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2013-05-20 14:13:06 (5 comments, 5 reshares, 73 +1s)

Light Pillars over Turret Arch

During the workshop in Arches I saw strange beams of light shooting up through a thin layer of clouds. Turns out, they were light pillars. Can you believe we captured light pillars during the Arches workshop? Crazy, right! Light pillars are a kind of optical phenomenon which is formed by the reflection of sunlight or moonlight by ice crystals that are present in the Earth's atmosphere. Red more about it here: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_pillar)

This gorgeous image comes from Sandro Vargas (https://www.facebook.com/sandro.vargas.98) who traveled all the way from Brazil to take part in the workshop. It features the optical phenomenon and Turret Arch underneath a night sky. 

2013-05-17 13:07:13 (7 comments, 11 reshares, 125 +1s)

Frame from a timelapse I shot on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland about a week ago. The sky was on fire this night! Click the photo to enlarge, it looks much better that way.

2013-05-16 15:12:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

We've been receiving a ton of feedback from our 2014 workshop survey. Sending a big THANK YOU to all who have participated! As of right now, top 5 locations include:

Crater Lake National Park, OR
Death Valley National Park, CA
Arches National Park, UT
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Help us figure out the next 5 locations by filling out the survey below! Did I mention we're giving away a free 11x17 print of your choice? Hint - See question #10!

2013-05-15 22:58:39 (11 comments, 21 reshares, 69 +1s)

You may now see my latest time-lapse video in a higher quality pixel of 1920x1080! It may take additional time to load if you have a slow connection, but well worth the wait. Did I mention the watermark is gone?

As I mentioned a few months ago, some crazy things are in the works for us here at Goldpaint Photography and this is just the beginning. Have a great day/night everyone and may the stars dance above you.

www.goldpaintphotography.com

2013-05-14 00:54:31 (5 comments, 8 reshares, 23 +1s)

Sit back and enjoy some jaw-dropping imagery from the 2013 The World at Night's International Earth and Sky Contest. Wow! These images are all incredible and it's pretty amazing to see how high the caliber has been set for next years competition. 

I'd also like to congratulate +Zach Grether (an online workshop victim) for taking 2nd & 4th place in the 'Against the Lights' category! Nice work Zach!!!

2013-05-13 17:01:08 (6 comments, 5 reshares, 49 +1s)

Arches Landscape Astrophotography Workshop

Crazy times last week... My 3 day Arches National Park workshop turned into a 5 day class due to odd spring weather. However, we still had some great opportunities to photograph and light paint magnificent Arches under the night sky. Keep a lookout, I'll be sharing additional images from happy participants in the coming days. Do you think I'm posting a few images to add to my collection? Not this time! I never touch my camera when teaching because my focus is entirely on my students and their experience. How can I serve my clients if I'm taking pictures the whole time?

This image comes from Dan Fletcher featuring Delicate Arch and some crazy lightning in the distance. (https://www.facebook.com/danfletcher) He already wrote about his experience you can read more about here:... more »

2013-04-29 19:17:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Our 2013 workshop season is about to begin and the response has been so overwhelming; we’re already making big plans for 2014!

Where do you want to take a landscape astrophotography workshop?

Want to feed that fire and learn how to capture the night sky? Well, we want to hear from YOU! Please take a moment to complete a short survey and let us know your thoughts. One lucky survey participant will win a limited edition, signed and numbered, 11 x 17 print of your choice from Goldpaint Photography! 

All you have to do is complete the survey on our website, sign up for our newsletter, and who knows, we may be offering a workshop at your favorite place in 2014!

2013-04-29 04:49:51 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 48 +1s)

Most photographers who travel to Iceland hope to see the amazing aurora - I was lucky to see the legendary Aurora Alligator :-)

2013-04-26 14:47:25 (14 comments, 8 reshares, 98 +1s)

In Search of Light

Like many of my photography combatants, I went out searching for another chance to capture the aurora borealis over Central Oregon on April 14. The aurora didn’t exactly live up to the reports that were filtering in, but in any case, I had an incredible time doing what I love most, staring up at the stars. This image is a frame taken around 11:11pm (make a wish!), and shows a slight glow of the aurora to the right of the image. Keep in mind, the naked eye cannot see this faint light, but when I returned home and looked through the images on my computer, I was a bit surprised to see it.  

