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This year’s Geminids meteor shower aligned perfectly with a weekend getaway, and the Moon phase was favorable, so I decided to drive a few hours in search of dark, crystal-clear skies on the Pădiș Plateau in Transylvania. Located in the Bihor Mountains at an altitude of around 1,300 m, it is an excellent location for astrophotography. One of its hidden gems is Varasó Lake, a distinctive endorheic karst lake typical of the plateau’s geomorphology and one of the most scenic natural features of the area.
Photographing a meteor shower can be demanding, as it requires spending the entire night outdoors with the cameras running. In winter, this becomes even more challenging due to the cold. This time, I brought a USB-powered heated vest, several power banks, hot coffee, and plenty of warm clothing, which made it possible to shoot continuously for over 10 hours. I’m glad I made it through the night without freezing—or encountering any of the bears known to inhabit the area. ?
For the final image, I captured over 1,500 frames and combined 30 images containing the best meteors recorded during the peak night of the shower.
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