Devils Tower Milky Way

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Do you know why the best time of the year to photograph the Milky Way is during June, July and August? Do you also know why there is only ONE weekend in each of these months for the best shooting conditions? Now is the time to plan your summer vacations around these all-important dates. Get these answers and so much more during Dr. Mike Shaw’s brand new class on Nightscape Photography! You will learn how to successfully plan and create your own spectacular nightscapes of the Milky Way’s brilliant galactic core, blazing star trails, the glowing full Moon as it rises precisely behind the foreground of your choice, sparkling constellations and much more.

We will cover the basics of nightscape equipment AND technique so you’ll know where to go, when, and with what photographic gear. The unique approach of this course is it’s coupling of the underlying principles of astronomy AND photography through practical, step-by-step methods to provide you with the tools you need to fulfill your artistic vision.

– BPSOP Instructor Mike Shaw

Mike Teaches: Star Trails & Night Photography

“I just wanted to thank you for another wonderful class. I have to confess that each week when I read the new assignment, my first reaction was mild panic and a deep certainty that I would not be able to produce anything worthwhile that fit within the parameters you had set. But before I knew it, the ideas started to flow, and I quickly became obsessed (no, that isn’t too strong a word!) with exploring the possibilities. I can honestly say that the photos I produced in response to your assignments are among my favorites. Thanks for bringing out a creative side I didn’t know I had!”

Barbara Geiger
Understanding Color

“Thank you so very much for this course! It’s allowed me to take the blinders off and present my images for what I want them to be without being a slave to the “reality” of the camera. I would also add that in conjunction with your printing course, this has been the most useful course I’ve ever taken. Your notes are more than comprehensive and your comments and critiques are direct, clear, and always directed to the improvement of the art.”

Bill
After the click

” I want to thank you for this class and for your patience and availability to answer all of my questions. I have learned very much through this class. I have used LR in the past, but mostly for editing images. I now have a better grasp in the organization of my images, an even better understanding of editing images, and an understanding of the value of presets. I still have a lot to learn, but this has put me on the road to be able to improve my photography. Again, thank you! ”

Dale Yates
Lightroom Quickstart

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