Star Trails

I'm going to attempt to shoot some star trails. I've not spent a lot of time on it and have yet to give it a serious attempt.

Tried it once before without much effort and resulted in a shot with a few stars, some movement but not a lot as far as a decent result...


As it turns out, there is a lot more to it than I had first expected. From what I've been researching, star trails take a bit more effort than a simple long exposure at night.


My first half assed attempt was a 921 second (15 minute, 35 second) exposure.
Half an hour would provide for some better results but I'm not sure whether my camera will develop hot pixels resulting in unwanted noise due to sensor heat.

Seeing as how it's still somewhat cold out as of late I'm banking on the cooler night air to help alleviate this issue. We'll have to wait and see; it's going to be an experiment for sure.

I think I know what I'm doing now and have a couple locations in mind. Just have to wait for the weather to start cooperating. Hopefully I will have some decent results. Fingers crossed.

Networked Blogs?

I've decided to link this blog through Networked Blogs. Not so much to increase readership (of which there is slim to nil) but more so because I can and it's something to do.

More networking. My Flickr links to Facebook, Facebook links to Twitter, this blog now links to all of them.

I really need to update this blog more often. My main excuse is that I never have the time. It's my excuse since the last update over a month ago. Here's to hoping I keep up with it this time around.

On an unrelated note, do yourself a favor and check out Seung Kye Lee. The guy is absolutely fantastic and abundantly talented behind the camera.
On that note, also check out Bliss Pictures.ca. If you're planning on getting married or even if you're not, give Alvis' work a view and be awestruck by his incredible wedding photography.

That's all I've got.

Planning a night time photo op shortly. It's specific purpose must remain a secret for now. Will update later.

Here's some cat stuff from lately since I've not been outdoors in a while...

More 2009 favorites of mine

Robbie splashing in the puddles in the lane way beside our house. I've converted this one to B&W and framed it 11"x14" and it looks fantastic on my family wall I'm working on.

Probably one of my all time favorite shots period, not just 2009 shots either.



This shot was taken in almost the exact same spot as the puddle shot above. The only difference being seasonal (late October as opposed to early July).
Another favorite, not framed yet but soon.