Fabio Monfrin

Entrant Statement: Among abandoned mine ruins in Atacama, the Milky Way bows westward. Airglow and Magellanic Clouds meet dawn’s first light in this challenging panorama.

Location: Putana Lake, Atacama Desert, Antofagasta, Chile

Equipment: Sony a7rii and Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8

Exposure: Stitched Panorama of 6 panels, each with 10x 15s

Total Integration Time: 15 minutes