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May 29, 2014

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IISAC Creek Reflections
The creek that runs along the property at IISAC has always been a great photographic target, and I spent a bit of time down there this year capturing some live movie scenes for the IISAC2014 Timelapse, as well as a … Continue reading →
May 28, 2014

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Red Dunes at Cape Leveque
The red sand dunes at Cape Leveque in the Kimberley were just beautiful. Untouched, unspoiled. I loved capturing different shots of the dunes as the Sun went down and the shadows lengthened. I found a patch with some little animal … Continue reading →
May 27, 2014

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Serenity at Monkey Mia
So many fond memories from our trip to West Australia last year, including Monkey Mia, Coral Bay and more. This beautiful spot is Monkey Mia – so serene and calm, but so much to do. We fed the wild dolphins, … Continue reading →
May 27, 2014

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Sunrise or Moonrise?
Is this Sunrise or Moonrise? Of course it’s a bit of a trick question – the few stars in the sky give it away. It’s the almost Full Moon rising over Main Beach at Broome, in the Kimberley. It was … Continue reading →
May 22, 2014

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Rising Core
The core of the Milky Way rises behind the famous tree line at IISAC2014. For this series of shots, I moved around to the right from where I was usually setup, to get more of the core of the Milky … Continue reading →
May 20, 2014

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Memories of IISAC2014 – timelapse
Hi all This timelapse features sequences captured at IISAC2014, the IceInSpace Star Party, held at Lostock in the Hunter Valley of NSW in April 2014. Yes, it’s only May and I’ve already finished it! That’s quite an achievement given it … Continue reading →
May 19, 2014

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Looking Back in Time
This is probably my favourite shot of the past year. It’s a shot I’ve had in my minds eye for 12 months and finally at IISAC2014 I was able to pull it off! I’ve called it “Looking Back in Time” … Continue reading →
May 15, 2014

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Nightscape Adventures in Coona and Narrabri
In September 2013, my friend Andrew and I went on a Nightscape Adventure weekend to Coonabarabran and Narrabri. This timelapse is the culmination of the weekends efforts, in what was an incredibly memorable weekend at some amazing landscapes under some … Continue reading →
May 14, 2014

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Warp Drive – To the Milky Way
Driving to the Milky Way – at Warp Speed! This is a shot I’ve wanted to do for ages and finally had the right conditions, right location and right time of year to capture it! It’s a single exposure, with … Continue reading →

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My name is Mike Salway and I'm passionate about amateur astronomy, photography and karate. I love to capture beautiful landscapes and night sky scenes, and love it when I can show people the wonder of our universe

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IISAC Creek Reflections May 29, 2014
Red Dunes at Cape Leveque May 28, 2014
Serenity at Monkey Mia May 27, 2014
Sunrise or Moonrise? May 27, 2014
Rising Core May 22, 2014

Photos of the Moon, Jupiter, Mercury & Mars Conjunction February 23, 2009
Pictures of the Smiley Face Conjunction December 2, 2008
Milky Way Galaxy over the Domes of the Bungle Bungles July 25, 2012
NP101: How To Capture and Process Nightscape Panoramas June 17, 2013
The Top 10 Best Astrophotographers in Australia April 16, 2009

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