star trails

I love taking pictures at the edge of night and beyond,  it’s a whole new world after the sun sets, and the stars begin to shine! I thought it would be great to take the stars for a “spin” to see the difference between a single exposure of the stars as pinpoints, and multiple exposures…

I’m working on a few ideas for star photos and thought I’d republish this post! This was photographed in my neighborhood on a cool clear night. With my camera, a Nikon D3s, consecutive exposures can be made by using the interval timer shooting option under the shooting menu options. An intervalometer can also be used…

Yeah, we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars and the sun. ~John Lennon Rocky Mountain National Park is one of my favorite locations to photograph. Everything changes dramatically with the seasons, and at night, it’s absolutely beautiful! This was taken a few days ago on a very clear and cold night at…

The Indian River Lagoon is one of my favorite places to photograph on the east coast of Florida. The night sky transformed this familiar place into something magical. Palm trees along the shore are silhouetted by the light from countless stars. This photo reflects about 40 minutes exposure, using a Nikon 16mm fisheye lens. The position…

Twilight drops her curtain down, and pins it with a star.  ~ Lucy Maud Montgomery Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful during the day with it’s open vistas, endless sky, and ever changing scenery. I’ve photographed it many times, but it’s completely different at night. The landscape is transformed into something magical under the stars…