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The Pike under the stars

A promising clear night draws me again to this local Hartshead Pike monument. We are looking south here with the bright lights of Greater Manchester encroaching from the right. I was hoping for a darker sky but I was perhaps a few hours too early for that.

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21 comments

Annemarie said:

very nice
Wish you a sunny day.
9 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Annemarie:

Thanks for this and yes, it has been sunny today.

Best Wishes. Herb
9 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Très réussi J'aimerais bien faire une photo comme celle-ci bonne journée.
9 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Patrick Brandy:

Good that you have enjoyed this Patrick. Only three things needed to make photos like this: clear dark night sky, a suitable camera with tripod and the urge to try something different. Hope you manage it some day.

Best Wishes. Herb
9 months ago

Jo WaLo said:

Eine sehr gelungene Nachtaufnahme!
9 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Jo WaLo:

Thanks so much Jo. Glad you enjoyed it.

Best Wishes. Herb
9 months ago

Keith Burton said:

Gorgeous light and a beautiful sky. The silhouettes are wonderful and I love the stars and colour in the sky.

Best viewed large..!! Excellent work Herb..!! ⭐️
9 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Thanks for this Keith. On the last night of our holiday in Norfolk, I looked outside and was amazed how totally black it was with stars between the nearby trees as bright as burning torches. I took some photos of that too but have yet to finalise them. - Last night I knew it was going to be dark and so rushed up here at 10pm to capture this. however the sky was nowhere near as black as Norfolk, plus the invading Manchester city lights made for only a photo such as this. However, very pleased that you thought it so successful and I really appreciate your comment here.

Best Wishes. Herb
9 months ago

Chris Bowness said:

Wonderful atmospheric picture.
9 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Chris Bowness:

Thanks for this Chris. Too much light and poor technique shutter speed resulting is star movement here but heh - I don't get a lot of practice of stars nowadays :)

Best Wishes. Herb
9 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Beautiful night shot!
9 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to William Sutherland:

Thanks William.
9 months ago ( translate )

Peter Castell said:

A wonderful capture Herb possibly a bit late for the Blue Hour but as administrator it's up to me !
9 months ago

Colin Ashcroft said:

Well worth the effort. It has great potential for another effort but I’m not sure how easy it will be to improve a darker sky changes everything
9 months ago

TOZ said:

You have to be very motivated to go out and take night photos like this Herb nice one.
All the best.
Gordon
9 months ago