Star trails
Taken by David Blanchard on June 7, 2014 @
Grand Canyon National Park
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Camera Used: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D700
Exposure Time: 30/1
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO: 400
Date Taken: 2014:06:08 10:53:19
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Star trails track across the northern sky as the first quarter moon lights up the interior of the Grand Canyon as viewed from Yavapai Point. The sunset-viewing crowds had already departed leaving the point to ourselves to enjoy in the warm evening.
The glow on the northwestern horizon is from the "Galahad" wildfire burning on the Kaibab Plateau. The spot of light farther east on the rim is from the North Rim facilities of the park. The streak of light just left of bottom center is from the headlamps of night time hikers. Given the very high temperatures encountered in the canyon at this time of the year, hiking at night can be a safe alternative to daytime travel. Finally, the spots of light towards the lower right are from Phantom Ranch where lodging and camping are available.
Nikon D700; 16-35@16mm; f/4; 51 images @ 30s; ISO 400.
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