Is This Image Real or Fake?
Ever wondered if the controversial image that I've published is real or fake? This is the question people always ask me every time I’ve posted a never-before-seen star trails image or Milky Way image taken in Singapore. Then I realized regardless of my reply, those who believe it’s real, will eventually attempt to prove that they can do it too while those who believe otherwise will choose to wait until they’re proven wrong well, by another photographer of course.
Another reason why people can't tell if my image is real or fake might have something to do with the low level of public awareness of astronomy and astrophotography in Singapore since we're living in a city where people don't look up. When people don't see reflection of Milky Way or star trails or when they see colored stars, they think it's fake. When people don't understand my description, they think I am trying to pass these (fake) images as the real deal. While some of my images may not be a good representation of wha...
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