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By WidhibekPublished September 10, 2021 | Adapted for NightSkyIndonesia.com Mount Merapi stands silently wrapped in twinkling stars. Occasionally, streaks of light trace across the sky. A long white line stretches almost perpendicular to Merapi’s silhouette, forming a pillar guarding the heavens. Fortunately, no fog appeared tonight—the usual culprit during mountain hunts. Vehicle lights pass by,…
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By WidhibekPublished June 8, 2017 | Adapted for NightSkyIndonesia.com It’s hard to believe it’s already been 7 years since I first photographed the Milky Way at Kalimati, Semeru in 2010. Back then, with limited equipment and little reliable information or tips, I mostly experimented, failed, tried again, and failed again. Thankfully, since 2013 many apps…
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By Widhibek The night sky always holds its own special charm, perhaps because our eyes are not accustomed to gazing upon scenes bathed in soft light against a backdrop of countless stars. Yet, there is one phenomenon that never fails to captivate me—and perhaps you as well: the Milky Way. For photography enthusiasts, capturing the…
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By WidhibekPublished June 1, 2017 | Adapted for NightSkyIndonesia.com The Milky Way stretches over Mount Merapi, nearly perpendicular—a pillar of light in the night sky. Just a few hours earlier, we almost gave up hope. Before arriving at Selo, rain greeted our journey. Pausing at a corner angkringan in Selo, the rain intensified. We thought…
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By WidhibekPublished September 2, 2020 | Adapted for NightSkyIndonesia.com “Is the location busy?” I asked, wanting to make sure our Milky Way shoot at Krisak Bridge wouldn’t be interrupted by lots of passing motorcycles. “It’s quiet, I was there recently,” replied Dwi “Kebo.” Perfect! We planned a Milky Way hunt there soon. For mid-August, the…
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By WidhibekPublished July 1, 2017 | Adapted for NightSkyIndonesia.com Dieng that afternoon was unfriendly. Since 3 PM, light rain had blanketed the Dieng valley. Thin fog hung low, completely obscuring what should have been a starry sky. Late June 2017 clearly wasn’t ideal for Dieng Milky Way hunting. This Dieng trip was brief—just one night…
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By WidhibekPublished September 10, 2021 | Adapted for NightSkyIndonesia.com Riding my automatic motorcycle, I prepared to conquer a steep incline nearly 40 degrees. Luckily, the road was cemented, providing better grip. If still dirt, I probably would have abandoned plans to enjoy the night atop Embung Manajar. The roughly 1-kilometer uphill at a glance required…