In astrophotography, it is common to work with wide apertures. This lets the camera draw in more light in less time. However, doing so also reduces the depth of field drastically. The foreground elements thus appear out of focus. This is why astrophotographers need to focus stack quite a lot. In today’s video, astrophotographer Alyn […]
More long exposure greatness here—this one is a 10 minute single exposure of The Twelve Apostles at night, Port Campbell, Australia. Photographer Axil Lonergan captured this cool shot at the end of a late evening drive down the Great Ocean Road. The Twelve Apostles is a popular Australian tourist attraction on the coast in the […]
Filled with rich color and fine details, well-executed astrophotography never ceases to amaze us. Today’s show-stopping image courtesy of photographer Daniel Stein is no exception. But when you find out everything that went into making this shot possible, you’ll gain a whole new level of appreciation. The panorama above is actually composed of 28 tracked […]
Meteor showers can produce some of the most awe-inspiring displays in the night sky. They are created when the Earth passes through dust particles left behind by a comet or asteroid. When the dust particles hit the atmosphere at great speeds, they burn up and briefly produce spectacular fireballs in the sky. You can browse […]
Star trail photography is an interesting way to depict the earth’s rotation on its axis. Polaris is a star that’s aligned with the earth’s axis of rotation – hence it’s called the pole star. So, if we capture a long exposure of the sky, it will seem as if all the other stars are revolving […]
Many photographers experiment with astrophotography and are drawn to the sights and colors that can’t always be seen by the naked eye. In order to capture the immense amount of light and detail that the Milky Way gives off, you often need multiple exposures and a method for tracking the star movement. This image is a […]
Are you ready to take your astro landscape photography to the next level? Look no further than this informative video from renowned photographer Richard Tatti. In this video, he shares his expert tips and tricks for capturing stunning shots of the night sky: Here are the tips provided by Richard Tatti in the video: Visit […]
Sky bridges offer a phenomenal view of the heavens and the earth. But you don’t necessarily need to visit one to achieve similar results. The right vantage point may be all you need – as astrophotographer Brennan Gilmore illustrates in this almost fantastical snapshot of a man crossing a bridge, seemingly floating in the nebulae! […]
Astrophotography is indeed a really interesting genre of photography. Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, good astrophotos will truly leave you mesmerized. And if you’re a beginner photographer, what better way to start photographing celestial bodies than with the moon. It’s relatively close, appears pretty big, and is quite bright. These characteristics make photographing […]
Many photographers, especially those who are just starting out, have one common misconception. They believe that a better camera results in better images. In reality this is not the case at all. Of course the newer cameras have better features that can make the work easier. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that they take better […]
