Back in February I was itching to get out and shoot the Milkyway. Unfortunately living in a city means like most of us I have to deal with light pollution. Luckily I live very close to a dark zone. There is a small lake about two hours south east of where I live with very dark skies. I would say some of the darkest skies in Canada. Although it was still very early in the Milkway season I decide the best plan of attack was to camp over night on the lake allowing me to get a good sleep before waking up at 5:00 am to catch the core rising. The other alternative was to drive out early in the morning but I wasn't a fan of that.
Yes, I decide to go camping in a place pretty darn similar place to the Arctic. Some said I was crazy and yes they have a good point. Camping can be difficult at the best of times but add in negative 18-degree weather and that is a whole new challenge. But I love photographing the stars. It truly amazes me that I Aaron just a pretty normal dude can go out a photograph stars that are light-years away. I want to capture the emotions that I have out in the wilderness and share it with you lot, that is was pushes me to go and explore!
If anyone has questions on astrophotography and my process please ask. If you would like more videos like this one please let me know. Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoy my Nature Vlog.
If you have not already please view my short film The Forest it was a ton of fun to shoot and I look forward to making more content like this.
