How to Take Milky Way Selfies
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6 жыл бұрынAstroVlog003 takes you on an adventure under the incredibly dark skies of Anglesey in North Wales. Learn how to take various astro selfies and see me bag a few personal shots.
Gear I mention in this vlog:
Sidande wireless intervalometer - goo.gl/PVHkFQ
Yongnuo YN560-III Flash - goo.gl/Z7Mffn
Gary Fong Lightsphere - goo.gl/psvNkd
Flash Filter Gels - goo.gl/sjQcgu
SOCIAL
Website - alynwallacephotography.com
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CHECK OUT
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Michael Goh - astrophotobear.com
GEAR I USE
Canon 6D - goo.gl/KWkcST
Sony A7sII - goo.gl/ZaaqWU
Benro Mach 3 TMA37C Tripod - goo.gl/5DkLnF
MeFoto: Roadtrip Tripod - goo.gl/KzyPfE
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 - goo.gl/pBEzgD
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 -goo.gl/efdwuy
Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM - goo.gl/veqN1X
Canon 70-200mm f/4 - goo.gl/bRFoV3
Fotodiox Canon to Sony adapter - goo.gl/73ehhx
Star Adventurer Mini - goo.gl/9zDLfb
Sidande wireless intervalometer - goo.gl/PVHkFQ
Sony intervalometer - goo.gl/LZa3Ug
Rode Lav Mic - goo.gl/7NWnJj
Rode Minifur Wind Shield - goo.gl/A4wnNQ
Zoom H1 audio recorder - goo.gl/NNcjwG
Sandisk 64GB SD card - goo.gl/Np5bwM
Sony Batteries (3rd party) - goo.gl/s7UcxU
Canon Batteries (3rd party) - goo.gl/THVXhV
Neewer Battery Case - goo.gl/82LFjv
Anker 10,000mAh - goo.gl/y8rTku
Anker 20,000mAh - goo.gl/X4s9rw
MUSIC
Delectatio - Promise Me / delectatio-promise-me
Hominidae - Grow / grow
@funtrain23 6 жыл бұрын
That last shot was amazing
@CluelessYoutuber 3 жыл бұрын
That last shot is so magical!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the bad audio on that one scene! I forgot to record the audio so had to dub over myself like an old school Japanese film
@BryanDillonPhotography 6 жыл бұрын
Alyn Wallace ... I didn’t notice but I’ll have to watch it again 👍🏻
@gaberod5957 6 жыл бұрын
Those are some beast photos my dude!
@danielnicholson4871 6 жыл бұрын
dude you had some sick photos, I like it
@tharinduudayangamanimelwad7012 3 жыл бұрын
Damn bro... last shot was epic ❤️❤️❤️
@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Hilarious watching you guys wade through that water. Outstanding image at the end!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Haha cheers bud!
@Mixedlumps 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning photos
@farhanmasood4501 6 жыл бұрын
shots are superb . love those shots
@prosamy85 6 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful pictures I seen! Awesome
@lmaoroflcopter 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! That last shot! Incredible!!! Wow.
@davekelly8168 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome, love coming back to your older videos for inspiration 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@leonbeattie 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing guys we'll done. Stunning images.
@justchris245 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alyn i love your stuff! With this video you fill up my list with ton of ideas!
@Grahamhard1 6 жыл бұрын
Wow Alyn, brilliant shot at the end. In fact all were excellent. Great to see you guys having fun as we'll. can't wait to try some of your techniques. You make it look easy but I am sure it isn't. Thanks so much.
@waynesmithphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning final image
@ivanlupi5123 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips. Your work and locations are awesome.
@philhetrick4955 4 жыл бұрын
So well done! Amazing images. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and being an inspiration.
@MrTangzihan 3 жыл бұрын
Your work is phenomenal
@odonnellphotography 6 жыл бұрын
That last shot just smashed it!
@andia915 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding last shot!
