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Orion - “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck | The clouds began to roll in and put an end to my shooting but not before I got this parting shot of Orion over the Sunset Beach ⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ 📷 Nikon D750 | 14mm | ƒ/2.8 | 13s | ISO 1250 ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #sunsetbeach #orion #sunsetbeachpier #stars #ocean #northcarolina #beach #astrophotography #nightsky #nightscaper #nightskyphotography #ncbeaches #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #iglongexposures #nikonartists #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD750 #NikonUSA #exploretocreate #samyang #natgeo #natgeospace #lonelyplanet #space #discover_carolinas #orionthehunter #nikon100 (at Sunset Beach, North Carolina)

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Orion - Caught Orion rising over the Sunset Beach Pier this past weekend. The beach is a cold and lonely place on a cold winter night.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D750 | 14mm | ƒ/2.8 | 13s | ISO 1250 ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #sunsetbeach #orion #sunsetbeachpier #stars #ocean #northcarolina #beach #astrophotography #nightsky #nightscaper #nightskyphotography #ncbeaches #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD750 #NikonUSA #exploretocreate #samyang #natgeo #natgeospace #lonelyplanet #space #discover_carolinas #orionthehunter #nikon100 (at Sunset Beach, North Carolina)

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The Tree - One of my early startrail shots, this tree was in a vacant log around the corner from my house but has now been cut down and replaces with a couple of houses. -⠀ - ⠀ - 📷 Canon T3 | 18mm | ƒ/3.5 | 12s | ISO 400 ⠀ - ⠀ - ⠀ - ⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com ⠀ - ⠀ - ⠀ - ⠀ #startrails #orion #stars #tree #nightsky #nightscaper #astrophotography #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #startrailchasers #nightpic #natgeospace #astro_photography #YourShotPhotographer #Canon #canonusa #natgeo #longexposure #night #longexpoelite

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The Trio - One of my favorite images from last year. The Moon, the tiny red dot that is Mars, above and to the right and Venus shining brightly just above the trees. ⠀ *Photo Title*⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D610 | 105mm | HDR | ISO 400⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #moon #astrophotography #venus #mars #planets #nightsky #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #nightscaper #nightskyphotography #nikonartists #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD610 #NikonUSA #natgeo #natgeospace #moonrise #lonelyplanet

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It's Been A While - Shots like this, through the trees in my own backyard, were how I really learned astrophotography. It's been so cold for the past few weeks, mid to low 20s, it's hard to get out to shoot so a few nights ago I just setup in the backyard again. This is a 2 1/2 run of 550 shots.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D750 | 14mm | ƒ/2.8 | 13s | ISO 640 | 550 Shots ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #startrails #trees #nightsky #astrophotography #stars #longexposure #lonelyplanet #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #southcarolina #nightscaper #startrailchasers #longexposure_shots #nightphotography #longexpoelite #samyang #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD750 #NikonUSA

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Charleston Light - Few things are more comforting than a beacon in the darkness⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D610 | 14mm | ƒ/2.8 | 10s | ISO 1600 ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #sullivansisland #sullivansislandlighthouse #lighthouse #southcarolina #charlestonsc #explorecharleston #onlyinsouthcarolina #astrophotography #nightsky #exploretocreate #beach #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #stars #nightsky #discover_carolinas #discoversc #lowcountry #charlestonpictures #night_shooterz #explorecarolina #YourShotPhotographer #nikond610 #NikonUSA #lonelyplanet #exploreyourworld (at Charleston Light)

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Sunlight & Snow - Just 7 short days ago things were a bit different around here. The boys and I got a chance to check out Lynches River County Park in snow. Go out and make some memories⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D750 | 14mm | f/16 | HDR | ISO 125⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #snow #sunshine #woods #lynchesrivercountypark #lynchesriver #winter #nature #outdoors #snowcovered #wetlands #onlyinsouthcarolina #florencecounty #southcarolinawater #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD750 #NikonUSA #exploretocreate #lonelyplanet #natgeo #trees (at Lynches River County Park)

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Night Into Day - There are a few amazing moments each day when the faint rays of the sun creep into the sky and begin to chase the stars away. This shot is from March of last year on Pawleys Island.⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ 📷 Nikon D610 | 14mm | ƒ/2.8 | 10s | ISO 1600 | Stacked⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #milkyway #pawleysisland #beach #ocean #stars #astrophotography #nightsky #nikon #photooftheday #night #nightscaper #grandstrand #southcarolinawater #nightskyphotography #nikonartists #dawn #sunrise #longexposurephotography #space #nature #nikond610 #southcarolinaphotographer #milkywaychasers #night_shooterz #nightphotography #natgeo #YourShotPhotographer #southcarolina #exploretocreate #lonelyplanet (at Pawleys Island, South Carolina)

