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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Motel 6 Virginia Beach, VA

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Tamara

HK$597 total

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Motel 6 Norfolk, VA

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Nicole

HK$578 total

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Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

The Colonies at Williamsburg

10/10 Excellent

"The place was very hollow you could hear every door slam you could hear conversations from other rooms. When we went into our place neither one of the or shall I say it three of the room phones? Did not work at all there's not a 24-hour staff to take late night calls people have questions or concerns or missing something from there room. there was some mold on top of the ceiling in the middle of the living room and room 18A! Did not get to experience the pool or hot tub just didn't have time too. Five stars all around for the staff who was there that helped us check in and check out during our stay and the maintenance men coming in and replacing a couple items that was missing from our rental for the weekend. Great place to stay if you have an opportunity to come to the warhill sports complex and being kind of travel or tournament type of plays a great place to stay."

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

10/10 Excellent

"From Security to Front Desk/Reception to Concierge, the Staff was very courteous, friendly, and efficient. The amenities and room was superb. The grounds manicured and well cared for. A ton of activities scheduled and available. I would recommend this place to anyone. Definitely worth a return visit."