Shooting the Stars!!!

This past week I've challenged myself to take up star photography and it's AMAZING! I've never really bothered taking photos of the night sky before because without a DSLR I just got blackness. Now that I have camera that's up to the task I'm discovering all sorts of new wonders! I look up at the sky and see 50 or so stars, point the camera, click the button and boom suddenly in my photo I can see billions! The sky is literally covered in them — there is more whiteness (stars) than blackness. It's incredible. It feels like magic. It sounds silly but it does feel a bit like my camera ia some sort of 'visibility cloak' (cringe) that lets me see things that no one else can see. Its awe inspiring! It's not easy though. I have soo much improving to do but I've shared my novice photos below for you to 'enjoy.'

I totally encourage everybody to have a go at shooting the stars! For some tips to help you get going, check out this video by Ben Canales of TheStarTrail:

{Landscape Astrophotography Tutorial - First Night Out from Ben Canales on Vimeo}

Have a stellar day!!!!! :P

xoxo

Chamonix