Most people do not have the opportunity to take a short 30 minute drive and land themselves at some of the most beautiful landscapes and dark skies in the state. Therefore, during silent nights like this, where conditions do not necessarily go my way, I feel it’simpo... more »

2013-04-24 03:35:01 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 53 +1s)

Fall Moonrise at the Maroon Bells

#colorado #moonrise #stars #longexposure #reflection  

2013-04-24 02:00:41 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 29 +1s)

Friends, Family, & G+ Fans,

How do we begin to describe our adventure this past weekend? Can you remember how long has it been since you enjoyed a profound and enlightened experience? Well, it turned out to be one of those weekends for us. 

About a month ago, I was contacted by LA director John Chester, who's latest work involves working with Harpo Studios. Currently, he's working on short documentary pieces for a show called 'Super Soul Sunday', airing on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Many things led to others, and after several emails and phone calls with John, was able to set up a time for my better half and I to come to Los Angeles. We spent the weekend creating a short documentary piece about our photography and journey over the past few years.  
We spent an incredible weekend at a place called Apricot Lane Farms. John and his wife Molly are workingo... more »

2013-04-21 23:34:05 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 30 +1s)

Cut! That's a wrap!!! Can't wait to share with you what's been brewing during our trip to LA! For now, it's back to Bend.

2013-04-20 13:21:02 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 25 +1s)

BTS shot of yesterday's shoot. Can't believe this is happening! More updates coming soon.

2013-04-18 14:39:50 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

Last year we had such great success, I'm happy to announce I will be teaching 2 landscape astrophotography workshops sponsored by the Cascade Center of Photography on July 6/7 & August 24/25. These will be the last workshops I offer in 2013. Have you ever wanted to learn how to capture the Milky Way or create time-lapse videos? Visit the link below for more info. These classes are already filling up so reserve your spot asap!

2013-04-15 14:34:05 (9 comments, 10 reshares, 107 +1s)

Standing Still

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The Balancing Rocks in Central Oregon are nothing short of impressive and mysterious. I arrived at the trailhead, special thanks to GPS, around 11pm and had these iconic pillars all to myself. You know the feeling of 'being the only kid in a candy store'? Yep, this was me. It was all mine! I wandered around for the first few hours trying out a variety of comps and met the rising Milky Way around 3am. Clouds began to move into the area shortly after, but I was able to capture this image before they took over the entire night sky. Clouds seem to be the trend for the month... nothing but clouds.

Did you know balancing rocks were in Central Oregon? Ever been? 

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"Geologists explain that the formations are the result of the aging, tilting and erosion of two layersof... more »

2013-04-07 14:14:40 (11 comments, 12 reshares, 131 +1s)

Nomadic Dreams
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Deep within the Sierra Nevada Range, along the John Muir Trail, lies one of my favorite high elevation alpine lakes. Thousand Island Lake is roughly 10,000 feet above sea level and is one of the darkest areas I've had the pleasure of capturing the night sky. Over 70 miles away from the nearest city, light pollution is becoming an issue. The city lights from Fresno have already started to obstruct the visibility of the night sky and it's only going to get worse. 

Light Pollution and Energy Waste

Unused lights left on over night, such as those in office buildings, waste energy, for no reason. This type of illumination contributes to the general sky glow of the city as well as wasting energy. Being dark sky friendly does not mean ‘no light.’ It means using the light that you need for a particular task in the mosteffi... more »

2013-04-06 18:52:08 (95 comments, 553 reshares, 1131 +1s)

International Dark Sky Week

In 2001, “The First World Atlas of the Artificial Night Sky Brightness” reported two-thirds of the U.S. population and more than 50% of the European population had already lost the ability to see the Milky Way with the naked eye (http://bit.ly/16BdS69). The report also showed that 63% of the world population and 99% of the population of the European Union and the United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) lived in regions where the night sky is brighter than the threshold for light-polluted status set by the International Astronomical Union. 

