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Star trails from the desert

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13 years 2 weeks ago - 13 years 2 weeks ago #91540 by darragh
Star trails from the desert was created by darragh
Hi,

My first go at doing star trails.
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It was taken in Wadi Rum, in the southern part of Jordan.
Exposure time: 20mins
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 100

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Darragh
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13 years 2 weeks ago #91542 by Keith g
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That's a lovely one darragh! Taken under moonlight?

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13 years 2 weeks ago #91543 by darragh
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Keith,

There was a half moon out last night which didn't help but did light up the rocks and sand.
It was quite surprising how much light even a half moon puts out when there is no light pollution

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13 years 2 weeks ago #91547 by mykc
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Excellent, great composition, that's a candidate for "The World at Night".

Mike
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13 years 2 weeks ago #91548 by cloudsail
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Very nice!
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13 years 1 week ago #91631 by carlobeirnes
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Hi Darragh,

That is pure class I love this sort of imaging one for the wall.

Well done .

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