Dan Mickleson

Entrant Statement: The Milky Way arches above Mount Taranaki and Stony River, connecting mountain and flowing water, blending Earth and cosmos in one sweeping vertical composition.

Location: Stoney River, Taranaki, New Zealand

Equipment: Canon R5, Canon 16-35mm @16mm 2.8, Skywatcher Star Adventure, Lens heater,

Exposure: Foreground 17x shots @ 60 seconds, Sky 37x shots @ 60 seconds

Total Integration Time: 54mins