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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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

Northeast Virginia Beach

Laurie

HK$833 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

Williamsburg

nazmul

HK$798 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Vacation Village At Williamsburg

Williamsburg

adrienne

HK$666 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Colonial Williamsburg

Amber

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Portsmouth

Joy

HK$1,162 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Colonies at Williamsburg

Williamsburg

Jeanne M

Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center

Coliseum Central

Kareema

HK$905 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Northeast Virginia Beach

Isabelita

HK$848 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum

Coliseum Central

Yurien

HK$772 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront

Northeast Virginia Beach

Tom James

HK$1,076 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Downtown Norfolk

Anthony

HK$986 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Downtown Norfolk

Wendy

HK$807 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Downtown Norfolk

Hind

HK$832 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Downtown Norfolk

DEBRA

HK$1,165 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center

Coliseum Central

Gloria

HK$819 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

Northwest

Millicent

HK$923 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Virginia Beach

Northeast Virginia Beach

Stacy

HK$655 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Hyatt House Virginia Beach / Oceanfront

Northeast Virginia Beach

Hector

HK$1,157 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside (21st St) by IHG

Northeast Virginia Beach

Tiara

HK$1,051 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area

Williamsburg

Arelis

HK$628 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites

2800 Shore Drive Virginia Beach VA

HK$836

HK$977 total

8 Mar - 9 Mar

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Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg

10/10 Excellent

"We visited during the offseason and had a wonderful stay. The rooms were great, the amenities were excellent, and the atmosphere was very family-friendly and quiet. My son especially loved the mini golf and the pool before he got sick. I really want to give special kudos to the staff. I was traveling solo with my son, and he became ill overnight. We did our best to clean everything up, but it was a stressful situation — including one last incident outside as we were leaving. I let the front desk know what happened when I checked out, and later that day the maintenance manager personally called to make sure we made it home safely and that my little guy was doing okay. That level of care and kindness meant so much to me. We truly appreciated the compassion and professionalism, and we will absolutely be back!"