Waiting for the Perseids

A field of stars stretches across the midnight sky above San Antonio during a patient search for the Perseid meteor shower. Although no meteor crossed the frame, the long exposure preserves the quiet anticipation of the night—the stillness between celestial events, when watching and waiting become part of the experience. #PerseidMeteorShower #Perseids #Astrophotography #NightSky #StarPhotography #LongExposure #Stargazing #SanAntonio #TexasNightSky #EngelPhotography

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 12:06 AM America/Chicago

Focal Length 14mm

Shutter Speed 30 sec

Aperture ƒ/5.6

ISO 250

Location North America, The United States of America, Texas, San Antonio, North East San Antonio

Keywords Astrophotography, Landscapes & Nature, Luna (Earths Moon), Night Photography, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Sky

Camera Nikon D850

Lens Rokinon 14mm F2.8 Full Frame Auto Focus Wide Angle Lens for Nikon

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 29.58720555
Longitude: -98.36040258
Altitude: 277.0 meters / 908.8 feet