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Christos Zoumides cyprusPhoto © Christos Zoumides
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Extraterrestrial
Some technical details for those interested: the night sky and reflection is a stack of 5 shots framed at 19mm, f/2.8, and ISO 3200, a total of 24 seconds exposure. The hills of the quarry lake were captured half an hour earlier at the exact spot where Neowise would appear right after sunset; f11, 1/30 sec, ISO 100.
Christos’s photographic works have been featured in a variety of prestigious publications, including scientific books and articles, photography magazines, travel guides, and postcards. Recognized for his expertise and artistic insight, he is frequently invited to deliver lectures on photographic techniques and to showcase his work at photographic societies. His commitment to both science and photography allows him to bridge the gap between environmental science and artistic expression, engaging a diverse audience through both his research and his art.
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entry description
My take of C/2020 F3, aka #CometNEOWISE, as seen from Cyprus on July 19th 2020. Its long elliptical orbit will take approximately 6,800 years before this extraterrestrial visitor returns to the inner parts of our solar system. By that time the Earth will be certainly orbiting around the sun, I wonder though, will humans be around to see it?Some technical details for those interested: the night sky and reflection is a stack of 5 shots framed at 19mm, f/2.8, and ISO 3200, a total of 24 seconds exposure. The hills of the quarry lake were captured half an hour earlier at the exact spot where Neowise would appear right after sunset; f11, 1/30 sec, ISO 100.
about the photographer
Christos Zoumides is a full-time research scientist based in Cyprus, specializing in water and environmental issues. Following the completion of his PhD, Christos developed a profound interest in photography in 2015, which quickly blossomed into a passionate pursuit. His deep appreciation for nature fuels his artistic expression, primarily focusing on macrophotography, landscape, and portrait photography.Christos’s photographic works have been featured in a variety of prestigious publications, including scientific books and articles, photography magazines, travel guides, and postcards. Recognized for his expertise and artistic insight, he is frequently invited to deliver lectures on photographic techniques and to showcase his work at photographic societies. His commitment to both science and photography allows him to bridge the gap between environmental science and artistic expression, engaging a diverse audience through both his research and his art.
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