Showing posts with label Night Sky. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Night Sky. Show all posts

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Deep Space Objects | 11.20.2025

 



Deep Space Objects | 11.20.2025
[Top] North American Nebula
[Bottom] Andromeda Galaxy 

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Kaija Saariaho’s Nuits, Adieux by Christopher Allen and the Fourth Wall Ensemble



Honored to see my photograph Milky Way Over Zion featured as the cover art for Christopher Allen’s haunting interpretation of Kaija Saariaho’s Nuits, Adieux, performed with The Fourth Wall Ensemble. The track is available on all major streaming platforms. 

This ties into my recent collaboration with National Sawdust in Brooklyn, who designed a show of incredible music built around my night-sky images and commentary. To have my work carried into projects like this, alongside such visionary artists, has been both humbling and inspiring.

Christopher Allen is a Solti Award–winning conductor who has led productions at major houses like the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Los Angeles Opera, and Opera Philadelphia. His work with The Fourth Wall Ensemble is expanding what vocal performance can be, and I’m grateful to see my images paired with such powerful interpretations.

Saariaho’s music feels like starlight stretched across the horizon, a perfect companion to the Milky Way rising over Zion.

The track is available on all major streaming services.
You can also watch it on YouTube here.


Saturday, July 5, 2025

Deep Sky Objects | 07.05.2025

 Deep Sky Objects | 07.05.2025



The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023), a delicate blue reflection nebula lit by starlight scattered through dust in Cepheus.



The Sadr Region (IC 1318), a glowing red expanse of hydrogen gas surrounding the bright star Sadr in Cygnus.




The Veil Nebula (NGC 6960), a filament of an ancient supernova remnant known as the Witch’s Broom, its gossamer strands stretching across the Cygnus sky.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Dill Brook Night Sky | 06.23.2025


Dill Brook Night Sky | 06.23.2025
Petersburgh, New York 

The galactic core rising over Dill Brook in Rensselaer County. Though this remote stretch offers a rare window into the night sky, light pollution from nearby Albany and Troy increasingly obscures the stars, reminding us how fragile natural darkness has become, even in rural corners of New York.

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Monday, March 3, 2025

Ember Crescent | 03.01.2025


Ember Crescent | 03.01.2025
Saratoga County, New York

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Rosette Nebula (Caldwell 49) | 02.05.2025


Rosette Nebula (Caldwell 49) | 02.05.2025

This is a 90-minute telescopic exposure of the Rosette Nebula (Caldwell 49): Located about 5,200 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros, the Rosette Nebula spans 130 light-years across. This vast emission nebula glows red from ionized hydrogen, illuminated by the young, hot stars of the central NGC 2244 cluster. Dense molecular gas and dust within the nebula hint at regions of future star formation. A long exposure captures the nebula’s intricate structure, including bright filaments, dust lanes, and the radiant cluster at its core.

The night sky is amazing.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Deep Sky Photography | 01.21.2025

Jupiter and Its Moons 

The Pac-Man Nebula 

Deep Sky Photography | 01.21.2025
Jupiter and Its Moons Jupiter and the Pac-Man Nebula 

Jupiter and Its Moons Jupiter accompanied by its four largest moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. These tiny points of light lined up near the gas giant, each a fascinating world in its own right, visible even from millions of miles away.

The Pac-Man Nebula (NGC 281)
also known as NGC 281, has a unique shape, living up to its playful nickname. Glowing faintly in hues of orange and pink, it’s a stunning star-forming region surrounded by dark dust and intricate patterns carved by stellar winds and radiation.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Flaming Star Nebula and Orion Nebula | 01.20.2025

Flaming Star Nebula and Orion Nebula | 01.20.2025

Tonight’s clear sky and cold air provide the perfect conditions for deep-space photography. Winter’s crisp atmosphere, with lower humidity and less atmospheric turbulence, enhances visibility, allowing for sharper and more detailed images of the stars and distant galaxies.

Flaming Star Nebula

Orion Nebula 

The magenta image is IC 405, better known as the Flaming Star Nebula. It’s about 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Auriga and gets its fiery appearance from the radiation of a nearby “runaway star” called AE Aurigae. This star was flung out of the Orion region millions of years ago and now lights up the surrounding hydrogen gas, creating that striking magenta glow.

