Milky Way Photography in the Brecon Beacons

ASTROVLOG001 - Join me as I hunt down the Milky Way high up on the Brecon Beacons, a shot I originally planned 2 years ago.
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  • @crrc250
    @crrc2503 ай бұрын

    The first video I watched in 2018 after realizing I could photograph the stars with a dslr. You taught this 60yo to love the night sky. You were a joy to watch over the years. I will miss your newsletters, monthly vids, the passion in all your videos. So glad the family shared your service today. In a sky full of stars, you will always be the brightest. Shine on you crazy diamond~ 💖

  • @cwalter24
    @cwalter243 ай бұрын

    RIP Alyn. thank you for everything

  • @thehudlessfarmer
    @thehudlessfarmer5 жыл бұрын

    Wow stunning shots. I feel so lucky to have the Brecons practically on my doorstep.

  • @elnoey
    @elnoey2 жыл бұрын

    Love the sheep, awesome pictures. Tkx

  • @runheli
    @runheli5 жыл бұрын

    Incredible I'm just fascinated by these expressive images. The landscape is completely different during the night than during the day. However, you need the right equipment to be able to lift the skid. Wow thumbs up.

  • @fightingfitPT
    @fightingfitPT7 жыл бұрын

    Yes Alyn, great video. For most of us the settings used are really useful information, a lot of videos dont include this, so thanks for that! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tim appreciate the feedback!

  • @brambijdevaate7978
    @brambijdevaate79786 жыл бұрын

    This is prob the third time watching, still one of my favourites Alyn!

  • @graysmith4732
    @graysmith47325 жыл бұрын

    Stunning photos, I so need to capture the milky way. Great video Alyn. Subscribed!

  • @jmills8173
    @jmills81737 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Alyn! Absolutely brilliant. This Canadian was spellbound. Looking forward to many more breathtaking and educational vlogs.

  • @therenegadecinema3962
    @therenegadecinema39625 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful man... please show the pictures a little bit longer.. but great video bro

  • @williamflorinjr.8541
    @williamflorinjr.85415 жыл бұрын

    I love watching your adventures and you're star hunting and milky way hunting and videos.

  • @lmaoroflcopter
    @lmaoroflcopter5 жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking photos! Love it.

  • @kristiancdf
    @kristiancdf5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the subtitles detailing what best I need to do when I get back to the highlands of Scotland in August. 👍🏻

  • @adudefromtheukvideos
    @adudefromtheukvideos7 жыл бұрын

    Great video (loved the Hills Have Eyes bit at the end!) - looking forward to more!

  • @nuggetz9380
    @nuggetz93805 жыл бұрын

    My favorite astronomy vlogger

  • @mgiesens
    @mgiesens6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job Alyn. You really make me want to go again. Great tutorial!

  • @cunningplan96
    @cunningplan967 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, its great to see your photos but even better when you can see how they were made

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tony, yeah I really want to start sharing the story behind the shots because sometimes the adventure has a lot to tell

  • @GeoffMoorePhotography
    @GeoffMoorePhotography6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vlog Alyn. Pleased to see that you have migrated into a bit of vlogging, been a fan of your night times images for a long while, so seeing the effort and planning that goes into these night shots is very much appreciated.

  • @markevans1973
    @markevans19736 жыл бұрын

    Amazing .loved it so much

  • @clairelafleche5693
    @clairelafleche56936 жыл бұрын

    I loved this Alyn! So creative and first of a kind for me - to see a hyper lapse at night WITH THE MILKY WAY!!! Just stunning my friend!

  • @iank1638
    @iank16383 жыл бұрын

    Incredible photos, and a great vlog , thanks 👍

  • @timscanlanphotography
    @timscanlanphotography6 жыл бұрын

    Top channel Alyn. Learning so much from you. Thanks for sharing.

  • @LisaSmith-nf3uk
    @LisaSmith-nf3uk7 жыл бұрын

    Great film Alyn, looking forward to more. Thanks.

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lisa!

  • @thatgirl4652
    @thatgirl46523 жыл бұрын

    I really loved this video! Thanks for this. I hope I can watch this with my own eyes. I wanna experience this so bad.

  • @BNW_Army
    @BNW_Army6 жыл бұрын

    Love these kind of videos that explain the full process behind the shots. Subbed.