@Rainy78 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your work! Very inspiring! ❤️👌
@hizirerdemuygun 6 жыл бұрын
This is the best vlog video ever! I love this❤
@CraigskinnerphotographyUk 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely nailed that last shot, awesome work 👍🏻
@NigelHarperPhoto 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome image at the end! I’ve never tried Astro photography, but your channel has inspired me to have a go. PS I was at South Stack a couple of weeks ago (during the day) and the wind was intense! Cheers
@williamflorinjr.8541 5 жыл бұрын
While I'm watching your video, we're having server weather moving through the Fort Worth and Dallas area. On the other hand, watching you talk about the details that you are explaining and the stars in the back ground, it looks like I could reach out to touch them. Fifty years ago we didn't have the technology that we do today to do things that you do. Keep up the good work. 👍
@Daniel_Borisov Жыл бұрын
Great work, as always!
@TheGregg1969 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing shots! Thank you for sharing this.
@kevindickinson3600 5 жыл бұрын
Great video and very helpful. That was an incredible last image!
@michaelmooserraelx2013 5 жыл бұрын
Got some gear a7III, intervalometer, tripods, slider, batteries, batteries, batteries, lol, just starting. Nice vlog, great shot of light house and all info content/delivery excellent, THANKS, great job!
@Jacko.Wirral 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Wales is very beautiful, both in the daytime and night time, some great locations.
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
So true! Thanks a lot Ian
@markkent294 6 жыл бұрын
An excellent video, as to be expected. Full of useful information, tips and great humour. That final image is mind blowing! I look forward to video number 4!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the feedback Mark cheers! Vlog004 is looking to be Moon Bazooka :P
@ThomasWilliamson 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I grew up in Holyhead where you took this shot! When I was in my late teens I didn't appreciate North Wales so much, and was more eager to move to the city. Now I live in the Caribbean so quite far! However next time I go to the UK I must go back to Anglesey and try to capture some amazing astrophotography! I don't ever remember seeing the milkyway there!
@siendbhcixisj 5 жыл бұрын
Llanwyn island. Magical place. I spent an evening there last summer. Fortunate to meet Lee Evans photographer. I also had to wade back. Worth it. One of the best photography times yet.
@mspates5982 6 жыл бұрын
Wow I am so glad that I came across your Channel on KZfaq! You do some of the most fantastic astrophotography I've ever seen! I am learning so much from you! I have subscribed to your Channel!
@fredrikhedman2145 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! 😱 great picture! 🤘
@lindadavison1418 6 жыл бұрын
Watched a couple of your vids, nice work and I like the pace. Subbed 😊👍🏻
@mygad 6 жыл бұрын
Well that was brilliant. Thanks for sharing it
@LeonardoLacchini Жыл бұрын
beautiful, I watched it, I think for the fourth time, in preparation for a next shot to get inspiration
@sundaysunday9718 6 жыл бұрын
Dude beautiful shots
@taylorvice1610 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@Teacher2Polis2XtraRice 3 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. I am obsessed in Astrophotography.
@thomasdalecki4777 6 жыл бұрын
and again a great video with stunning images!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas!
@AVadim 5 жыл бұрын
It's very cool! Nice place for shooting.
@paddypower7289 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid!
@johngibb5437 6 жыл бұрын
You have some talent Alyn. Amazing work!!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot John!
@optimus308 6 жыл бұрын
Man........ your work is truly inspirational. I got to this video by accident, but you are a master of this.
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed!
@paddyophotography4968 5 жыл бұрын
That final image of the lighthouse is ridiculous Alyn! Do you remember if that was a stack of several exposures? Would love to learn how to do that...
@Ja50n01 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome vlog and great images :)
@SkullsAndPaints 6 жыл бұрын
Great Vlog series Alyn! Really creative and something new (at least to me!). WOuld be great to also get the camera settings for the images, e.g. at the end!
