The Maine Coast at Night | Photos

Jon Secord is a landscape photographer based in Meredith, New Hampshire. The following photos were taken during a three-week trip to Maine and showcase the beauty of the night sky free from light pollution. The section of the Milky Way in these photos is the galactic core of our galaxy, which is most visible in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer months. Although the look of the Milky Way changes over the course of the year, its position in these photos is similar because they were all taken within a 10 day period around the same time each night. When is the best time to see the Milky Way? Optimal conditions occur about 2 hours after sunset when the moon is new. Although the Milky Way is clearly visible to the naked eye along much of the Maine coast, the camera will pick up significantly more detail over long exposures ranging from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. No significant editing is needed, other than contrast, white balance, minor color, and curve adjustments.

The Maine Coast at Night | Photos

To see more of Jon’s work please visit his website at jsecordphoto.com.

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