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Santee Hiking - The Limestone Trail at Santee State Park is a short but very beautiful little hike. Had a great time there on New Years Day.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D750 | 24mm | ƒ/8 | HDR | ISO 400 ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #santee #santeestatepark #scstateparks #santeelakes #hiking #firstdayhike #southcarolinawater #lake #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #natgeo #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #winter #reflection #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD750 #NikonUSA #lonelyplanet #winterhike #exploretocreate #onlyinsouthcarolina #discoversc #explorecarolina (at Santee State Park)

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Finding Darkness - Who would have thought that I'd find one of the darkest places to photograph the Milky Way right in front of a lighthouse. Can't wait to head back in a few weeks to get some early season shots.⠀ 📷 Nikon D610 | 24mm | ƒ/4.0 | 15s | ISO 3200 ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #milkyway #oakislandnc #beach #ocean #stars #astrophotography #nightsky #nikon #photooftheday #night #nightscaper #nikonusa #nightskyphotography #nikonartists #carolinadarkskies #milkywaygalaxy #longexposurephotography #space #nature #southcarolinaphotographer #milkywaychasers #universetoday #night_shooterz #nightphotography #natgeo #YourShotPhotographer #northcarolina #ncbeaches #exploretocreate (at Oak Island Light)

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Cold Cold Walk - My scouting buddy agreed to go with me on a First Day Hike at Santee State Park. The wind chill was in the low 20s but he was a trooper. Big Thanks to SC State Parks for providing some rangers to guide us.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D750 | 24mm | ƒ/8 | 1/250 | ISO 400 ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #FirstDayHike #SanteeStatePark #scstateparks #hiking #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD750 #NikonUSA #outdoors #nature #natgeo #santeelakes #onlyinsouthcarolina #palmettostate #lonelyplanet #exploretocreate #winterhike (at Santee State Park)

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Happy New Years! I came so far as a photographer in 2017 I can't wait to see what 2018 holds. Unfortunately this field is now a construction site so I'll have to find a new spot close to home to do some early season shooting. ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D610 | 14mm | ƒ/2.8 | 10s | ISO 800 ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #milkyway #moon #moonrise #stars #astrophotography #milkywaygalaxy #milkywaychasers #nightsky #night #nightscaper #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #YourShotPhotographer #nikond610 #NikonUSA #natgeo #exploretocreate #natgeospace #longexposure

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#bestnine2017 Thanks for all the likes, I was able to capture so many amazing images in 2017 I can't wait to see what the next year will hold. #landscapephotography #astrophotography #southcarolinaphotographer

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The Harbor - A different perspective on Georgetown Harbor. The moon was a little too bright and there were a few too many clouds to shoot what I wanted so I wandered around and came up with this.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D610 | 14mm | ƒ/2.8 | 8s | ISO 400⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #nightscape #georgetownsc #georgetownharbor #discoversc #onlyinsouthcarolina #reflection #southcarolinawater #exploretocreate #natgeotravel #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD610 #NikonUSA #lonelyplanet #nightphotography #stars #clouds #nightshooters (at Georgetown, South Carolina)

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Danger Close - This was one of my favorite shots of 2017 captured in my own front yard. I was shooting under the open tailgate of my truck until this one landed and I decided to move to the porch and finally inside altogether⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D610 | 14mm | ƒ/2.8 | 5s | ISO 200 ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #lightning #thunderstorm #lightningbolt #weather #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD610 #NikonUSA #sky #natgeo #exploretocreate #southcarolina

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Teaching History - Took a trip to Poinsett State Park with the boys last week, they were fascinated by the water flowing through the old grist mill. I got to explain to them how they used to use the power from the waterfall to grind grain into flour.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ 📷 Nikon D750 | 70mm | f/8 | HDR | ISO 250⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #poinsettstatepark #scstateparks #onlyinsouthcarolina #southcarolinaphotographer #waterfall #discoversc #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #outdoors #YourShotPhotographer #NikonD750 #southcarolina #exploretocreate #landscapephotography #NikonUSA #hdr #getoutside (at Poinsett State Park)

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Skyward - The north end of Folly Beach is an almost surreal place at night. You are surrounded by old, dead trees still reaching skyward bathed in the warm glow of the lights of Charleston Harbor.⠀⠀⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀⠀ 📷 Nikon D610 | 14mm | ƒ/2.8 | 20s | ISO 2000 ⠀⠀⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ Full size images available for purchase at www.christophernealphotography.com⠀⠀⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #follybeach #milkyway #southcarolinaphotographer #nikon #photooftheday #nikonartists #southcarolina #YourShotPhotographer #gameoftones #beach #ocean #stars #astrophotography #nightsky #explorecharleston #night #nightscaper #lonelyplanet #nightskyphotography #carolinadarkskies #milkywaygalaxy #space #nature #milkywaychasers #onlyinsouthcarolina #night_shooterz #nightphotography #natgeo #boneyard #nikond610 (at Folly Beach, South Carolina)