Perseids Over the Iblean Countryside

A photo composite of multiple exposures. From the photographer: “This image captures a moment of astronomical interest: the Perseids, an annual meteoric phenomenon resulting from Earth’s interaction with the debris of Comet Swift-Tuttle. The luminous streaks in the image represent the fragments of debris that, upon entering Earth’s atmosphere at high speeds, give rise to the phenomenon of shooting stars. The visual context, featuring the typical terraced landscape of the Iblean countryside, offers a captivating geographical reference. This coupling of the night sky with the terrestrial landscape underscores the nature of this phenomenon, stemming from the collision between our planet and comet particles. The image attests to the event through a scientific perspective, blending astronomy with local geography in a visually engaging interpretation.”

Technical details:
Nikon D800 + Samyang 14mm
Sky: @f/3.2, ISO 3200, 20 seconds for (15 frames)
Landscape: @f/3.2, ISO 160, 30 seconds for (taken while blue hour before sunrise, same location same position)