Nightscapes, Astrophotography, Twilight and how to photograph the Milky Way by Kevin Ferrioli
Kevin Ferrioli Night Photography Exhibition in Durlston Country Park Dorset UK
From 30th March to 15 April 2018, Durlston Country Park in Swanange, Dorset-UK, will hold an exhibition about my night photography in Dorset and beyond. The entry is free, experience the magic of the starry nights and learn more about this type of photography.
How to get there:
See the link for full information:
Swanage Peveril Point Milky Way in Dorset UK
As I did last year, I went again to the same place for my first Milky Way, Peveril Point, Swanage, Dorset UK. For my previous attempt, I used a Sigma Art lens 20mm F1.4. The idea was to capture more detailed foregrounds. The lens proved to be excellent for low light but it has four major downsides: first, photos of the night sky taken with this lens were extremely difficult to edit. Second, it is not very good for panoramas, despite I used a nodal head. Third, the autofocus is the worst of any lens that I have ever owned, it is very difficult to capture a sharp photo even with the best light conditions. And fourth, the lens profile in Lightroom is terrible, it makes the images worse. I was not bothered by the astigmatism distortion of the corners which virtually disappeared in panoramas. Overall, I was not happy with the lens, I felt I wasted my last year trying to use it. So I went back to my trustworthy Samyang lens 14mm F2,8. Coupled with the Canon 6D, still my preferred choice. I have not tested the Sigma 14mm F2 yet, but given the price, I will stick with my Samyang.
Below is the process used to create it. It is a panorama of 7 photos, Canon 6d and Samyang 14mm F2.8, ISO between 4000 and 5000. Each photo is 25 secs. Stitched in Adobe Lightroom.
I also took another one without me, and here is the result:
The moon rise was spectacular, one of the most beautiful rises from the sea, it was also so dim that allowed to capture the Milky Way up to the last minute before the astronomical dawn. Again, I thank you the nature for this beautiful experience.
Old Harry Rocks Milky Way
Back in 2015, end of what we call the Milky Way season (that in reality means end of the visibility of the galactic core!), I headed towards the Jurassic Coast, specifically to a beautiful chalk formations. Old Harry Rocks are located in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, United Kingdom. This was a really windy night, and the location very, very dangerous. I was sat all time as a gust of wind could have easily pushed me to death. I wasn’t sure that I was going to get the photo due to the light pollution coming from Swanage. I took several images at different exposures, my Canon 6d Mk1 and Samyang 14mm F2.8 as the resource, with occasional shots with the Canon 24-105 F4 series L. No tracker, only pushing the trigger. I have to say, I was really pleased with the result.
This year 2017, started with big expectations, always trying to be realistic too about what it could be achieved, as the windows of opportunities in the UK are extremely reduced…so every clear night is so precious, to the point that if I miss one window(a clear moonless night ), I feel like I just wasted my time by doing something else. It is a journey, and a great learning experience and it has become a religion.
Heavens are my inspiration and always finding the ways to get to them…
Last Thursday 27th April 2017 from Durslton Country Park in Dorset UK.
With this image, my first of 2017, the Dorset Milky Way begins with all its beauty ….
Welcome to 2016 Astrophotography Workshop in Dorset.
Weather dependant, the first window is on Friday 26th August 2016 from 10:30 pm. Two hours session.
Location: Isle of Purbeck or Studland (TBC on the day). You must have your own transport. Precise location will be released on the day.
To book your place only complete the form with subject : Astrophotography WS.
Looking forward to see you there !
Update:
New window Monday 29th August 2016
Earth Day Celebration
This is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year…
Let’s celebrate!
Welcome to my site that I just managed to put together. It is a difficult task as not only I had to learn how to build it but also how to choose the content. Here you will find nearly all my experiences as a Landscape Photographer, chasing sunrises, sunsets and the night sky which is simply addictive… I hope you enjoy the photos, and little by little I will be adding more content in order to make it as a big book. I bring this not only for my self but also for the army of people who find my images as a beautiful way to travel to another worlds…Many of them are a reminder of who we are….Enjoy!
Photography by Kevin Ferrioli 
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