The flowering of Castelluccio di Norcia

Image Description and Details : The flowering of Castelluccio di Norcia in Italy is an annual appointment for all nature and landscape enthusiasts. Every year tourists from all over the world come to admire the spectacle of flowering. But flowers are not the only show in Castelluccio di Norcia. At night, above the silence of the valley, the Milky Way reveals itself in all its splendor, giving visitors a breathtaking spectacle.

Shooting Data:
This 180° panoramic shot was taken on the night of 29 June 2020. It is the result of 8 wide-angle shots for the panorama and 8 astro-tracker shots for the sky. Made with 12-24mm and Nikon D750, assembled and developed with Camera Raw and Photoshop 2020.

All shots were taken strictly at night, including those of the terrestrial panorama. No blue hour or daytime shots were used.
Castelluccio di Norcia | Italy | Bortle 4 / SQM 21.50

Copyright Information: Luca Fornaciari