Stunning Summer Vacation Photos: Starry Skies, Thunderstorms, and Perfect Waves

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Discussion Overview

The thread invites participants to share and discuss their summer vacation photos, specifically focusing on images of starry skies, thunderstorms, and ocean waves. The scope includes personal photography experiences and aesthetic appreciation of natural phenomena.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a composite photo featuring a starry sky, a thunderstorm, and ocean scenes, highlighting the aesthetic qualities of the images.
  • Another participant expresses appreciation for the Milky Way shots and star trails, indicating a positive reception of the shared photos.
  • There is a mention of the mirror-like appearance of the water in the wave photos, which some participants find visually appealing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express agreement on the quality and beauty of the photos shared, with multiple positive comments on specific aspects like the Milky Way and star trails. However, there is no formal debate or disagreement present in the discussion.

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Photography enthusiasts, especially those interested in astrophotography and capturing natural landscapes, may find this thread engaging.

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I thought I'd start a thread for people to post any good pics they took on summer vacation. Here's mine- a few of the starry sky:

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A composite shot of (from the top) the sky (with Air Force fighter jet), a thunderstorm, the ocean, and people looking for ghost crabs:

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and my ongoing attempt to get the perfect wave- these were taken in the morning, while the sun was low. I like the mirror appearance of the water (you can see multiple reflections in one of the images):

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Your turn!
 
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Moved this to Astrophoto forum to get more replies. Nice photos of the stars Andy!
 
Great photos! Love the Milky Way shots and the star trails.
 
Very nice! Love the shots of the Milky Way!
 

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