  • @DownPro1
    @DownPro14 жыл бұрын

    Incredible shots

  • @ianwilliamsphotography2864
    @ianwilliamsphotography28643 жыл бұрын

    I had only recently discovered your channel, fabulous it reminds me of a wonderful three days my family and I had at the Brecon Beacons back in 2018. I was blessed with clear skies. Since I live in Australia, it was a real education re thinking my settings for the much brighter skies. I love the UK it is so beautiful and hope to travel again there soon. Ian

  • @SunnySingh-mg9sk
    @SunnySingh-mg9sk5 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome! Can't wait to shoot my 1st Milky Way! Thanks for making this amazing video!

  • @mygad
    @mygad6 жыл бұрын

    That was wonderful. The pictures were great and I feel like each time I see one of your videos I'm seeing a new aspect of photography one situation at a time. Nicely done.

  • @alexpriceadventures4709
    @alexpriceadventures47097 жыл бұрын

    Great video dude! I love your photography and channel and I really hope you make more vlogs/ videos like this one, keep it up!

  • @andrewhughes9165
    @andrewhughes91656 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job, keep them coming.

  • @stevenpercey613
    @stevenpercey6137 жыл бұрын

    Alyn that was excellent. I learned a tremendous amount just by watching the whole exercise unfold. Thankyou for sharing the settings

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it useful Steven thanks for the feedback!

  • @waqaronlyurs
    @waqaronlyurs6 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog, good work Alyn. It is a small, precise and a very great content.

  • @joshtheintern
    @joshtheintern3 жыл бұрын

    Aw man this is awesome super chill adventure dude. What a way to see Wales! Always wanted to try this and you got the perfect spot for the shot!

  • @johnwheeler5271
    @johnwheeler52712 жыл бұрын

    Another interesting video Alyn Thankyou.J

  • @starman1969
    @starman19696 жыл бұрын

    Excellent blog Alyn. Glad you got the shot you wanted because it didn't look too promising at first. I know what it's like to be let down by the weather.

  • @dudstone77
    @dudstone776 жыл бұрын

    Stunning...

  • @jbairdexp
    @jbairdexp6 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful vlog Alyn. Really enjoyed it. Big fan of your Instagram feed so it's great to see you out and about doing your stuff. Those amazing images more than made up for the windy audio... before I bought a mic (and wind shield) I almost had to scrap an entire video because of the wind! Glad to see this is VLOG001, so I'm very much looking forward to seeing another one. :-)

  • @JuanCristobal
    @JuanCristobal6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this great video Alyn.

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    6 жыл бұрын

    Juan Cristóbal Lara Moreno thanks a lot Juan really appreciate your comment!

  • @RoyceMunday56
    @RoyceMunday564 жыл бұрын

    You're great for the Welsh economy, Alyn. I've visited so many places in Wales after watching your videos

  • @davekelly8168
    @davekelly81685 жыл бұрын

    Cracking video, stunning images too.. 👍👍👍

  • @ioanbristow3376
    @ioanbristow33765 жыл бұрын

    WOW!!!! some serious photo's taken there, absolutely stunning :)

  • @julieenglefield3149
    @julieenglefield31496 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, I love all your work and videos which as a beginner find this very informative and inspiring

  • @rebeccagreenaway5088
    @rebeccagreenaway50887 жыл бұрын

    Love this Alyn! Makes me want to get out there and take some photos. Looking forward to seeing more of your shoots!

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Rebecca glad to hear its inspiring you to get outside :)

  • @markkent294
    @markkent2947 жыл бұрын

    Excellent stuff Alyn, as to be expected. Informative, entertaining, very interesting and you got some stunning images as well. Thanks!

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Mark really appreciate the feedback fella

  • @digitaltoddy
    @digitaltoddy6 жыл бұрын

    I love this! I've been shooting the milky way for almost 2 years and this encapsulates the process perfectly!!

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jonathan Moya thanks Jonathan glad it resonates with other milky way shooters!

  • @scrumpyhead2000
    @scrumpyhead20007 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog Alyn. Beautiful images that must have made it all worthwhile.

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Martin!

  • @chrisdeverill9857
    @chrisdeverill9857 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Vid. Super shots. Gives me hope to shoot like that. Love the sheep.