@mspates5982 6 жыл бұрын
Oh one more thing! Do you think the Sony A7 S3 will be better than the a7s II? And from what I'm hearing the new Sony a73 is awesome for astrophotography and beating out the a7s II as far as high ISO performance!! I can't wait to get mine! Marvin
@Barkzzz 6 жыл бұрын
damn! these pictures are absolutely insane
@johig4378 3 жыл бұрын
Those mountain wide angle shots of the stars with you in the distance are unspeakably beautiful. Do you have a video where the big and little dippers are highlighted?
@bainebikerx3170 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@GrahamDalyPhotography 6 жыл бұрын
Love your videos and your astro images. I will have to remember the tidal situation for that first location if I ever get over there :-)
@janikschnell3094 6 жыл бұрын
I got some good inspiration! Thanks! The image at the end ist just amazing!!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks that means a lot!
@GeoffMoorePhotography 6 жыл бұрын
Stunning work again chap! so couldn't wait for this vlog to come out, and well, I wasn't disappointed! That final shot was fantastic, the position of the light rays really complemented the image. I had to chuckle at the incoming tide at Llanddwyn, reminded me of an adventure earlier on in the year where I nearly got caught out in the early hours shooting starscapes at St. Cwyfan's Church Cant wait for AstroVlog004 :) Geoff
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Geoff Moore thanks a lot Geoff glad you enjoyed! I thought we had plenty of time left. Need to get some waders haha
@GeoffMoorePhotography 6 жыл бұрын
Alyn Wallace waders lol more like scuba gear, looked and sounded chilly lol
@ramirphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning images mate! This makes me really want to try our astrophotography now!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ramir!
@scotty4418 6 жыл бұрын
truly awesome imagery. I hope your seminars at Digital Splash this week are successful and wished I was there for the two days instead of just the Sunday. Look forward to your next blog soon Alyn
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Scotty, if you see me on the Sunday say hi :)
@scotty4418 6 жыл бұрын
Will do, looking forward to the event
@dietermellaerts 6 жыл бұрын
Very very nice!
@jamesallinson5252 6 жыл бұрын
Really great video and amazing shots! Love seeing the behind the scenes, can't believe you walked through the sea in the middle of the night haha
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Haha cheers James bud, gotta do what you gotta do for the shot! So many of these stories have gone untold, this is the main reason for the vlog!
@derek8272 5 жыл бұрын
Loving this channel, and that photo at the end...... is just ............... 😦
@christinearmington 5 жыл бұрын
Your photographs are mystically beautiful.
@munchydummydummy 6 жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks very much!
@StevenHannaPhotography 6 жыл бұрын
Great Vlog mate. That last shot is epic 🤘🏻
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven!
@stargazersview6997 6 жыл бұрын
Nice work Alyn
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Jörg W thanks a lot!
@craigwilson1604 6 жыл бұрын
bet that crossing was cold :) love the pics mate and great video
@theLabradorite 6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to have discovered your channel. Your photos are always stunning. And living in Asia, I haven't heard much about Wales, your videos really opened my eyes, what a beautiful country. I'm now planning for a trip there next year. I'm not nearly as good a photographer as you are, but hope to get some good shots with my old nikon 610!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much! I'm glad you found my channel!! Means a lot that I've inspired you to look into Wales
@theLabradorite Ай бұрын
@@AlynWallace I couldn't believe what I heard. RIP Alyn. I now live in Wales and you inspired me so much to explore this beautiful country.
@ottoblucker 6 жыл бұрын
Insane great picture.
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Otto!
@TheUrbanProject 6 жыл бұрын
absolutely love this channel... whats the location of this lighthouse or the name of it Alyn,did you stack any images for the final result...great work buddy cheers steve
@bigolives 6 жыл бұрын
Dude! I was at South Stack back in August for my first 'classic head torch into the sky' shot ;-) Condition where really good, I could've stayed all night! But mate that image you caught at the end.. Outstanding!!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
bigolives ha no way what are the odds! Thanks a lot man
@bigolives 6 жыл бұрын
Alyn Wallace hopefully I'll see you in November buddy!!
