"Spellbound in Rock Creek” might be my best Milky Way image ever! I was so hopeful up there that night, but I always needed to check on a computer to be sure.
I had taken a great shot up there in 2018, but there was an even better capture waiting for me somewhere in Rock Creek. Back then, there were problems with the original captures, and I knew I was a more skilled photographer now. I had an older image on my webpage that was really wonderful and inspired me to take a closer look.
For me, my camera is just a tool. I do not shoot with the left side of my brain. It is fine for people to capture memories with their iPhones, and I had mine with me, but I put it away after seeing the scene in front of me that night. I had a clear concept of what I wanted to present. During one critical moment at 9:05, I could not find any of the three readings in my pack. It did not matter—I just KNEW what to do without thinking. I could adjust the camera by feel and spiritual means.
I was extremely excited walking down the trail, but when I saw the result, I was stunned.
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