In 1994, an earthquake knocked out the power in Los Angeles. Many residents called local emergency centers reporting a strange “giant, silvery cloud” in the dark sky. That giant, silvery cloud was the Milky Way, which many residents had just seen for the first time.

#IDSweek  
http://... more »

2013-04-05 15:34:59 (15 comments, 34 reshares, 42 +1s)

We live in a historical time. True dark skies are almost impossible to find. Period. 

Researchers estimate in 2025 dark skies will become extinct unless drastic changes are made to the way we approach outdoor lighting. Soon, all of the images I've captured during my career as an avid landscape astrophotographer will no longer be possible due to the growing problems of light pollution. So you may be asking, "What can I do to help?" Follow the +IDA - International Dark-Sky Association and visit http://www.darksky.org/resources/109-international-dark-sky-week for ways on how you can make a difference. 

I will be posting material all week to help spread the word about International Dark Sky Week and the effects from light pollution. Please share these posts with your friends and family so we can make difference. Stay tuned!

2013-03-29 15:31:16 (4 comments, 12 reshares, 28 +1s)

International Dark Sky Week: April 5 – 11, 2013

Less than a third of the worldwide population and 1% of the continental USA population lives under truly, unpolluted from light, starry skies. Do you?

I'm a strong supporter of +IDA - International Dark-Sky Association and will be posting facts about light pollution during the week of April 5 -11. Help spread the word and visit http://www.darksky.org/resources/109-international-dark-sky-week to learn how you can be a part of the solution!

2013-03-27 01:08:02 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Royce Bair is hanging out with 8 people right now in a live Hangout On Air! #hangoutsonair

2013-03-25 14:51:15 (5 comments, 10 reshares, 70 +1s)

Painting The Needles Under The Geminids Meteor Shower by +Mike Berenson is one the photos that will be discussed in Tuesday's Starry Night Landscape Photography Panel - A panel of six night photographers: +Ben Canales, +Brad Goldpaint, +David Kingham, +Mike Berenson, +Jack Fusco, and Royce Bair (interviewer and event scheduler) will discuss their approaches to starry night landscape photography. Go here to schedule your attendance to this Event: https://plus.google.com/events/c0usntbq8kb8to4dqff6qqnremo

2013-02-22 15:33:04 (23 comments, 13 reshares, 143 +1s)

A Rivers Keepsake

The power of the world is done in a circle. The wind whirls, stars rotate; the sun and moon- both round, comes forth and goes down again. Likewise, ancient recurring cycles of events penetrated the Crooked River and created the flanks of these majestic, multi-colored formations. 

This is a panorama of 12 images that took me over 2 hours to get just right in freezing temps and very cold water. This is definitely one of my favorites of the year and hopefully the first of many.

Have a great weekend and thank you again for all of your support.

http://www.goldpaintphotography.com/

2013-02-18 15:24:39 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 97 +1s)

Nature’s Ransom

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"I was held captive by the singing that keeps everything alive, as harmonized notes quickly escaped over an expanse of living patterns."

Prints are available at http://portfolio.goldpaintphotography.com/oregon/h558c2dde#h558c2dde.

2013-02-17 18:10:42 (11 comments, 9 reshares, 114 +1s)

I went back to my local arch to see what the Milky Way had to offer before dawn.  Unfortunately this meant a 2:30am wake up call, but that's the nature of the beast when your subjects aren't around when the sun's up.  Anyways, as much as I liked my first attempt, I think I like this one even better.

2013-02-04 15:20:24 (13 comments, 7 reshares, 94 +1s)

Beyond Our Reach

“But the love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth which bore us and sustains us, the only home we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need—if only we had the eyes to see” - Edward Abbey

#starrynights   

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2013-01-30 15:23:47 (2 comments, 5 reshares, 101 +1s)

Open Window

My workshop series for 2013 is almost sold out. Only 2 spots remain in the Arches National Park Landscape Astrophotography Workshop. Visit http://goldpaintphotography.com/archesworkshop/ for more info.

