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“Stunning Milky Way formation above the Isle of Wight : The Milky Way shines in mesmerising colourful patterns above the Isle of Wight in these stunning photographs. Photographer Chad Powell used a DSLR camera to capture images of the spectacular constellation above the familiar beach scenes of England’s largest island. The 22-year-old, who shot the pictures over a year of stargazing on the island, often stayed up until dawn to catch the most dramatic sky-scapes. The DSLR camera enhanced the Milky Way from the white strip visible to the naked eye into an explosion of colourful lights. Photographer Chad, a graphic designer from Ventnor, Isle of Wight, used foregrounds of abandoned theme parks, harbours and lighthouses against the illuminated sky. Chad Powell: “The perfect conditions to take these pictures are a clear sky on a moonless night. Light pollution needs to be minimal too, unfortunately in Britain there are very few areas of dark sky, especially in England”. – Barcroft Media


The Milky Way behind Castle Haven, a small harbour in Nilton on July 2, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)

The Milky Way behind Castle Haven, a small harbour in Nilton on July 2, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)




The Milky Way outside photographer Chad Powell's doorstep on July 04, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)

The Milky Way outside photographer Chad Powell's doorstep on July 04, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)




Milky Way above Steephill Cove on May 16, 2013, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)

Milky Way above Steephill Cove on May 16, 2013, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)



Milky Way pictured above the coast on July 4, 2014 in Isle of Wight, UK. The Milky Way shines in mesmerizing colourful patterns above the Isle of Wight in stunning photographs. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)

Milky Way pictured above the coast on July 4, 2014 in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)



The galactic core of the milky way occupied by two small wooden boats on July 2, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. The Milky Way shines in mesmerizing colourful patterns above the Isle of Wight in stunning photographs. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)

The galactic core of the milky way occupied by two small wooden boats on July 2, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)




A panoramic image shows the reflection of the Milky Way in the glass-like water of Flowers Brook, on June 22, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)

A panoramic image shows the reflection of the Milky Way in the glass-like water of Flowers Brook, on June 22, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)




Milky Way behind the Orchard Bay steps on August 04, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)

Milky Way behind the Orchard Bay steps on August 04, 2014, in Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by Chad Powell/Barcroft Media)
28 Jul 2014 11:31:00