Jong Lee Photography

Jong Lee Photography I hope you enjoy my Astro-landscapes, Nighscapes, Milkyway-timelapse, and Fine art photography.

Horse Head Rock, NSW — January 2017One of those rare twilight moments when night and day briefly share the sky. As the l...
03/06/2026

Horse Head Rock, NSW — January 2017

One of those rare twilight moments when night and day briefly share the sky. As the last pink glow of sunset lingered on the horizon, the Milky Way and the Southern Cross were already shining above the ocean.
This panorama, stitched from single shots, captures that brief transition when the fading daylight and the stars coexist in perfect balance.
A reminder that some of the most beautiful astrophotography happens before the sky is fully dark.

Utes in the Paddock, Condobolin Visit NSWCaptured not long after sunset, while the last traces of daylight still lingere...
31/05/2026

Utes in the Paddock, Condobolin Visit NSW
Captured not long after sunset, while the last traces of daylight still lingered across the western horizon. That soft blend of pink and blue isn't light pollution or airglow. It's the final glow of the Sun, fading as the Milky Way begins to take over the night.

The iconic Holden ute sculptures of Utes in the Paddock make a uniquely Australian outback. Scattered across the site, these artworks transform old Holden utes into larger-than-life outback characters, standing watch beneath the stars.

One of those moments where the landscape, art, and cosmos all seemed to line up perfectly.

4.5 Hours on Film - The Magic of Analogue.Captured back in April 2017, this abandoned pier is a legendary all-rounder sp...
20/05/2026

4.5 Hours on Film - The Magic of Analogue.

Captured back in April 2017, this abandoned pier is a legendary all-rounder spot for landscape photographers, but seeing it under a completely dark, moonless night is something special.
To pull this off on 6x9 medium format film, I opened the aperture wide to its maximum of f/4.5 and left the shutter open for a massive 4.5-hour exposure.
There’s something deeply rewarding about shooting astrophotography on film. Unlike digital sensors, which can struggle with thermal noise and battery drain over hours-long exposures, analogue film handles the long burn beautifully.
The resulting colour tones have an organic, painterly mood and nostalgic palette that digital sensors and post-processing just can't quite replicate.

Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/2 (6x9 folder camera), Anastigmat f4.5, 105mm,
Fujichrome Provia 100 Slide 120mm Format
taken .5, about 4.5 hours

A Misty Dream of the Milky WaySometimes, the universe adds its own filters. The air was so cold that a layer of condensa...
18/05/2026

A Misty Dream of the Milky Way
Sometimes, the universe adds its own filters. The air was so cold that a layer of condensation settled on my lens, creating this diffuse, foggy effect. Instead of ruining the shot, it amplified the atmosphere. Prominent stars have massive halos, the Milky Way core is soft and ethereal, and right in the center, you can clearly trace the iconic 'S' shape of the Scorpio constellation rising through the mist. Enjoy the moody and hazy dream of the galaxy.

A rare kind of night on film.Star trails slowly curved across the sky while a thin crescent Moon carved its own path thr...
16/05/2026

A rare kind of night on film.

Star trails slowly curved across the sky while a thin crescent Moon carved its own path through the frame, two different motions of the heavens recorded together on a single sheet of 4x5 film.

Look closely beside the bright lunar trail, and you’ll notice the faint outline of the Moon’s dark side. That subtle glow is Earthshine - sunlight reflected from Earth softly illuminating the unlit portion of the crescent Moon.

Long exposures on large-format film always feel different to me.
Not just a photograph of the night sky, but a physical recording of time itself.

Tin City Beach, Worimi National Park — October 2025The desert was silent except for the wind carving fresh lines throug...
15/05/2026

Tin City Beach, Worimi National Park — October 2025

The desert was silent except for the wind carving fresh lines through the sand.

Above it, the Milky Way stretched across the sky while the old tin shacks of Tin City sat half-buried, stubbornly holding their place against the sand dunes.

One of those nights where the landscape feels forgotten by time, but the starlights make it feel alive again.

Gostwyck, Visit NSW, June 2024
03/05/2026

Gostwyck, Visit NSW, June 2024

Cootapatamba Hut - Kosciuszko National ParkStepped out of the dark and into a pocket of warmth.A tiny red hut glowing ag...
29/04/2026

Cootapatamba Hut - Kosciuszko National Park

Stepped out of the dark and into a pocket of warmth.
A tiny red hut glowing against the cold night, with the sky quietly putting on its own show above. The Milky Way stretches wide, but it’s this little doorway of light that sets the mood - half shelter, half stage.
Sometimes the shot isn’t just about the stars, it’s about the feeling of standing between two worlds.

Cootapatamba Hut - Kosciuszko National ParkThree sessions carried us through the night.The first came early - an unexpec...
24/04/2026

Cootapatamba Hut - Kosciuszko National Park

Three sessions carried us through the night.

The first came early - an unexpected aurora quietly lighting up the evening sky.

The second belonged to the Milky Way, rising strong and clear as the night deepened.

And the last, just before dawn, was something else entirely - the Milky Way arcing overhead, passing the zenith and beginning its slow lean toward the west.

This frame captures that final moment - when the galaxy stands tall, perfectly aligned with the hut, almost as if the Earth itself has turned to place it there.

We stayed out all night, watching it unfold - how the Milky Way reveals itself from our small place on this planet.

Cootapatamba Hut - Kosciuszko National ParkGetting to the hut was tough. Getting back… that was something else. We thoug...
23/04/2026

Cootapatamba Hut - Kosciuszko National Park

Getting to the hut was tough. Getting back… that was something else.

We thought we’d be clever and take a “shortcut” instead of retracing our steps. Turns out, it was longer, steeper, and a whole lot more punishing. We decided to climb straight over the range, which, looking back, was the beginning of our own little hell hike.

Halfway up, we were already cooked. And the way down? Loose granite boulders, narrow creek lines everywhere… the kind of terrain that makes you question every step and every life decision.

It took us 2.5 hours to reach the hut. The way back took 4. Imagine hiking with almost 20kg of a backpack.

By the end, my legs were completely gone, just floating along, somewhere between exhaustion and delusion. Walking on clouds… if you know what I mean.

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