Mirador Astronómico del Llano del Jable

My location tonight is a viewpoint at around 1200m, about 4000ft. The translation is 'Astronomical Observatory of Llano del Jable' but let's stick with 'a viewpoint created for viewing the stars with information boards and a pointer to show where Polaris, the North Star, is located.' 😳 It's half the altitude from my previous two nights which is enough to get above some of the clouds, but no guarantee you avoid the high flying ones.

Two things were evident when I arrived: the number of people there (a photo workshop group were just finishing) and the strong wind. It was really blowy. The first photo shows the lights from the group and both the first photos show how the wind is blowing the trees. I thought my tripod would blow over at one point. Soon the group left and I was alone.

Photo 3 is the view back towards Tazacorte with the cloud hanging in the valley plus, you can see a well known constellation too. The last photo was taken when I accidentally turned the dial on my camera to automatic. It looks great doesn't it, until you look closely and see the trees are kind of mushy. It has impact though, I'm sure you agree.

Then the cloud arrived and with the wind blowing volcanic sand at me, I decided to leave. I got a few photos though, so I was happy. It was another late night though.Meer informatie