? Whispers of the Universe ✨ On September 19, 2022, James Engel captured a breathtaking glimpse of the cosmos from Padre Island National Seashore in Texas, where the vast Milky Way arcs gracefully over the untouched beauty of sand dunes. Using a Nikon D850 paired with a Rokinon 14mm wide-angle lens, this 10-minute exposure at ƒ/2.8 reveals a celestial spectacle that is both humbling and awe-inspiring. The beach stretches softly to the left, but it is the cosmic canvas above that commands our attention, as millions of stars paint a story of time and space. This image serves as a reminder of our fleeting place in an infinite universe, where the gentle whisper of the ocean meets the eternal silence of the stars. In the solitude of the night, the Milky Way becomes not just a sight to behold, but a reflection on our connection to something far greater. Step into this moment and let the vastness of the cosmos speak to you. 🌠🌍 #Astrophotography #MilkyWayMagic #PadreIsland #CosmicWonder |
| Photographer: James Engel |
| Date: Monday, September 19th, 2022 |
| Focal Length: 14mm |
| Shutter Speed: 600 sec |
| Aperture: ƒ/2.8 |
| ISO: 64 |
| Location: North America, The United States of America, Texas, Corpus Christi, National Park, Padre Island National Seashore |
| Keywords: Landscapes & Nature, Astrophotography, Milky Way, Photoshop Effects, Composite |
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