Astrophotography

Astrophotography: Where Galaxies Meet Before Your Eyes

Beneath the pristine skies of the Karoo and Cederberg, astrophotography captures the cosmos in breathtaking clarity—where stars become strokes of light, and the vast stillness of the night transforms into a canvas of wonder. These remote, ancient landscapes offer a front-row seat to the universe, where art meets infinity.

Astrophotography is a popular activity among photographers and amateur astronomers. It involves capturing images of the night sky using basic film or digital cameras, and even pinhole cameras can be used.

To achieve stunning Milky Way images, it’s best to capture them in areas with low or no light pollution. This often requires traveling to uninhabited regions like the Karoo or Cederberg in South Africa, where one can capture charming images of windmills and rock formations combined with the Milky Way.

The Astrophotography Collection showcases some of Craig’s work in Southern and Eastern Africa.