I’d never had a camera that could truly capture those types of scenes, no more than just a 30-second exposure, until recently.
See this article on Photo Stacking and Long Exposures for more info. There are two typical methods to accomplish star trails:ġ) Bulb mode, whereby you leave the shutter open for as long as desired to capture movement, which worked great for film, but is often impractical with digital due to battery limitations, sky glow, or excessive image noiseĢ) You can take hundreds of shots over time and then stack the images with computer software. Most star trails images in the digital age are the result of significant post-processing. While my dream of traveling into space (come on Elon Musk!) remains unfulfilled, I still can get my space fix with a little astrophotography. My college astronomy course was definitely the coolest of the requisite couple science classes I had to take as part of my liberal arts degree. What little kid doesn’t want to grow up to be an astronaut? Just me? As a young teenager, I used to launch large model rockets. #Startrail photo how to
Here’s an amateur’s guide on how to take star trail photos that will impress your friends! 🙂 And I’ve always found something captivating about those star trails photos you see… The cosmos swirling wildly above the landscape.
Even as I got older, I still love to stare up at them with wonder. I’ve always been somewhat enamored by stars and space. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This article may contain affiliate links.
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