My first attempt at a serious panorama of the Milky Way, our home galaxy. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse provides an ideal location since it faces the right direction to compose such a panorama while maintaining the balance in the image.

This shot is composed of 6 vertical shots shot at 30 degrees of rotation and merged in Photoshop. Added to the usual difficulties of shooting and composing a panorama at night, this night was crazy hot with nighttime temperature in the mid 80s, no breeze and humidity so high that the lens had to be wiped after every exposure. On top of it, the mosquitoes had a field day running rings around me and no amount of bug spray helped. But in spite of all that, I managed to walk away with an image and experience that does appeal to me.

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Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

10/10 Excellent

"The room exceeded my expectations — it was clean, comfortable, and truly excellent value for the price. The bed was cozy, and the space felt well-appointed and welcoming. What really made the stay special was how accommodating the staff were. A heartfelt thank-you to Cindy — she went above and beyond with fantastic, friendly service, and made the whole experience memorable."