PhotographerGeoff Deckertakes a unique approach to hisastrophotography.
Using vertical panoramas, he actually connects two different parts of the landscape with the Milky Way.
Read on for My Modern Mets exclusive interview with Decker.
And if you are interested in purchasing aNexusprint, he has the photosavailable for sale.
What attracts you to photographing the stars?
Growing up in Florida, there were no visible stars, just endless light pollution and smooth skies.
Secondly, the night sky still represents a chance for endless exploration and possibilities.
Space and the endless night sky represent the possibility to experience that once again.
Where did the concept for Nexus come from?
I got the idea back in August of 2019.
What’s your process for selecting your shooting locations?
Finding a suitable location typically means finding an area with a dark sky mostly free of light pollution.
I can accurately tell weather within three days so a lot of times it’s just luck.
The last couple of years have been especially difficult due to the ongoing fires across multiple states.
Can you walk us through your creative process?
Honestly, the creative process comes from finding a suitable location.
But the general process is as follows.
At the Grand Tetons, I used 32 images in the session.
Editing can take a bit.
What’s the most challenging part of creating aNexusphoto?
Timing the location of the Milky Way just right.
It’s also a long series of shots.
If you mess one up, you risk having to start over.
Patience comes into play quite a bit.
Why is the series calledNexus?
The termNexus panoramais used for two reasons.
First, aNexusis defined as a connection or series of connections linking two or more things.
Second, Nexus honestly just sounds spacey.
What do you hope that others take away from these photos?
Do what it’s possible for you to to explore and be creative.
Take a risk, mess up, and have fun doing it.
