"Cherries On Top" - Cherry Blossoms X Aurora
Introducing, "Cherries On Top", taken in Traverse City, Michigan.
Finally!!! Many of you have seen similar compositions before, as I have been actively shooting this exact tree for a few years. The dream photo I envisioned was a cherry tree in full bloom under the Aurora. First off, the cherry blossoms only last a few weeks, so timing is very important. Secondly, the Aurora/weather is not very predictable and I would need all the stars to align to make this happen.
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A little over a week ago, the trees were in full bloom and we had a good chance of seeing the northern lights. For the 4th time in two years, I set up my cameras, lights, and battery packs for an all night time-lapse at Black Star Farm's orchard. Just like the previous 3 attempts, the aurora flaked out and I was left with thousands of photos, but no lights.
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Two days ago (May 11, 2024), on Saturday night, we had another really good chance of seeing the Aurora. Should I set up at the same spot again? There are so many other locations I would love to photograph with the Aurora out. But I stuck to my vision and wanted to complete this photograph I have tried so hard to get.
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I got to the orchard at 10pm and let my camera run for 7 hours, taking thousands of photos. My persistence paid off and as the Aurora danced, I captured this photo I’ve named “Cherries On Top”!
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Thanks again to Black Star Farms for letting me use your beautiful orchard!🍒
If purchasing the 16x20 matted print, the total size is 16x20 inches with an 11x14 print.
If purchasing the 11x14 matted print, the total size is 11x14 inches with an 8x10 print.
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