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2013-01-18 15:41:48 (9 comments, 7 reshares, 116 +1s)

Spiral Pantomime

Only 4 spots remain for the upcoming Arches Landscape Astrophotography Workshop in May. Must register by February 15! Visit http://goldpaintphotography.com/archesworkshop/ for more info.
#starrynights   #archesnationalpark   #milkyway  

www.goldpaintphotography.com 

2013-01-14 15:18:51 (10 comments, 12 reshares, 112 +1s)

Amplitudes of Time

Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky,
We fell them down and turn them into paper,
That we may record our emptiness. 
-Kahlil Gibran

Want to learn more? Only 4 spots remain in the Crater Lake National Park Landscape Astrophotography workshop this summer. For more info, visit http://goldpaintphotography.com/craterlakeworkshop/.

Please share the love!

#starrynights   #astrophotography   #astronomy   #Milkyway   #CraterLake  

www.goldpaintphotography.com

2013-01-11 15:53:39 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 27 +1s)

I want to thank my family, friends, and fans around the world for another incredible year. Without your encouragement, I wouldn’t have made it this far. This body of work is because of your support and I am truly grateful.

Here's to another great year under the stars,

Brad Goldpaint

www.goldpaintphotography.com

#starrynights #Astronomy #astrophotography  

2013-01-07 15:22:29 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 20 +1s)

Here's an in-depth interview for the featured article in Cascade A&E’s January 2013 issue written by Sci-Fi Channel’s Jeff Spry. I highly recommend giving this a few minutes of your time.

2013-01-07 04:29:34 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 61 +1s)

‘Beyond the Rim’ featuring the Milky Way and a lone, Lyrid meteor over Crater Lake National Park, was selected as the cover for Cascade A&E’s January 2013 issue. This publication includes an interview for the featured article written by Sci-Fi Channel’s Jeff Spry entitled, "Brad Goldpaint, a Dreamer of Rare Caliber." To see the full article, visit http://goo.gl/qtRuf.

www.goldpaintphotography.com

2012-12-28 02:34:25 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

Special thanks to one of my favorite science magazines, +Popular Science  for featuring some of my latest images. More great news coming soon!

2012-12-12 14:53:25 (14 comments, 11 reshares, 108 +1s)

Labyrinth

I thought of a labyrinth of labyrinths, of one sinuous spreading labyrinth that would encompass the past and the future and in some way involve the stars.
Jorge Luis Borges
The Garden of Forking Paths (1942)

Want to learn more? Only 3 spots left in the Cascades Landscape Astrophotography workshop in 2013. For more info, visit http://wp.me/P1FtJT-vf.
#starrynights

www.goldpaintphotography.com

2012-12-05 02:47:12 (10 comments, 10 reshares, 133 +1s)

Galileo's Muse

Galileo’s Muse offers a surprising view, and captures the imagination of anyone who dreams of unlocking the secrets of nature. A breakthrough idea can come from where we least expect it, demonstrating one of the most powerful techniques of a creative mind. Using his internal rhythms of imagination, he found insight within humanistic roots of modern science, even when confronted by his own limitations.

Want to learn more? Arches National Park landscape astrophotography workshop is May 6-8 2013. For more info, visit http://wp.me/P1FtJT-vQ.

www.goldpaintphotography.com

#starrynights  

2012-11-18 17:12:44 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 17 +1s)

The 2013 Landscape Astrophotography Workshop schedule is now available and open for registration!

Please visit http://goldpaintphotography.com/workshops/ for more info.

2012-11-02 03:44:38 (8 comments, 6 reshares, 37 +1s)

Here's an in-depth look of the aurora borealis over Sparks Lake including a time-lapse video and new music from composer Serge Essiambre.

2012-10-24 13:26:25 (5 comments, 8 reshares, 34 +1s)

Special thanks to Huffington Post!

2012-10-19 19:46:07 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 30 +1s)

'Nighted Vail' featured in Yahoo News today for the upcoming Orionid Meteor Shower.