@darylswalker 6 жыл бұрын
That last shot was incredible man! Well worth it.
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Daryl Walker cheers Daryl bud! Wasn't leaving til I got that one
@OSMphoto 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome very cool
@iaingeere2932 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Alyn, i need to get out more and try some night shots .
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Iain! Do it you wont regret it
@crazydude5624 5 жыл бұрын
Wow 😮
@sanjeebguru 6 жыл бұрын
The pic at 7:45 .. so amazing . M new to astrophotography. And you got a new subscriber . ;)
@madmoiselle007 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@TheCarlsolo 6 жыл бұрын
Really nice class :) Hugs fron México
@rrafaelpaz 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful to watch. Would like to achieve something similar with my GH5, but don't think I will haha
@BenGeorgeWALES 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alyn. Thanks so much for another great video. It's really interesting to see how you plan and set up these amazing shots. Truly inspiring stuff. Can you provide some advice on how you manage to focus your shots in the dark? Is it just trial and error. Thanks. Keep up the good work!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben buddy! I use live view, I'll do a demo in an upcoming Vlog. I've just received a filter to test which is designed for perfect focus so I'll use that vid as an excuse to show you how I do it
@davekelly8168 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and pics.. Only just found your channel, definitely worth a subscribe..👍👍👍👍
@denisefoote647 6 жыл бұрын
A brilliant video Alyn, you have so much talent. Just keep out of the sea next time!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Denise! Gotta do what you gotta do :D
@domasdiponas330 6 жыл бұрын
you deserve more subscribers!! awesome!!!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Domas :)
@prateekgoel6514 6 жыл бұрын
One of the most amazing Astrophotography I've ever seen. And also great vlog!! Actually, I was looking for live astrophotography content....feeling great that I got yours. One last thing, I'm also trying to get my hands on astrophotography with my Nikon D3300. I hope you could help me with the "vlog making software".
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot welcome to the channel :D I use Adobe Premiere to edit my vlogs :)
@Rwm18 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. All round great vlog. Agree with the other comments, your enthusiasm is inspiring to get out and try this for myself. The tide clip was hilarious haha. Aside from the selfie in the vid have you done any astrophotography with the a7sii? Much difference to the canon's final results? (just the image quality, not a brand war lol) Also that tripod is study as a rock, the wind didn't budge it at all!!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Ha Cheers Ryan bud! I'm no brand fanboy don't worry they're all tools to me. Yeah I'm starting to fall in love with the A7SII. It can comfortably go to much highers ISOs than the 6D and you can compose in the dark with Live View which is a game changer for me. Smaller resolution stills but it resolves detail incredibly (the final shot would not have been possible without the Sony, foreground exposure was ISO25,600 and 5 secs shutter speed. Anything longer than 8secs and the light from the lighthouse was coming into the camera, so probably impossible to get with the 6D).
@ahambhramasmii 4 жыл бұрын
Bro which camera, lens and settings. Please let me know. Those pictures are incredible
@ciarancraig5483 6 жыл бұрын
Great video love your work be interested in seeing a video of your post processing if you get the chance
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Ciaran Craig thanks! I'll never put my personal editing workflow on KZfaq as I offer private tuition but I will post some basic Lightroom workflows and tips in the near future
@ilofoten441 6 жыл бұрын
Sick photos!!! Love your Vlog!! I've learn a lot, form even seeing 2 of your episodes!! keep it up! haha. btw. you missed one shoting star at 10:15!! - iLofoten Photo
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
I Lofoten thanks a lot dude! Ah yeah good spot!
