My get-pushed partner challenged me to try some night photography.Two major challenges in accomplishing this. 1 - I don't drive much at night right now due to cataracts, so had to stay pretty much at home and there is a lot of light around this place, even at night. 2 - the weather's not been cooperative. It's rained or overcast every night since the challenge was issued and I expect it to be for the rest of the week. I was cued in by a FB friend that the stars were out and the night was clear, so got out there in my PJ's to take these photos.
Good for you in remaining committed to accomplish your challenge! I've always wanted to do night photography. The next time we have a power outage around here I should really give it a try! Nice star shot!
This came out very well. Do you know what the bright spot is? Probably a planet. You've inspired me. We have a clear night, tonight. Maybe I'll take my camera outside. I did some astrophotography a while ago. I took a series of images to keep the star trails to a minimum, then combined them in software.
@pyrrhula Thank you Ferry. @olivetreeann Ann, try from a spot in your yard that doesn't have a street light shining on you. Probably would work even if there is a street light shining on you as long as you don't aim into it. I shot this one almost straight up. The roof put me in the shadow of the utility light on the street in front of my house. Thank you for your comment. @tdaug80 Thank you. The bright spot could very well be a planet as this is the direction that Mars or Venus (or perhaps both) tend to hang out with the moon at times. @hajeka Yes, it actually was beautiful. Thank you.
@olivetreeann Ann, try from a spot in your yard that doesn't have a street light shining on you. Probably would work even if there is a street light shining on you as long as you don't aim into it. I shot this one almost straight up. The roof put me in the shadow of the utility light on the street in front of my house. Thank you for your comment.
@tdaug80 Thank you. The bright spot could very well be a planet as this is the direction that Mars or Venus (or perhaps both) tend to hang out with the moon at times.
@hajeka Yes, it actually was beautiful. Thank you.