Rafael Sampaio

Entrant Statement: Panoramic mosaic from Atacama, capturing breathtaking beauty at 4.000m altitude. Bortle 1 conditions justified photographing in sub-zero temperatures in this remote, arid landscape.

Location: Piedras Rojas, Atacama, Chile

Equipment: Canon EOS Ra, Tamron SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD

Exposure: Sky: 8 panels x 2 rows, 120s exposure. Foreground 8 panels, 180s exposure

Total Integration Time: 56 minutes