Oh My Stars!
The result of a lovely crisp, cold, moonless night at Wye River.
I’m not totally happy with the result, but when it’s that cold and you managed to get your feet wet, you only get one go at it.
The twig in the foreground was illuminated with a torch for one of the exposures.
Camera: Canon 5DII
Lens: EF 16-35 f2.8
Focal length: 16mm (Note – full frame sensor)
Shutter Speed: 30 seconds x 118 exposures
Aperture: f2.8
ISO: 800
White balance: Auto
Format: RAW
Drive Mode: Burst
118 Images Blended.
Tripod
Remote shutter release
Post Processing:
Lightroom – straighten
103 Images Blended using Achim Schaller’s Startrails application
Photoshop – Slight Levels, curves, saturation
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Jim Worrall
Fantastic Neil, you should be proud of this one.
Neil Boucher replied
Pretty happy with it Jim, thanks.
RichardIsik
Great results Neil,
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Richard
darrylfowler
nicely done Neil..
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Darryl
Di Schoe
The only word that comes to mind is WOW!!
Neil Boucher replied
lol, thanks Di.
Stuart Chapman
This is splendid Neil – i’ve only ever done an hour’s worth once – I keep getting bored but this is inspiration enough to give it another go again – this is very impressive indeed.
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Stuart. It is amazing just how fast an hour goes sometimes.
Michael Rowley...
geez you’ve topped everyone on this shot of the stars Neil, well done mate best i’ve seen in this effort
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Michael, much appreciated.
Brendan J. Rob...
Amazing. I like the final result, the vortex, it really draws you into the void!
Great work.
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Brendan
Neil Boucher replied
And thanks for the favourite.
Jared Revell
Very cool, Neil!
Looking forward to seeing it on my monitor tonight, don’t think the iPhone does it justice!
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Jared, I took a copy of your blog to remind me.
Andrew Widdowson
Awesome Neil. Very cool shot.
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Drew!
Oldrooz
Fantastic image Neil.
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Steve!
Jeff Burns
Absolutley gorgeous
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks a lot Jeff!
Neil Boucher replied
Oh and thanks for the Favourite!
Melanie Roberts
Fantastic Neil
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Melanie :)
Neil Boucher replied
And thanks for the favourite.
Elaine Harriott
Wow this is increadible.
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Elaine
Hans Kawitzki
Great result Neil worth the wet feet and cold take a bottle of Rum with you next time to keep you warm :)
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Hans, yes I must do that!
Rany Lutz
I don’t know why you wouldn’t be completely happy with this. The most amazing tunnel look!
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Rany, yes I am thrilled with the tunnel… not quite so happy with the foreground.
Rany Lutz
Maybe a worm hole with street lights. :):)
Neil Boucher replied
Works for me Rany!
Roslyn Slater
What fun! Great result Neil.
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Roslyn! :-)
Barbara Brown
WILD!!
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks again Barb!
KathyT
Fantastic result Neil!
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Kathy :)
lozzar
Really interesting. It has an earthy Australian feel. Great piece.
Neil Boucher replied
Thank you Lorraine!
Glenn Tunaley
Awesome shot Neil
Neil Boucher replied
Cheers Glenn
traveller
Totally awesome image Neil.
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks so much traveller
Travis Easton
Very very cool, great shot Neil
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Trav, much appreciated
vonderzenn
FANTASTIC WELL DONE
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Margaret, and glad it’s a favourite :-)
Helene Kippert
Amazing shot
Neil Boucher replied
Thank you Helene!
Neil Boucher replied
Oh, and happy it’s a favourite :)
igotmeacanon
impressive work, i cant wait for the winter for those crisp clear nights
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks! :-)
AlMiller
Awesome Neil what a great image!!
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Al!
Heather Rivet...
wow fantastic and 118 images of 30 sec..wow high five for a cold night
Neil Boucher replied
lol, Thanks Heather :)
John Kowalski
Great work Neil, fabulous image!!
Sheldon Pettit
fantastic work neil, this is amazing!! top marks!
Neil Boucher replied
Thank you Sheldon!
Ralph Olsson
this is brilliant mate. absolutely brilliant.
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks so much Ralph, and glad it’s a fave!
Ralph Olsson
dont forget the style group. andfrew would like this
Neil Boucher replied
Done. Thanks Ralph.
Andrew Murrell
A totally brilliant effort.
Well Done!
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks so much Andrew. Been away a few days and lovely to come back to this.
Neil Boucher replied
Oh and thanks for the fave Andrew.
Ralph Olsson
Congrats Neil:))
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Ralph!
jimbo007
Awesome shot Neil! I wonder how big the file is on that shot on 5DII?
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks jimbo! There are 118 files, each being around 21MB, but they are converted to JPG before being blended and the resultant file is only 16.2 MB
jimbo007
oh that make sense now :-) thanks for the info Neil.
STEViE VOiCE
GREAT shot Neil..
Have always wanted to try star trails, now I have to try it!
Instant favorite…...
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Stevie, perhaps we can find a time to go out and get some.
Appreciate the fave mate!
DebbieSteer
def fav for me awsome
Neil Boucher replied
Thank you so much Debbie!
David Hibberd
Lovely work Neil. Star trails and a nice bit of light painting. well done
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Davo.
Campbell Miller
Again. SHS. That is great. Top stuff.
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Campbell, sorry for the late reply.
deb cole
Wow!!! This is so cool! Top notch!
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Deb :)
Globalphotos
It’s so wonderful to see great star trails on RB and this one is amazing, saves me having to stand out in the cold and do it…... every time I feel the urge I’ll pop here and stare at yours :D
Neil Boucher
Oh wow, what a compliment! On the very day that I need picking up to.
Thanks so much Varinia!
Derek Dobbie
great image. i need to try this myself/ well done
Neil Boucher replied
Thanks Derek!
Simone Byrne
Wonderful stuff Neil!
Neil Boucher replied
Hi Simone, thanks mate.