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This is Camp Hansen in the Helmand province of Afghanistan btw. How can I take a picture of the sky like this? I have Canon Rebel XT, kit lens. Is it theoretically possible to take a picture of the sky like this and with my shitty camera and lens or do I definitely need something better? Obviously I have a tripod too. Any suggestions to get something even remotely similar? Settings, etc... really awesome shot.