A breeze almost blurred my galaxy photo. My quick fix made it better.

I was out last night trying to get a shot of the Milky Way. The wind picked up and my camera started to shake on the tripod. I remembered some advice and used a rock to weigh down the legs. The photo came out with less blur than I expected. Now I always check for wind and keep a weight handy.

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the_nina7mo ago

Smart move with the rock, wind always ruins my galaxy shots too.

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val_clark47mo ago

Sandbags are too much hassle for hikes. I just stuff my backpack with more gear and hang it from the tripod hook. Does the trick most nights, but some gusts just won't quit.

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brian5727mo ago

Ever try the water bladder trick? My buddy was out near Sedona and his tripod was dancing in the wind. He didn't have a rock or extra gear, so he just emptied his water bladder and hung the full thing from the center hook. Said it worked like a charm because the water sloshing around seemed to dampen the tiny shakes too. He almost gave up on the shot but that saved the night.

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