  • @womble2378
    @womble23787 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Just stunning. I Shot sunrise once from pen y fan a long time ago. But the Milky Way which always fascinates me when sleeping under the stars looks just out of this world in your shots.. absolutely class 👌🏼

  • @janehardin
    @janehardin6 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely loved this. I'm planning a trip to Wales this fall and would love to spend the night on the Beacons photographing. I have subscribed to you and hope to see more of this. Absolutely beautiful!!!

  • @j-s-m-photographymc5317
    @j-s-m-photographymc53173 жыл бұрын

    Well Done outstanding ! I remember a few years back I was at the top of the fan no wind tent door open watching the sky it was beautiful ! Unfortunately it’s always weather permitting

  • @CraigskinnerphotographyUk
    @CraigskinnerphotographyUk6 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful images - well worth the wait!

  • @MichaelLevAstro
    @MichaelLevAstro6 жыл бұрын

    Im loving the low light video, looks epic AF. Also the milky way shots are awesome. Keep em' coming!

  • @lauradavies1434
    @lauradavies14345 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I caught my breath at the images you DID manage to get.

  • @5705Seahorse
    @5705Seahorse6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Inspired to try this myself in Snowdonia.

  • @snowball1988
    @snowball19885 жыл бұрын

    Stunning, love the video!

  • @denisefoote647
    @denisefoote6477 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely superb Alyn. ✨

  • @roballen3090
    @roballen30904 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy these vlogs, great storytelling and it honestly feels like we're along for the ride. Great work and please keep it up! Let me know when you hit up Vancouver!

  • @StevenHannaPhotography
    @StevenHannaPhotography6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Alyn. Great images too!

  • @prosamy85
    @prosamy856 жыл бұрын

    Your time lapse’s are amazing and the Milky Way pictures are something else. Keep up the good work.

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Samuel!

  • @rlaxMedia
    @rlaxMedia7 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video and great images too. The panoramic was my favourite.

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks appreciate the feedback!

  • @justyjust
    @justyjust6 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks for the hard work. Cheers

  • @NigelDanson
    @NigelDanson7 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Loved seeing how you made that shot... may have to try some of this night sky stuff :-) probably don't need my big stopper 😉

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nigel glad you liked it. Think you'd be there til sunrise with a big stopper on

  • @jaxoncaiden2604

    @jaxoncaiden2604

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @callentyler3114

    @callentyler3114

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jaxon Caiden Instablaster :)

  • @jaxoncaiden2604

    @jaxoncaiden2604

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Callen Tyler i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out now. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

  • @jaxoncaiden2604

    @jaxoncaiden2604

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Callen Tyler It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much, you saved my ass !

  • @Chasethemorning
    @Chasethemorning6 жыл бұрын

    incredible images. thank you for sharing :)

  • @Life-is-a-Dance
    @Life-is-a-Dance5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alyn, I can't comment because you know one hell of a lot more than I'll ever know, Diolch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @adamturner7040
    @adamturner70407 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed it Alyn, look forward to seeing more vlogs.

  • @bargiepat
    @bargiepat7 жыл бұрын

    just BRILLIANT...........

  • @4sumcrazyshit
    @4sumcrazyshit6 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!! Would love to see more of this kind of vids... It’s really nice how you put stories in your video... Job well done. Love those sheeps!!!

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot dude appreciate that :) More vlogs soon!

  • @helenwilliams6441
    @helenwilliams64417 жыл бұрын

    Awesome images. Look forward to the next vlog.

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Helen :)

  • @paulhqzelwood3929
    @paulhqzelwood39296 жыл бұрын

    Being into aviation photography i came across you by chance and i must say you have inspired me 100% not only that being in North Wales that in my opion is heaven on earth but also your dedication and your awersome pictures well done

  • @leafsfan71
    @leafsfan716 жыл бұрын

    Amazing photos!

  • @andrewmaguire1057
    @andrewmaguire10577 жыл бұрын

    That pano was pretty spesh mate! Great vlog dude!

  • @leondbwarren
    @leondbwarren3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, wow, wow!! The images are amazing and your passion is so infectious. We've just bought a new camera and are absolutely buzzing about seeing what we can get out of it after watching some of your videos. Wales is a stunning backdrop too. Thank you for sharing your processes :)

  • @iaingeere2932
    @iaingeere29326 жыл бұрын

    Great video Alyn , not been able to get out since getting this silly chronic Lyme disease but watching this as made up for it,cheers for sharing it, lovely work .

  • @wafijamil
    @wafijamil6 жыл бұрын

    Love the shots!

