Pathway through the stars

Neil Boucher

Pathway through the stars

Following on from my first attempt at star trails, while in the Grampians with Jared and Lee, Jared and I went out to Lake Fyans to try our luck. This is my second attempt at star trails. Still learning but improving I think.
Jared’s amazing first attempt is here

Camera: Canon 5D
Lens: EF 17-40 f4.0
Focal length: 22mm (Note – full frame sensor)
Shutter Speed: 30 seconds x 111 exposures
Aperture: f4.5
ISO: 400
White balance: Auto
Format: RAW
Drive Mode: Burst
Tripod, remote shutter release
Post Processing: Lightroom – Exposure + 1.52, straighten, slight crop
Photoshop – Chris Schur’s Star Trails Action Slight Levels, slight curves

Lessons Learnt… Next time, shoot at 800 to get more light. Pay more attention to composition of the foreground.

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Pathway through the stars by Neil Boucher
Pathway through the stars by Neil Boucher
  • Raquel Bourne

    Raquel Bourne

    Awesome capture!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thank you Raquel

  • Andrew Widdowson

    Andrew Widdowson

    Crazy shot Neil – absolutely amazing!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Andrew

  • Jane Keats

    Jane Keats

    Fantastic work, you boys did a great job, well worth the late night!!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks girl :)

  • Mick Davson

    Mick Davson

    WOW!!! If I look at it too long it might suck me in and throw me back in time! This is nothing short of expert work.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thankyou Mick. Don’tlook too long!

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    This is absolutely insane Neil!!! Great job!!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Simone :)

  • Lisa Kenny

    Lisa Kenny

    bloody brilliant Neil

  • Neil Boucher replied

    :) Thanks Lisa

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Excellent work Neil …

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Much appreciated Tom

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    You have my deepest envy… this is brilliant.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    I’m honoured! Thanks Rhana!

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Wonderful Neil !! I want to leap headfirst into that vortex !!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thank you Caroline, enjoy your adventure!

  • Jim Worrall

    Jim Worrall

    very nice Neil ! ....I’m just imagining Jared and yourself standing out there with a glass of wine each to keep warm, ...well done.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Geez, didn’t think of that Jim! Actually we were clever enough to take fold up chairs and insect repellant.

  • melcphotography

    melcphotography

    wow. it looks amazing :) well done

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Mel :-)

  • Keegan Wong

    Keegan Wong

    Stunning work yet again Neil, never cease to amaze me!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thank you Keegan, Really appreciated!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    I agree with everything up there ^^ LOL this is fabulous !!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    LOKL Thanks Varinia :-)

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer

    Very very nice star trails! These are the best I have seen so far!

    Can you please tag this photo with p101slowss? Thanks!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Taylor :)

  • Sue Nueckel

    Sue Nueckel

    Great work!!!!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Sue!!!

  • Dharna

    Dharna

    You second attempt in fantastic Neil. Feel like I’m being sucked through.
    Thanks for the details on “how to” and looking forward to seeing your “third” attempt.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Dharna, can’t wait to get out and try again!

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    cool Neil !!!
    the trees look like they are being sucked/pulled through !

  • Neil Boucher replied

    :) Thanks Jared

  • WendyJC

    WendyJC

    awesome creation Neil.
    seen this a bit lately

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Wendy, yes I was inspired by Geoff Coleman and others.

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    Very good Neil…

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Rosemaree :)

  • EOS20

    EOS20Greeter

    Stunning image! Well done.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks EOS20!

  • eclectica

    eclectica

    Wow, this is great, sensation of stepping into a portal – what will be on the other side??? Thanks for the learnings as well.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Veronica, you’re welcome.

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Amazing well done Neil

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Trav

  • Donovan wilson

    Donovan wilson

    well done i must give it a go ..

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Donovan, yeah give it a go – not hard

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    Wow Neil, this is so, so beautiful…awesome star trails…so love it Neil.
    Carol :0)

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks carol :)

  • CANNG

    CANNG

    This is just to cool! Carrol

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Carrol

  • Craig Shadbolt

    Craig Shadbolt

    Great shot Neil. I’ve always wanted to try this myself. Thanks for passing on some tips!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Shaddy, and you’re welcome.

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    Stunning

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thank you Linda :)

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Awesome !

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Lisa!

  • Dan Elbourne

    Dan Elbourne

    stunning mix of movement and stillness, circles and lines. i like :)

  • raintina

    raintina

    I also just read about this recently, so nice to see your attempts here. Fantastic Effect.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thank you raintina :)

  • Steven Pearce

    Steven Pearce

    WOH DUDE I’M FREAKING OUT!

    great image Neil, were you using the timer release or just the remote release.. I hope you had the timer release having shot 111 images.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Lol Thanks Steve… You should try it sometime. All you need to do is set your camera to “Burst” mode, 30 second shutter speed, then lock your remote on and go have a coffee or whatever. You should be able to get some awsome shots out there in the centre without city lights!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Wow man, I just imagined doing this over Ularu! Woohoo!
    The secret is you have to point towards the South Celestial Pole (Basically a bit above and to the right of the Southern Cross, but there is a much more accurate way) so it means you need to be able to get to the North of whatever you want in the foreground.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    My head is spinning thinking of places you could use for foreground!

  • Steven Pearce

    Steven Pearce

    DERRRRR lock the remote.. you know I probably would never have thought about locking the remote, sigh.

    I’d love to shoot the stars out here but buy the time I have spare time at night around the camp all I want to do is sleep. Will make the effort!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Oh sleep is overrated don’t you know?
    Actually if you are camped nearby you can just set it going and forget it till the morning. If it is anything like my 5D the battery runs out after an hour or so anyway and it just stops. Um, recommend not doing it if you don’t have spare batteries though!

  • Joyce D. Z.

    Joyce D. Z.

    WICKED!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    :) Thanks Joyce :)

  • Neslihan Öncel

    Neslihan Öncel

    Awesome …wow..

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thank you Neslihan! I could say the same about your work – brilliant!

  • Glenn Tunaley

    Glenn Tunaley

    Nicely done Neil

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks Glenn!

  • Tori Snow

    Tori Snow

    Good work. This photo is amazing.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thank you! :)

  • Revive The Light Photography

    Revive The Lig...

    My photography teacher taught me how photos like these are taken. This picture is brilliant! Excellent job!

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thanks mate!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Wow, what a striking photo, looks incredible.

  • Neil Boucher replied

    Thank you Georgie

  • pene

    pene

    fantastic !!

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher

    Thanks pene :)

  • Tempe

    Tempe

    brilliant, looks like a hole to other galaxies… ( or have i been watching too much tv ?)

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