2012-08-24 14:09:55 (13 comments, 6 reshares, 85 +1s)

Doorway to Creation
 
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Here’s a frame from my latest time-lapse video (https://vimeo.com/45858333) featuring the aurora borealis over Sparks Lake, the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy, and a meteor.  I’ll be working on a blog post in the next few days covering this incredible experience and including some extended footage of the aurora over Sparks Lake. #starrynights

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2012-07-25 04:23:20 (12 comments, 6 reshares, 76 +1s)

I'm happy to announce 'Wandering Light' is featured as NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day! Click on the link and scroll over the image to see an annotated version. Thank you for your support everyone!

www.goldpaintphotography.com

2012-07-24 04:05:46 (16 comments, 7 reshares, 107 +1s)

This foto is a big step for me and from my macro photography.  However, I share the same passion for astrophotography.  This is my first go at this, I took an online workshop with my good friend +Brad Goldpaint.  And here is the result.  As you can see in the photo the clouds were starting to come in, so this is the ONLY shot I got to take.

2012-07-21 15:05:58 (29 comments, 65 reshares, 73 +1s)

Within Two Worlds

Morning G+! If you haven't had a chance to see it yet, click on the link below for my latest time-lapse video!

Really appreciate all of your shares/comments/feedback/all of the above everyone!

www.goldpaintphotography.com

2012-07-19 14:12:30 (28 comments, 17 reshares, 62 +1s)

My latest time-lapse video, 'Within Two Worlds.'

#withintwoworlds  

2012-07-18 00:49:33 (6 comments, 5 reshares, 65 +1s)

More purple aurorae

In Oregon, +Brad Goldpaint took this amazing shot of the northern lights spawned by the latest powerful solar storm.

More: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2012/07/17/shimmering-purple-aurora-after-a-powerful-solar-storm/

2012-07-17 00:32:19 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 25 +1s)

This weekend's auroral lights made NBC Nightly News ... Check it out:

2012-07-15 15:03:07 (19 comments, 11 reshares, 94 +1s)

Ambitious Dreams

The aurora borealis dancing over Sparks Lake in Central Oregon on July 15, 2012. #starrynights  

Last nights display will be included in my upcoming time-lapse video. Stay tuned!

+Michael Menefee, this ones for you!

http://www.goldpaintphotography.com/

2012-07-12 14:45:23 (14 comments, 7 reshares, 103 +1s)

Confronting Opposites

Here's a frame from Sparks Lake that is included in my latest time-lapse video coming out next week. 

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2012-07-04 16:23:31 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 50 +1s)

Here's an image from one of the workshops I taught at Crater Lake taken by +Nagesh Mahadev.

2012-07-03 15:45:21 (6 comments, 3 reshares, 24 +1s)

Brad Goldpaint will present a slideshow of his landscape astrophotography images and time-lapse videos at the Cascade Center of Photography. With the increase of light polluting cities, most have become disconnected with the night sky. Brad has searched the desert floors and high altitude mountain ranges in search of the darkest areas in the Western United States. For 2 years, Brad spent his time escaping city lights and photographing the Milky Way, meteor showers, star trails, lunar eclipses, and additional elements. Brad will talk about obstacles he has overcome, factors involved with capturing the night sky, and many stories behind his images.

Following this Free Presentation is a Introduction to Astro-Photography Workshop on August 18th. Sign up early! Spaces are limited.

2012-06-30 16:29:48 (0 comments, 6 reshares, 66 +1s)

Transitioning Light on Delicate Arch

Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Utah

At least four light sources are mixed in this image: fading dusk (sometimes called blue hour), quarter moon at camera right, starlight and milky way glow, and my uber-mondo handheld light.  Everyone else had left at this point.  After I made this image I sat down and ate my dinner in the quiet while waiting for the moon to set so that I could expose for the milky way properly.  It was pleasant some hours later hiking back to the car in the dark with only the noise of my boots, bird chirps and darting rabbits to hear -- no voices.  Canon 5D Mark III and crazy sharp Nikon 14-24.  Cheers!