While out looking at the Geminids I thought I would have a little play with long exposures to the South.

During the middle of this exposure heavy cloud started rolling in from the South and the combination of stars and the reflected light from the towns of Mannum and Murray Bridge produced an effect I could never have planned.

After this beautiful image was complete the clouds covered the entire sky leaving the stars and the Geminids hidden from view and calling an end to our star-gazing adventure. Best thing really as it was nearly 2am with a long drive home.

A very late night but well worth it.

Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 979, Celestial Whirlpool’, 15minutes f/4 ISO320 15mm