Astro Abby Photography

Astro Abby Photography Abby is a dedicated astrophotographer who is mesmerised by the beauty of the night sky.

01/06/2026

For the next two weeks I'll be swapping the UK for the skies of La Palma as I head back to teach astrophotography on one of the best islands on Earth for stargazing. 💫

With its high altitude, dark skies and incredible volcanic landscapes, it's easy to see why La Palma is known as La Isla Bonita – the Beautiful Island.

I can't wait to spend time with our clients, help them develop their astrophotography skills, and share some truly spectacular nights under the stars. Whether it's capturing the Milky Way arch stretching across the sky, chasing volcanic landscapes beneath ancient starlight, or simply taking a moment to look up and appreciate the darkness, La Palma never disappoints.

Here's to two weeks of learning, photography, laughter, late nights and unforgettable skies.

La Isla Bonita, I'm coming back. ✨

This image baffles me slightly.The foreground exposure was well over two and a half minutes long so that I could gather ...
26/05/2026

This image baffles me slightly.

The foreground exposure was well over two and a half minutes long so that I could gather as much natural light as possible. In theory, that should have turned all of the water into a smooth, misty blur, much like the sea in the midground.

Yet somehow the water closest to the camera has remained beautifully clear, even holding onto tiny reflections of the stars above.

I'm sure there's a perfectly logical explanation involving wave patterns, currents and physics... but for now I'm choosing to enjoy the fact that it looks as though the sea decided not to follow the rules for a few minutes.

Sometimes nature gives you exactly what you weren't expecting. ✨

Is it just me or does this totally look like a dolphin?! 🐬Some twilight images from Kynance Cove just as the stars were ...
25/05/2026

Is it just me or does this totally look like a dolphin?! 🐬

Some twilight images from Kynance Cove just as the stars were starting to make their presence known. ✨
I love this little pool in front of 'Dolphin Rock' (it's new official name 😄) and I found this great cave which was crying out for a star trail image!

I did have to curtail the star trail shot because the tide came in a little faster than expected. The (albeit gentle) tide was moving the tripod enough to prevent any further images being unusable, but I still think it gives a lovely effect anyway.

It doesn't always need to be dark dark to photograph our beautiful cosmos.

The ISS 🛰️ was due to soar overhead for a fantastic 6 minutes while I was at Kynance Cove last week.It was set to appear...
24/05/2026

The ISS 🛰️ was due to soar overhead for a fantastic 6 minutes while I was at Kynance Cove last week.

It was set to appear at 20° west and disappear at 10° east, with a really high arc of 74° — far too wide to capture the full path in a single frame.

So I chose to frame the easterly view, hoping to catch it crossing the plane of the Milky Way before disappearing from sight.

It’s only a single frame, so the Milky Way detail is subtle, but I love seeing two astro targets sharing the same sky 💫.

Perched (safely) on the edge of these cliffs last week, with turquoise sea below and the Milky Way slowly rising above, ...
22/05/2026

Perched (safely) on the edge of these cliffs last week, with turquoise sea below and the Milky Way slowly rising above, felt wonderfully peaceful 💫

The thrift flowers really pop against all the blues in the scene, adding these beautiful soft pink tones amongst the coastline and stars.

This image took far longer than it probably looks! To get everything sharp from the flowers right through to the stars, I focus stacked the foreground across 11 points of focus. With the wind constantly moving the flowers, the whole process took me well over an hour.

And yes… the lighthouse beam made its presence known once again 😅
I may still be cursing it slightly, but I have to admit it adds a little atmosphere to the horizon.

All captured using the Sigma f1.4 24mm Dg Dn Art and Sony A7iii.

21/05/2026

Come with me to Kynance Cove! 💫

Last week I travelled a 10-hour round trip to the very tip of the Cornish coast in search of some of the darkest skies in England.

What I hadn’t allowed for was the lighthouse! Its beam swept across the coastline all night long so, whilst this wasn’t quite the deep darkness I’d hoped for, it was still such a beautiful place to spend a few hours under the stars.

There’s something really special about standing on the cliffs, surrounded by the sound of the sea, watching ancient light appear above you.

We’ve now left true astronomical darkness behind in the UK, and the best views of the Milky Way won't return until later this summer. But even without perfect darkness, there’s still so much beauty to be found in the night sky if we take the time to pause and look up. ✨

19/05/2026

Full screen view recommended!!
Take 15 seconds out of your day to enjoy this view 💫

Last week I shared a timelapse revealing the movement of the Earth as we spin on our axis. This time, the Earth is stabilised, allowing the night sky to appear to rotate above us instead.

It’s the very same motion, just viewed from a completely different perspective.

Which do you prefer?

A/B test results are in!!It's been great to get your thoughts on this image comparison from Stairhole in Dorset, using t...
18/05/2026

A/B test results are in!!
It's been great to get your thoughts on this image comparison from Stairhole in Dorset, using two very similar lenses. 📷📷.

You've spoken and an overwhelming 95% of you said you preferred image B.
Some of you cited better clarity, colour, less chromatic abberation and sharpness and many of you just said it had a better 'feel' 🥰.

In this (highly scientific 😉) case, the preferred image B was captured using the Sigma 24mm f1.4 Dg Dn Art. A fabulous little lens that Sigma has very kindly loaned me, but one that I will now be purchasing because I've so enjoyed using it these past few weeks.

Image A was captured using my Sony 24mm F1.4 GM lens; my go-to workhorse lens but I've found it does suffer from some chromatic abberation.

Thanks for all your comments, I've loved reading them 😍

It’s A/B test time!! 🔥These two images were captured using lenses from different brands — same focal length, same camera...
17/05/2026

It’s A/B test time!! 🔥

These two images were captured using lenses from different brands — same focal length, same camera settings, same location and only moments apart beneath the stars.

The only real difference is that the second image was taken slightly later, so you can see the Dark Horse Nebula sitting a little higher in the sky 🐎✨

But can you actually tell a difference between the lenses?

Which image do you prefer — 1 or 2 — and why?
Or is there no difference?

I genuinely can’t wait to hear your thoughts 😍

16/05/2026

What’s it really like to spend a night beneath the stars chasing the Milky Way?

Cold hands, blustery night walks, and complete awe as the sky reveals itself overhead ✨

Come behind the scenes with me on a night shoot at Lulworth Cove and experience the process a little differently this time. From planning and setup to standing beneath ancient starlight, this is what astrophotography nights really feel like.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to leave the warm bed behind and venture out into the dark… this is your sign to look up 💫

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