02-20-2019 01:21 AM
Hello guys,
So I was at Lonavala, Maharashtra last weekend for a photoshoot. As soon I reached the place, my attention was grabbed by the bright smiling moon on a side and glittery stars on the other.
I have been meaning to capture star trail with a mobile camera but as we know the Pollution in cities that cover up the sky making the stars pretty dull and also the ever glowing lights blow out the images.
This was a perfect opportunity for me as the sky was clear and I had a Vantage Point :D. Very fortunately I was carrying the tripod. So for the next one hour I was sitting in the balcony capturing the stars with my mobile.
Here's the final Output after stacking up the images
The device settings were ISO-100, Shutter Speed- 30 Sec, Focus- Infinity. I captured almost 50 pictures along the duration of 50 min and stacked it using star stax.
Here are few tips I would want to share if you are willing to capture stars,
I hope this post is helpful for you guys in someway.
@PoliMC @InaS @DanniS @TravellerG @VasT Do share stories about your "Starry Nights" and pictures if any 🙂
02-20-2019 01:57 AM
@Venky_lightbug Thanks for sharing this. Good to know that you were able to stack multiple images of 30 second exposures to crate a composite. Definitely well worth the effort.
02-20-2019 02:12 AM
Thank you for sharing these tips @Venky_lightbug.
It's impressive what you've shot by phone only, well done! I haven't tried this method, but looking at your results makes me want to try it out. I know it's tough and takes time.
Do you take a lot of night photos? What do you find hardest in this type of photography?
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02-20-2019 03:02 AM
Hi @Venky_lightbug,
Thanks a lot for the tag!
I am impressed with this photo! The description and the tips that you gave us for this type of photography are just amazing.
I've tried once to capture such photos but unfortunately, I am living next to the city where there is big pollution and the sky is almost never clear. That's why my photos weren't successful. But when I will go on a vacation I will take my camera for sure to try once again.
It will be very nice if you share more such photos with us because I am sure that the other Local Guides will be very interested as well.
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02-20-2019 03:33 AM
Great post. Awesome idea. Cool results
02-20-2019 03:39 AM
Thank you so much @StephenAbraham
02-20-2019 03:41 AM
Thanks alot @DanniS
You should try this for sure. The satisfaction you get after seeing the end result is on a different level.
I don't do night photography much. But I love shooting Moon and Stars when the situation permits. The toughest part is the time that it consumes and the number of trials to be made before we achieve the perfect result.
02-20-2019 03:43 AM
Thank you @PoliMC
Am glad you find it informative. The pollution really makes it difficult to even dare the attempt.
And yes... It would be my pleasure to share more 🙂
02-20-2019 03:44 AM
Thank u so much @Bex_eyes 🙂
02-20-2019 03:47 AM
Hi @Venky_lightbug,
Thanks a lot for your reply!
We will wait to share more photos with us! You can create a post with the techniques for this type photography as well. It will be very nice!
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