In an image he calls “Closer”, Paul Wilson (Paul Wilson Images NZ) once again captures the stunning scenery found on New Zealand’s South Island. But, of course, it is known for much more than its nuts and bolts.
It also happens to have some of the most clear, pristine night skies in the world. Thanks, in part, to a lack of light pollution. I mean, just take a look at the Milky Way!
Wilson comments further:
Sometimes I feel like the Milky Way is actually closer than it is, I think it’s from the massive size of it and the fact it’s always magnificently hovering over our heads.
The moon started rising half way through taking this, so by the time I got to the foreground it had some light cast on it. It took about 20 minutes to shoot this. (plus a few hours putting it together)
Shot at Castle Hill, New Zealand- Middle is West, South is to the left, North is to the Right.