Nilesh Choithramani

Entrant Statement: Standing small , yet connected to the vast universe, witnessing the Milkyway core rising, its starlit glow illuminating the Victorian countryside, March 2024.

Location: Malmsbury Reservoir Grounds, VIC - Australia

Equipment: Sony A7 III (Ha Mod) coupled with the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens and Move Shoot Move Rotator Star Tracker

Exposure: Sky - 1 image tracked at 20mm f/1.8 120s ISO 640, Foreground - 5 focus stacked images at 20mm f/1.8 60s ISO200

Total Integration Time: 420s