Shining Stars | Mount Baker

[otw_shortcode_quote border_style="bordered" color_class="otw-aqua-text"]I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars. -Og Mandino[/otw_shortcode_quote]  

I enjoy shooting long exposure of sunsets, sunrises, and seascapes!   Since there was a huge rave about the aurora borealis over the weekend, my girlfriend and I decided to drive up  to Artist Point at Mount Baker, hoping to photograph the aurora.   We got there by 9:30 pm and did not witness any light show or color plays in the sky - what a bummer!  Not to make this trip a wasteful effort, I took the opportunity to practice my astrophotgraphy.

My first attempt at Cannon Beach did not go as planned since I did not include the moonset or rise into the equation. During my second attempt over the weekend at Artist Point, it went well except it was much more difficult than I anticipated.  I did not give myself enough time to scope out the place.  It was extremely dark! Focusing or viewing through the viewfinder was tough.  There were a lot of trial and error composing and focusing my shot in the dark.

After the hustling and rushing in the dark, I was able to capture a few shots to take home with me.  Cheers!