This dry tree was at the side of the road and I quickly got out of my car thinking of catching it with the Milky Way. I preached the best angle and realized that I could do this capture where the tree seems to be touching the stars ... Nikon D850, Temron 15-30 mm f / 2.8, ISO 3200, 30 sec., 15 mm
I love the composition, and you've really captured the subtle colors in the Milky Way! I've tried capturing the Milky Way in northern Michigan when I visit there, so I appreciate how hard it is to get it, especially with something compelling in the foreground. I see you set your shutter at 30 sec., and there is some noticeable star trailing as a result. I've only been able to do 5 sec. at most without trails showing up, but of course, the MW will be faint and have to be bumped up in post, so there's the noise issue being amplified.
Any chance you got a separate shot of the tree at a different exposure you could composite in?
Thank you Emile Husson for your comment. I live in Brazil and this picture was taken not even in the center of the country in a cattle ranch that is in a plain. Very favorable place for star photos.
Sorry for my bad English...
This photo was not made stacking. This is a single shot. Really with 30 seconds gets a trail in some stars. I use Photoshop to remove some more obvious traces (just trimming the tips of the trails). It takes work, but I prefer it than having an image with a lot of noise.
Here in the south emisphere we have the possibility of clicking the center of via Lactea practically all year ...
Do not worry about your English, Francisco. It is fine. I think it is good to choose the long exposure instead of a higher ISO, especially if you can clean up the star trails.
I hope I can share some of my star photos soon.