River of Dreams

This was my first serious night out for astrophotography in a while and it felt like a risky choice. The forecast promised much but is never a certainty in the UK. I knew the river would make a nice foreground from this spot, snaking in towards the milky way core, but would it be too far over, would the light from Seaford on the other side of the hills be too bright. Lots to go wrong!!

In the end the skies cleared beautifully and the local light pollution was minimal making for a stunning view down the Cuckmere valley to the galactic centre.