  • @jipchen
    @jipchen7 жыл бұрын

    Great video, awesome photos; subscribed. Looking forward to your next videos!

  • @richardt981
    @richardt9815 жыл бұрын

    Alyn, still catching up on your channel. Great work! Even my long suffering wife, who gets to see quite a few photog KZreads (not by her choice 😁), stops reading her book to watch! We live in australia now but stomped around the Brecons a fair bit a few years back. So it's great to see the places look so beautiful and your enthusiasm for your craft is infectious. Clear skies in Oz!

  • @georgefrankpitt
    @georgefrankpitt6 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Wallace. Really nice edit. Look forward to more. Tell us some more about your kit.

  • @johngibb5437
    @johngibb54377 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed that Alyn. Keep them coming!

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Will do John cheers!

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thanks for the video.

  • @jonkayl9416
    @jonkayl94162 жыл бұрын

    Awesome.

  • @ynysgavin
    @ynysgavin7 жыл бұрын

    Great first vlog butty! Loved the panorama image. Video shows just how quick weather changes up there and what you have to contend with to get great shots. Looking forward to next one man 🖒

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Gav buddy appreciate the feedback

  • @wojtekgrabowski1
    @wojtekgrabowski16 жыл бұрын

    very nice vid my friend - and stills are amazing good job

  • @Sam-ch9mn
    @Sam-ch9mn5 жыл бұрын

    Impressive finished result from a well-conceived shot. Your video also showed the problems that have to be overcome, eg cloud, light pollution, navigation at night, etc. Will be doing my first MW shoot on Dartmoor shortly and I've learned a lot from your demo. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ronaldramsaroop6434
    @ronaldramsaroop64343 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos bro all the way from Guyana🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

  • @brianwhelan1436
    @brianwhelan14365 жыл бұрын

    Incredible images, love the final one with sunrise starting to appear. Like someone else has said a little more viewing time of your images would be fantastic. Keep her lit :-)

  • @filibusta
    @filibusta7 жыл бұрын

    fantastic!... thank you so much. especially appreciated you putting the camera settings onscreen. and also the weather app info. have made notes as i've yet to venture out into the night. great video :)

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it useful thanks for the feedback!

  • @Silverginger
    @Silverginger7 жыл бұрын

    Really impressive,especially if this is your first effort.That panorama is particularly special.

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Richard, hoping to iron out the creases and improve audio/video. Glad you liked it :)

  • @TravelTheWorldFamily
    @TravelTheWorldFamily6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video Alyn 👌🏽 So informative and the sheep eyes and noise at the end....😂 Going to catch up on the rest of your videos now x

  • @darylswalker
    @darylswalker6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Alyn! More of this please :)

  • @lonanmagfhogartaigh6447
    @lonanmagfhogartaigh64477 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Some pretty good shots. Best wishes for the future.

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Lonan!

  • @s.a.m_e.v.a.n.s
    @s.a.m_e.v.a.n.s2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic content, I'm no photographer 2am scrolling of youtube ended me here, really interesting! Great work subscribed

  • @elevated__arts
    @elevated__arts5 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @richn1751
    @richn17517 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Love to see a separate one walking us through your editing.

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Will do some stuff in the future :) Cheers for the feedback

  • @knightryderbelow
    @knightryderbelow3 жыл бұрын

    Man that was gorgeous! I really need to learn how to shoot the Milky Way.

  • @sailingsqualo
    @sailingsqualo3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, very concise and simple explanation for a complete beginner like myself. I am only starting to learn how to use my camera, your videos are definitely a great help. Keep it up!

  • @tomtomsmith98
    @tomtomsmith987 жыл бұрын

    Great start! I look forward to your future vlogs :) Keep it up!

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Tom!

  • @coolmanjelle123
    @coolmanjelle1235 жыл бұрын

    You are the Thomas Heaton of the nightly photography!

  • @GiovanniApreaCapri
    @GiovanniApreaCapri6 жыл бұрын

    Ciao Alyn, it was very interesting to watch, people won't imagine how long a preparation takes to take a shot and the countless hours in hiking, trial and error. Very well done!!!

  • @AlynWallace

    @AlynWallace

    6 жыл бұрын

    Grazie Giovanni! Glad you enjoyed the vlog thanks :)

  • @seanhughes8170
    @seanhughes81706 жыл бұрын

    awesome shots i live in swansea and may take a trip up Brecon soon