One night, my friend Rahul and I went to the ancient, mysterious land of Kutch, near the India-Pakistan border, to photograph the rare sight of the Milky Way and comet Tsuchinshan together. The location felt otherworldly—dark, silent, and remote, almost like an alien planet, with nothing but the vast sky above us. It was Kalichaudas, a night known for being spooky.

While setting up my gear, we noticed many lizards scurrying around. During our shoot, we heard a noise and saw a nilgai run by. It startled us, but it quickly ran away.

Despite the scares, the view was incredible. The Milky Way was clear, and the comet looked amazing, with brightly shining Venus and many colours lighting up the sky. The picture turned out beautifully.

Gears Used
Sony A7 IV Mirrorless Camera
Sony 14mm F1.8 GM Lens
Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI Goto Mount
Leofoto 365C tripod

Milkyway
Stacked 68 Frames x 30 Seconds Exposure (Tracked)
ISO 1600 | F2.8

Foreground
110 Seconds Exposure
ISO 400 | F2.8

Stacked in Sequator
Processed in Lightroom and Photoshop