I was recently reintroduced to the world of astro-photography by a friend. What a world of difference modern digital cameras, fast lenses and high ISO makes. I couldn’t believe how much easier it is to get a reasonable looking result.
    

 

 

 

Blood Moon eclipse

 

 

 

Milky way with Lake Ellesmere to the left

 

 

 

Aurora over lake Ellesmere

 

 

 

Kaituana Quarry

 

 

 

Bridge on The Rail Trail with Milky way

 

 

 

Aurora over Lake Ellesmere, Moon setting to the right

 

 

 

Milkyway over Kaituna Quarry
 

I even did a quick and dirty 360×180 degree interactive panorama: