Astrophotography Portfolio
A collection of deep-sky, solar, and landscape astrophotography captured throughout my journey exploring the night sky.
Eagle Nebula — Pillars of Creation
Deep-sky image of M16, highlighting structure, dust, and star-forming regions.
Andromeda Galaxy
Wide-field galaxy image showing the structure and surrounding star field of M31.
Horsehead Nebula
Deep-sky image of IC 434 and the Horsehead region in Orion.
Orion Nebula
Bright emission nebula image capturing one of the most iconic winter targets.
Pleiades
Reflection nebula and star cluster image showing blue nebulosity around the Seven Sisters.
SH2-124 — The Hidden Nebula
Deep-sky image showing faint hydrogen structures, dark dust lanes, and subtle color detail in Cepheus.
Annular Solar Eclipse
Composite sequence showing the Moon crossing the Sun and forming the dramatic ring-of-fire phase.
Trifid Nebula (M20)
A colorful emission and reflection nebula in Sagittarius featuring glowing hydrogen clouds, blue reflection regions, and dark dust lanes that give the nebula its distinctive appearance.
Veil Nebula
Ancient supernova remnant revealing delicate filaments of ionized gas stretching across the constellation Cygnus. Captured using narrowband techniques to emphasize intricate structure and contrast.
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
Interacting spiral galaxy located approximately 31 million light-years away. This image highlights the galaxy's spiral arms, star-forming regions, and gravitational interaction with its companion galaxy.
IC 4605 – Rho Ophiuchi Complex
A wide-field view of the Rho Ophiuchi molecular cloud complex showcasing colorful reflection nebulae, dark dust lanes, and active star-forming regions near Antares in Scorpius.
Caldwell 49 – Rosette Region Detail
Close-up view of the Rosette Nebula region highlighting intricate hydrogen structures, dark molecular clouds, and ongoing stellar formation within one of the sky's most active emission nebula complexes.
Total Lunar Eclipse
High-resolution image of a total lunar eclipse, capturing the Moon's deep red coloration as it passed through Earth's shadow.
Milky Way Core
Wide-field nightscape image showing the galactic core under dark skies.
Delicate Arch Under the Milky Way
Landscape astrophotography image combining Arches National Park with the summer Milky Way.
Northern Lights Over Iceland
Aurora borealis display captured over the Icelandic countryside, combining dramatic celestial activity, landscape composition, and low-light nightscape techniques.
Golden Gate Bridge by Moonlight
Long-exposure panoramic image of the Golden Gate Bridge illuminated against the night sky, showcasing urban night photography and coastal reflections.
Winter Star Trails
Multi-hour star trail composition captured above a snow-covered historic homestead, revealing Earth's rotation through circular stellar motion.
Mountain Reflection
A quiet nightscape with the Milky Way reflected across calm mountain water.
Zion Night
Long-exposure night landscape from Zion Canyon, balancing canyon detail with a star-filled sky.
Zion After Dark
Night landscape showing Zion’s canyon walls, moving clouds, and soft natural low-light atmosphere.