Dear Daily Dose of Internet, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share with you how I was able to capture an incredible star trails video from my own backyard. Firstly, I made sure that I had the right equipment. I used a sturdy tripod to keep my camera steady, and a wide-angle lens to capture as much of the sky as possible. I also made sure to fully charge my camera battery and bring extra memory cards. Once I was set up, I used a remote shutter release to minimize any shake when pressing the button. I set my camera to manual mode and adjusted the settings for a long exposure time (around 30 seconds) and a low aperture (around f/2.8). I then set the camera to take continuous shots for several hours. To prevent any interruption or disturbance, I turned off all outdoor lights, and even put a black cloth over my camera to block any light from nearby streetlights. After several hours of shooting, I used specialized software to combine all of the individual shots into a single video. The result was a mesmerizing time-lapse video of the star trails as they moved across the sky. Overall, capturing star trails was a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience, and I hope that my story can inspire others to try it themselves. Best regards, Ashutosh Singhal
Added
04/26/2023
Location
Banglore, India
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7430211791
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1920x1080
Orientation
HORIZONTAL
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00:10