"237 Seconds—Trajectory"
Captured from Harris Grade, an overlook above Lompoc, California and Vandenberg Space Force Base, this image shows the first stage burn of a Falcon 9 rocket during launch. A single 237-second long exposure records the arc of ascent as the vehicle moves through the night sky, with star movement, coastal fog, city lights, and the coastal range in view.
Nikon Z8 • Nikkor 14-30mm @ 14mm • 237 sec • f/14 • ISO 500 • Edited Capture One 23