Lights For You

The Milky Way core rises over sand dunes in Stockton, north of Newcastle.

This pathway through
An endless expanse of stars
Has led me here to you
It has guided my way
Through heartache and pain
And out the other side
So here now I stand
Stronger and braver
And better than before
With a million little lights
All lit up for you

This is a combination of 32 images stacked to help bring out more detail in the Milky Way and to help reduce the effect of noise on the image.

In the spirit of reconciliation, I would like to acknowledge the Worimi people, the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which I took this photo. I also acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Elders past and present, and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to country.

The details for this image are:

• Nikon D750 with Nikon 20m f/1.8

• 10s

• f/2.8

• ISO4000

• Sirui W-1204 tripod with K-20x Ball Head