Kaikōura New Zealand

Night Sky

✨ Night Sky

Best for: Milky Way, stars and night landscapes.

  • Start with Exposure and adjust carefully to avoid washing out the night sky.
  • Lower Highlights if bright stars or lights become distracting.
  • Use Shadows to reveal foreground detail without brightening the whole image too much.
  • If the sky becomes too colourful, reduce Saturation slightly.
  • For Milky Way images, a little extra Texture or Clarity can help bring out detail.
  • Always check your white balance — small changes can dramatically alter the feel of an astro image.