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Astrophotography makes visible what is invisible to the eye and reveals the beauty of the night sky. I capture the light traveling through the universe for millions of years until it hits my camera sensor, and here is how it looks.

The images you are about to see are a selection of some of my best night shots for the past two years. Some of the images are single exposures, and some of them are created using techniques like stacking or using a star tracker for longer exposures of the night sky to get more colors and details, then blend it with the foreground. I am using Sony A7III astro modified and a few of the best lenses for night photography, Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM, Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM, and Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8

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Vertigo

Vertigo

Kardzhali, Bulgaria
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I have always been fascinated by the stars, I can even say that as a child I was in awe of the night sky. Over the past few years, I have dedicated much of my free time to capturing the magic of the night sky and the Milky Way in particular.

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A Spring Night In The Mountain

A Spring Night In The Mountain

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Location: Bulgaria

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The Arch

The Arch

Wadi Rum, Jordan
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The peace and seclusion that the night affords me as I shoot makes me feel intoxicated by the beauty and mystery of the glowing stars and planets overhead, but also humbled and grateful. It turns out that many people have never seen the Milky Way with their own eyes, which is infinitely sad. Standing under the Milky Way Arch on a warm summer night, surrounded by the sounds of crickets and the scent of lavender, is an experience that is hard to describe or forget.

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Thanks to my light-sensitive camera, I can capture details and colors invisible to the naked eye. I like to add my personal touch to what is captured on camera to give the shot a finished look and story.

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Buzludzha, Bulgaria

Buzludzha, Bulgaria

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Reaching The Stars

Reaching The Stars

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What continues to motivate me to shoot night photography is the element of surprise. Our eyes are too imperfect to catch the colors and shapes that hide in the darkness of night. When I press the button on the camera and wait for the exposure time I get excited like a little kid. Then comes the surprise and the WOW effect, to see on the camera display in colors and shapes what is invisible to our eyes. This feeling of uncovering the hidden treasures of the night sky and the world around us in the gentleness of the night is a feeling that keeps me alive and truly happy.

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Submerged Fight

Submerged Fight

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Location: Bulgaria

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#7

The Musroom Rock, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

The Musroom Rock, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

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I am the winner of many awards from prestigious international competitions for astro and night photography. My shots have been shared by world media such as National Geographic, Forbes, The Guardian, The Times, BBC Earth, Sky at Night magazine, Daily Mail, SkyNews, Astronomy Pictures of the Day by NASA, Bored Panda, PetaPixel, My Modern Met and many others.

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Under The Arch

Under The Arch

Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Back To The Space Ship

Back To The Space Ship

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Location: Bulgaria

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#10

Ad Deir, The Monastery, Petra, Jordan

Ad Deir, The Monastery, Petra, Jordan

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The Milky Way Arch And The Moon Rise Over The Black Sea Coast Of Bulgaria

The Milky Way Arch And The Moon Rise Over The Black Sea Coast Of Bulgaria

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Moon Rise And The Milky Way Core

Moon Rise And The Milky Way Core

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Location: Bulgaria

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Milky Way With Some High Clouds Over The Black Sea Coast Of Bulgaria

Milky Way With Some High Clouds Over The Black Sea Coast Of Bulgaria

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#14

The Arch Of Freedom

The Arch Of Freedom

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Location: Bulgaria

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Searching For Adventures

Searching For Adventures

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Location: Bulgaria

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Tyulenovo Arch

Tyulenovo Arch

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Location: Bulgaria

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The Guardian Of The Desert

The Guardian Of The Desert

Wadi Rum, Jordan
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The Magic Night At Wadi Rum, Jordan

The Magic Night At Wadi Rum, Jordan

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Above The Sea Of Lights

Above The Sea Of Lights

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Location: Bulgaria

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The Small Pine Tree Island

The Small Pine Tree Island

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Location: Bulgaria

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#21

Mud Cracks

Mud Cracks

Wadi Rum desert, Jordan
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Reflection

Reflection

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Location: Bulgaria

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#23

Full Moon Rise And The Girl

Full Moon Rise And The Girl

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Model: Valentina Minkova

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#24

Night Fairy

Night Fairy

Model: Ilona Ivanova

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Reflection

Reflection

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Location: Bulgaria

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Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

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Yaylata, Black Sea Coast Of Bulgaria

Yaylata, Black Sea Coast Of Bulgaria

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Starry Night On The Black Sea Coast Of Bulgaria

Starry Night On The Black Sea Coast Of Bulgaria

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Golden Texture

Golden Texture

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Location: Bulgaria

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#30

Faith

Faith

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Location: Bulgaria

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#31

The Eyes Of The Universe

The Eyes Of The Universe

360 degrees, time-Blended Milky Way Panorama of the Summer and winter milky way arches
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Location: Bulgaria

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#32

The Night Romans

The Night Romans

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Model: Borislava Borisova

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#33

Lavender Fields Under The Milky Way With Wind Generators

Lavender Fields Under The Milky Way With Wind Generators

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Location: Bulgaria

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#34

The Ladder To The Stars

The Ladder To The Stars

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Location: Bulgaria

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#35

Dream

Dream

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Model: Valentina Minkova

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#36

The Queen Of Light

The Queen Of Light

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Model: Valentina Minkova

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#37

Cosmic Geometry

Cosmic Geometry

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Location: Bulgaria

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Astro Family Portrait

Astro Family Portrait

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Moon Rise With The Milky Way And Cygnus Region

Moon Rise With The Milky Way And Cygnus Region

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#40

Catching The Venus

Catching The Venus

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#41

The Pulse Of Orion

The Pulse Of Orion

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#42

The Magic Of The Starry Night

The Magic Of The Starry Night

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#43

The Sea Of Lights

The Sea Of Lights

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Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

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#44

Cosmic Wedding

Cosmic Wedding

Location: Bulgaria

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#45

Leading Lines

Leading Lines

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Location: Bulgaria

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The Stone Face

The Stone Face

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The Human And The Vast Cosmos

The Human And The Vast Cosmos

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Location: Wadi Rum desert, Jordan

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#48

The Girl And The Stars

The Girl And The Stars

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Model: Valentina Minkova

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#49

Always Together

Always Together

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Location: Bulgaria

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#50

Vertical Panoramas

Vertical Panoramas

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Location: Bulgaria and Greece

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