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Hold Still Photography

Hi! I'm professional photographer Paul Kerr,
from Canberra, Australia.

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The Watcher Following on from March of the Satelli The Watcher Following on from March of the Satellites, this shot was taken later along Brindabella Road. Same place, same night — just me, PTK Crew, and the quiet hum of the night beneath the Milky Way. Capturing this is its own kind of cardio workout — sprinting into position inside a 10-second timer, hoping everything lines up before the shutter closes. It's always worth every heartbeat. There’s something grounding about standing beneath a sky like this, feeling the weight of the universe above while satellites trace their fleeting paths through it. A reminder of both our connection to the stars and how quickly the world around us is changing. Canon 5D Mk IV Sigma 35mm | ISO 6400 | 10s #milkyway_nightscapes #milkywaychasers #astrophotography #nightscaper #brindabellas #canberra #bushcapital #nightsky #holdstillphotography #4x4australia #darkskies #jamesbaroud #toyotaaustralia
I just read the sad news that Virginia Lillye had I just read the sad news that Virginia Lillye had passed away. RIP Virginia, an amazing vocalist and person. Sending our condolences to her family, band mates and friends.
Quick preview from @karnivool_official ripping up Quick preview from @karnivool_official ripping up @thebasocanberra on Monday night. A huge crowd was treated to one of Australia's finest progressive rock acts and they loved it. Shot for @metalroos - full gallery soon #canonaustralia #karnivool #livemusicphotography #holdstillphotography #thebasocanberra #auusierock #canonphotography
March of the Satellites There was a time when sta March of the Satellites There was a time when standing under the night sky brought a sense of ancient stillness—stars and silence, galaxies and wonder. But on this night along Brindabella Road in the ACT, that stillness felt different. In this single 10-second exposure, you can see it clearly—thin white scars across the Milky Way. A sky once ruled by nature is now busy with the march of satellites. I shot this just above the PTKCrew spot, and what you’re seeing isn’t planes or shooting stars—these are satellites, dozens of them, quietly carving pathways through the stars. They’re a sign of how quickly our world is changing. I’ll be honest—I’m torn. After my health scare, having Starlink with me on remote trips has been priceless. Knowing I can call for help no matter where I am brings peace of mind that’s hard to give up. But as someone who lives for nights like this, untouched by city lights, I can’t help but feel uneasy watching the sky become crowded. Progress has a price—and it’s starting to show in our photos, our science, and our connection to the night itself. Maybe the sky isn’t lost—yet—but it’s changing, one satellite at a time. Canon 5D Mk IV Sigma 35mm ISO 6400 | 10 seconds How many can you count? Add it in the comments. #milkyway_nightscapes #milkywaychasers #astrophotography #Satellites #nightscaper #holdstillphotography #canberra #brindabellas #darksky #SpacePollution #nightsky #canberraphotographer #canonaustralia #sigmalens #canonphotography #brindabellaranges #visitcanberra
Throwback Thursday – Cracked Universe Some imag Throwback Thursday – Cracked Universe Some images stay with you longer than others — this is one of them. While setting up for a shoot on a property near Narooma, this lone dead tree caught my attention. I’ve always been drawn to the character of dead trees — weathered by time, scarred by storms, yet still standing. There’s a story in every twisted branch. I checked the sky alignment and realised the Milky Way would rise right behind it — too good to ignore. I set up, waited, and watched as the galaxy slowly climbed into position. What I didn’t expect was how the branches, silhouetted against the galactic core, would look like cracks splitting open the universe. A mate later described it exactly that way — “like the universe is breaking apart” — and the name stuck. 📍 Narooma Region, NSW 📸 Canon 5D Mk IV | Sigma 35mm ART ISO 4000 | 13s #ThrowbackThursday #crackeduniverse #milkyway #nightscaper #australiannightsky #naroomansw #nsw #astrophotography #canonaustralia #sigmaart #sigmaphotoaustralia #nightphotography #milkywaychasers #milkyway_nightscapes #holdstillphotography
La Luna in Bermi At 89.1%, the moon rose over the La Luna in Bermi At 89.1%, the moon rose over the Pacific Ocean as I stood on the cliffs around Bermagui on Saturday evening, hoping to capture some shots of a few whales. They had some fun in the swell, came and went, but La Luna lingered — steady, bright, and beautiful. There’s always something mesmerising about photographing the moon — simple, familiar, yet endlessly captivating. 📸 Canon R6 Mk II | Sigma 150–600mm | f/7.1 | 1/2000s | ISO 800 #moonphotography #bermagui #holdstillphotography #australianphotographer #canonaustralia #southcoastnsw #laluna #sigmaphotoaustralia #sigmalenses ##sigmalensesofficial
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