April involved three astrophotography adventures. The first was at a part of the North Cornwall coast called The Strangles. This stretch of coastline is dramatic, rugged and expansive. It reminds me a little of the landscape in Jurassic Park with the terrain and vegetation. It is a beautiful secluded place and looked wonderful under crisp starry skies this night. My first image form the evening was taken from the steep narrow winding path that took you to the beach. I like to achieve some elevation in my compositions and this viewpoint looked great with Venus shining brightly over the turbulent ocean.
I then wondered to the waters edge and took this final image of the night.
My second shoot of the month was locally in my home town of Saltash. Light pollution was terrible but it was nice to venture out closer to home.
Church Town Far - Saltash
My final shoot was a substantial night hike across Dartmoor exploring the valley and tor’s around Tavy Cleave. A place I am familiar with but appears different and new every time. This night was magical with the darkest skies I have seem so far this year. My aim was to capture some photographs of the waterfall and then climb up to the summit of the valley for an elevation view.
Tavy Cleave Waterfall - Dartmoor
After spending an hour or so getting different compositions of the river I climbed up the valley for a different viewpoint. By the time the Milkyway Core was beginning to rise and made a great sky backdrop.
Tavy Cleave Valley - Dartmoor