Starfish Cove Night Sky Stars

A quick backpack trip to Starfish Cove with my son showed us a star filled night sky.

ISO 3200, Exposure 30 seconds, Aperture f4, Focal Length 10mm


ISO 12800, Exposure 15 seconds, Aperture f4, Focal Length 10mm


Same shot as above but 30 seconds exposure and only 800 ISO
ISO 800, Exposure 30 seconds, Aperture f4, Focal Length 10mm


Alma Wash is known for it's Elephant Trees


The Trailhead, check out the difference in what a zoom lens vs a wide angle lens will do with the distant landscape in this picture and the next one below.


My son ready to go


Number #9 on the trail, "the" Elephant Tree. There are many more Elephant trees in the canyon up on the ridges.


The entrance to Starfish Cove


My son found a dead lamb



Lots of Elephant trees up on the ridges


Multiple scat droppings in a single footprint


Mandatory scat with bones photograph