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Star Trails


Star Trails
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Copyright: Sergio Leitao (sergio_leitao7) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 13 W: 13 N: 78] (654)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-25
Categories: Nature, Ruins
Camera: Canon 20D + Grip BG-E2, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Exposure: f/4.5
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-10 6:50
Viewed: 292
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is my first ??successfull?? atempt to catch the movement of the earth. It was taken um a very small and almost abandoned village near Castelo Branco, called Vale do Homem, it has moreless about 50 houses, of which 45 are unoccupied, i was there for a week and i've only saw 5 different inhabitant. The house on the photo was lighten with a small torch for about 30 seconds and the intire exposition lasted about an hour.
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Hi Sergio,
If this is really a first attempt, you must be very happy. I can tell you it's definitely successful! The composition with the buildings and the position of the north star within the frame is great, and the lighting on the building is a nice touch.
If you have the time, I'd love to know you go about calculating the exposure time for photos like this, as I'd like to have a go myself.
Thanks for sharing. I love it!
Lee

Hi Sergio.

Very interesting picture! I really like your effect here. I was reading how to do these and it said to make sure you have a good and interesting foreground, which you have so well done!

Very nice picture.

Blair

Hi Sergio
very nicely done this star trail shot!
great to include also the house as foreground
regards,didier

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  • Jardim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 0 N: 204] (1771)
  • [2008-05-10 14:16]

Olá Sérgio,

A foto está muito bonita nomeadamente o céu com as estrelas.Conseguiste muito bem captar o movimento da terra. Valeu a pena o esforço.
Júlio Jardim

Hi Sergio,

The thoughtful and well-exposed foreground makes this more than just an exercise in capturing movement with a bulb setting. Good use of the painting with light technique.

I have wondered how long I could actually go with a bulb setting on my 5D (and external grip) before my batteries died. I'd like to try getting complete circular star trails but that would take in the neighborhood of 2-3 hours (or more) I'm guessing.

Cheers!

Bob G.

Olá Sergio!!!
Fantástico trabalho...numa super exposição e um enquadramento de mestre.

abraço

Hi, nice photo, beautiful stars.
Adam

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