Galactic Railroad
by Mike Lee
Title
Galactic Railroad
Artist
Mike Lee
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Digital
Description
Burlington Northern Sante Fe railroad spur and the Milky Way galactic core at Flannigan in northwestern Nevada USA on a somewhat hazy late spring evening.
This image is a blend of several sky exposures "stacked" to reduce digital "noise" and several more longer exposures for the foreground where I "light painted" the tracks while walking around with a handheld flashlight. On this particular evening the haze in the air made it more reflective of the light to the point where the red signal light on the spur actually reflected off the atmosphere adding extra red (and somewhat eerie to me) glow. The golden glow to the clouds on the right of the frame is reflected light from nearby Reno Nevada. I never cease being fascinated by how much more the camera "sees" at night compared to the human eye.
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June 6th, 2021
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Gary F Richards
Spectacular Galactic Railroad composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “The Skyscapes” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Sabina Pamfili
a great view to take in, Mike. Love the feeling of vastness here and calm and peace. Really beautiful.
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (March-April 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 4-7-2024)
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group. 3/20/24
CAROLE SPANDAU
Your artwork has been featured on the homepage of FAA Gallery Home For All Artists Who Create. Please post your amazing artwork in our` Archive your October Features` discussion.
Peggy Collins
Such an incredible image, Mike! There must've been superb planning on your part to capture this so well.
Mike Lee replied:
Thank you very much, Peggy. There was indeed and it took two drives out in the desert to get it right.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Distance - Galactic Railroad composition, beautiful lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted
Linda MacFarland
01/11/2023 TWINKLE TWINKLE AND THE CELESTIAL SKY has selected 'Galactic Railroad' as a featured photograph. Fantastic POV and for this amazing Galaxy shot. Thank you Mike.
Taphath Foose
Gorgeous image, Mike!!! Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Your Best Work"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! And a congratulations as your gorgeous work was also specially chosen as an “Administrator's Finest” and shared in the Your Best Work group thread!! 😊
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