture a circumpolar shot could be risky. But I went ahead and shot 300-400 frames using the built-in interval timer. Thankfully, my calculations paid off. I finally got the chance to review the shots today, and I’m glad I took the risk.

2024/08/23
Trail Camp, Mt.Whitney

Tags:   circumpolar polaris Star trails Night night photography Night shot mt.Whitney trail hike trekking tent rocks national geographic Rajani Rajani Chand Rajani Chand Nair Rajani Nair natgeoyourshot

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One thing I love about this country is, despite its cities, one can drive for about 2 hours from any populated area to find a place in the wilderness where you can enjoy dark sky. I was on a backpack training session, for the upcoming Mt.Whitney expedition, to the Henry W.Coe State park. I decided to carry my camera and the wide angle. Though it substantially increased the weight I carried, I am pretty happy about the outcome!

Henry W.Coe State park
Nikon D7500 + Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8

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