ISS over Wales

By Robert Ellison. Updated on Monday, January 20, 2025.

The International Space Station over Llanbedr in Wales. Three stacked ten second exposures.

Updated 2022-07-11 09:05:

Same garden in Llanbedr, same space station, different night.

The photograph titled "ISS over Wales" captures a mesmerizing nocturnal landscape where nature and technology elegantly intersect. The skyline is dominated by a glowing haze, likely created by the urban lights reflected on a tapestry of low-lying clouds, painting the sky in warm shades of amber and gold. Above this, the heavens unfold in a celestial spectacle, with stars twinkling softly against a deeper blue expanse. Tracing across the sky is a thin, luminous line, the International Space Station leaving its ephemeral trail, a testament to human ingenuity streaking through the vastness. The foreground is a silent silhouette of trees and shrubs, their dark forms adding depth and grounding the otherworldly upper canvas in earthly reality.

The composition employs a dynamic use of light and shadow, with the brightness of the sky subtly transitioning into the inky blackness of the silhouetted landscape. The photographer’s choice to include the arching trail of the ISS adds a unique focal point that guides the viewer’s eye upwards, creating a sense of movement and wonder. The use of a long exposure effectively captures the path of the ISS, blending motion within a static frame. This photo harmonizes natural and artificial elements, creating an intriguing juxtaposition. However, the intensity of the urban glow might distract slightly from the stars, competing for attention and somewhat diminishing their presence. Despite this, the image conveys a profound narrative of coexistence between human achievement and the timeless theatre of the night sky.

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(Published to the Fediverse as: ISS over Wales #photo #iss Photo of the International Space Station (IIS) flying over Llanbedr, Wales, UK. )

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