Shetland Star Trails

Star trails are a great way to show Stars in a different way. Often if you are photographing stars you are best to go for a well know constellation other wise people seem to be less impressed

 Star trails are easy to do, providing the conditions are favourable. First you need a clear night with no wind, difficult in Shetland

 The first three photos was taken at ISO800 30 seconds for 60 shots and then combined in a free software program Star trails. There are three different methods to combine photos, my favourite is the comet trails

The bottom image, photographed at Jarlshof in the south mainland is just 10 photos at ISO 800 30 second exposure

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