The second image, glowing gold and green, is the Orion Nebula—one of the most famous sights in the night sky. Sitting about 1,350 light-years away, it’s a bustling nursery where stars are born, surrounded by swirling clouds of gas and dust. The colors come from ionized gases lit up by young, massive stars, creating a vibrant, otherworldly masterpiece.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Andromeda | 01.14.2025


Andromeda | 01.14.2025
Note: If Andromeda was brighter in the night sky, it would appear six times larger than our moon.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

John Bulmer Partners with National Sawdust for "Dark Sky: A Night of Music and Imagery"


John Bulmer Partners with National Sawdust for "Dark Sky: A Night of Music and Imagery"

Brooklyn, NY – December 24, 2024 – Photographer and DarkSky International Delegate John Bulmer is thrilled to announce his partnership with National Sawdust, one of New York’s premier performance spaces, to present Dark Sky: Music by Kaija Saariaho, Caroline Shaw, Andrew Yee, & More. The event, scheduled for February 12, 2025, will blend celestial photography and world-class music in an unforgettable celebration of art and conservation.

The NS+ program, hosted by Elena Park, will also feature Yee performing their own work and Allen on piano, as well as readings and poetry. The evening, showcasing photography by DarkSky International Delegate John Bulmer, will focus on the critical preservation of the night sky, exploring local and global efforts to reduce light pollution and protect animals, humans, and the environment.


Bulmer’s night sky photography will be projected in large format across the performance space, creating an immersive visual backdrop for a star-studded lineup of performers, including Grammy-winning cellist Andrew Yee, soprano Susanna Phillips, and the innovative Fourth Wall Ensemble, led by Christopher Allen. The program will also feature readings and poetry, all centered on the critical need to preserve the night sky and combat light pollution.

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunities that art has afforded me to collaborate and connect with others,” said Bulmer. “Preserving the night sky is not only about beauty—it’s about safeguarding an essential part of our natural world for future generations. Working with National Sawdust and these extraordinary artists gives me a platform to inspire change through the intersection of art and advocacy. I hope this evening will move audiences to appreciate and protect the fragile beauty of our dark skies.”

The event is part of National Sawdust+’s For Nature series, which explores the interplay between the natural world and human creativity. Hosted by Elena Park, the evening promises a unique blend of music, imagery, and conversation designed to inspire and educate audiences about the importance of environmental conservation.

Tickets for Dark Sky: A Night of Music and Imagery are available at National Sawdust’s website.

For press inquiries, please contact:
John Bulmer Photography
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About John Bulmer
John Bulmer is a New York-based photographer and DarkSky International Delegate dedicated to raising awareness about light pollution through photography and education. His work has been featured in The New York Times and numerous other publications.

About National Sawdust
Located in Brooklyn, National Sawdust is a leading performance space dedicated to fostering innovation in music and the arts. Its For Nature series highlights the intersection of creativity and environmental stewardship.

Event Details
Dark Sky: Music by Kaija Saariaho, Caroline Shaw, Andrew Yee, & More
Date: February 12, 2025
Time: Doors at 6:30 PM | Performance at 7:30 PM
Location: National Sawdust, 80 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Tickets: www.nationalsawdust.org
Event page: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36490/production/1225296

Join us for an inspiring night of music, imagery, and conversation under the stars.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Final Image | 10.19.2024


Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Final Image | 10.19.2024

Stacked multiple images of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, captured through both a traditional camera and a telescope. By layering these images, I enhanced the detail and dynamic range, revealing the comet’s faint tail and bright core with clarity that a single exposure could not achieve. This technique brings out the intricate structure and beauty of the comet as it fades from view in the western sky.

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Friday, October 18, 2024

Milky Way Over Dickinson Fire Tower | 10.18.2024


Milky Way Over Dickinson Fire Tower | 10.18.2024

The galactic core of the Milky Way rises over the Dickinson Hill Fire Tower in Grafton, New York. I added a red light illuminating the lookout cab for added contrast.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Ancient Ice in the October Sky | 10.14.2024


Ancient Ice in the October Sky | 10.14.2024

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) last night as it neared its closest approach to Earth. This rare sky visitor, visible throughout October, won’t return for another 80,000 years.

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Friday, October 11, 2024

Auroras | 10.10.2024





Auroras | 10.10.2024
Washington County, New York

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Aruban Night Skies






Aruban Night Skies 1-5
Various Locations, Aruba

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

Auroras Over Washington County | 05.10.2024




Auroras Over Washington County | 05.10.2024
Washington County, New York 

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Pink Moon | April 23, 2024


Pink Moon | April 23, 2024
Saratoga County, New York

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Night Sky Over Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel | 02.06.2024

 


Night Sky Over Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel | 02.06.2024
Troy, New York 

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

Constellations 1 | 01.28.2024


Constellations | 01.28.2024
Tomhannock Reservoir, Pittstown, New York 

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Winter Night Sky Over Cascade Lake | 11.16.2024


Winter Night Sky Over Cascade Lake | 11.16.2024
Adirondacks 

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