@kunalshete2748 6 жыл бұрын
awsm bro
@carlosmanuelalmagro 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alyn! Congrats for your nice video and great photos. I just wanted to ask you something regarding the Gary Fong diffuser, which I am also using... I only use the speedlight for nght shots... but don't know anything else about it :) Could you tell me what kind of filters you use to make it warmer and not so intense? Best regards, Carlos
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Theyre just CTO gels that I found on Amazon. Then I cut them up to fit over the flash and under the Lightsphere :)
@tangaroa678 6 жыл бұрын
Very cool. What's the location of the shot at 7.46? Cheers!
@davidpearce2981 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video alyn . Good info I'll have to give it a try. ( I'm afraid of the dark haha )
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
David Pearce thanks David! Try going out in full moon first :)
@willjohnsnow 6 жыл бұрын
These vlogs are my new favourite channel 😄 Out of interest, did you learn how to use a startracker just with articles and videos online? I'm wondering if there's demonstrations and workshops that try before you buy. Looking forward to VLOG004... with scuba gear this time? 😂
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha cheers Will. I might need to get an Aquatech waterproof housing I think haha Yeah I just read stuff online and it comes with pretty good instructions as well. I will do a video in the future, I'm also talking with a camera shop to see if they would loan some to do a workshop/play session one night in the Beacons
@willjohnsnow 6 жыл бұрын
Alyn Wallace What a great idea, 🙋♂️one ticket please! 😁
@blueman841 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this, it really cleared up a lot of questions I had about selfie's at night. One question I do have for you. Do you prefer to take panorama shots vertically or horizontal? I have heard a lot of comments for both.
@AlynWallace 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. Always portrait orientation if I'm sweeping left to right or right to left. If I'm going up or down then landscape shots.
@bivouacphotography4768 6 жыл бұрын
Really nice video - working my way through your stuff. What app is it you used @ around 3 minutes in? Looks excellent.
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Bivouac Photography thanks a lot! That's PhotoPills, I explain it a little better in vlog 002 "photographing the stars on the Welsh coast"
@yvanelaravena7112 6 жыл бұрын
hi... what's the flash diffuser link ... or is it home making?
@calebfox8822 6 жыл бұрын
Do a tutorial on settings for astrophotography on your camera!
@jhanphillipco 6 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Do you have any tutorial discussing composition and some typical subjects while shooting milky way? Thanks a bunch.
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jhan. Not yet but that's a good idea thanks I'll do one in the future
@Iamdragonman 6 жыл бұрын
The things you have to do for the perfect shot eh!! And knowing the North Wales coast and sea........damn that wouldv'e been cold!!!!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Cheerss Damian. Can assure you it wasn't warm haha
@carljohnson7182 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alyn, Great vlog! I’m planning on visiting South Stacks soon to have a go a Astro Photography. One question I have is that in a few of your videos you expose for about 20s, does this cause the lighthouse beams to become too large ? The image you shot has a relatively small light beam, so didn’t know if this was the natural speed of the lighthouse or you merged two images. Thanks!
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
carl johnson hey Carl, yes you're right very well thought. I had to use 5 second exposures for the lighthouse foreground and 20s for the sky :)
@snoboardz1972 6 жыл бұрын
Really great video. I took away a lot from this tutorial. May I ask what the red light source is that precedes and follows your bulb flash?
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Just an indicator light to notify you that its received wireless signal. Bit annoying for me at night yeah haha
@shyrywynmarnelle8712 5 жыл бұрын
Hello! I liked your video it's so cool that kind of photography is what I wanted. What camera did you use to take 10:00?
@AlynWallace 5 жыл бұрын
A7sii
@jerryeyre 6 жыл бұрын
Great vid. What software do you use to reduce noise ? Or do you use the canon in camera noise reduction process (I use Lightroom but does only work a small amount before reducing the image quality)
@AlynWallace 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Jerry. Lightroom normally does the trick for me thesedays but I'd advise you to try out NIK Dfine 2. Free software :)
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