Stargazing in Colorado is unreal and there is no shortage of locations to experience the stars. From the top of mountain passes to unique spots like the Great Sand Dunes National Parks, stargazing in Colorado is sure to leave you with epic memories. Guanella Pass Guanella pass is full of magical spots that provide an …
Having the right equipment can make a huge difference when it comes to taking pictures of the stars. Getting started with astrophotography doesn’t have to be expensive. Amazon has a lot of great deals on refurbished products and your local camera store or Craigslist are also great places to check. Cameras The great debate! In …
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Getting started with night photography can be overwhelming if you aren’t sure how to setup your camera. This cheat sheet should help make night photography a little less intimidating. Shutter Speed Imagine your photo as a blank canvas that will capture all the light it can in the time that the shutter is open. The …
There is no bad time for taking pictures of the night sky, but astrophotography during each moon cycle is a different experience. New Moon About 4 days before and after a new moon are the prime days to capture the milky way with the least amount of light pollution. You can see the crispness in …
Night photography is one of the more challenging genres of photography but mastery of the long exposure will really change your photography game. On a completely dark night, there may be a tree or a person that you want to highlight. This is where the technique of light painting comes in. What is light painting? …