Al's Images
Starry night
Posted by Alun (cheshire, United Kingdom) on 11 March 2009 in Miscellaneous.
Taken in North wales
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Wow they all look like shooting stars!!!
11 Mar 2009 5:31am
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Great long exposure Alun. A lovely clear night too. Pointing the camera north normally gives the best effect and if you can locate the pole star and centre on it, it will remain static in your photo whilst all the other stars spin around it. The polar star can be located using the Great Bear constellation (or the big dipper).
11 Mar 2009 6:32am
@Mike: cheers Mike, thanks for that, i will look out for that
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
What an interesting shot. Did you happen to caprture Venus directly above (or was it below) the Moon a couple of weeks back? It was a very interesting sight but my feeble camera couldn't do it justice.
11 Mar 2009 10:44am
@MrsAmber: we saw it, but no shots, were i live there is to much light
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Very impressive... I have always wanted to do this - how do you do this?
11 Mar 2009 12:15pm
@Fliss: thanks Fliss. put you camera on a tri-pod set it to bulb. on m tern the speed right down slow keep going and its at the end and you will find b. then when you take a shot you can open the shuter as long as you want with a cable release.
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
Looks like the start of the film on the giant screen that was played at the beginning of the Queen concert I went to.First just stars streaking by then more and more,faster and faster,planets,meteorites,comets until the whole Universe started "Rocking" !!
11 Mar 2009 3:08pm
Mellofello from Bromley, United Kingdom
Looks like a meteorite storm. Excellent shot
11 Mar 2009 3:30pm
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, Wales., United Kingdom
I used to do this with my old Practika many moons ago when you were still playing with your Dinky cars..The same cars Rhys will be playing with this weekend..
11 Mar 2009 4:59pm
@Jeff: And you cant get them out of his hands
Barry from Kingwood, United States
Hi Alun....Great shot! Nice to be reminded that even with all the turmoil in the world today - the earth is still spinning. Take care. :)
11 Mar 2009 5:26pm
@Barry: Thanks very much Barry
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Very nice shot, its all we ever hear from you and your bro, people take time to comment on your posts and you come up with the same crap, do not comment on any more of my work
11 Mar 2009 6:26pm
@Peter Miller: I'm am very sorry my comments are not adequate for you, but some of us dont get a lot of time to do this.
With work kids and a the wife. I'm am sorry to have bothered you with my very crap comments.
Hope this makes you happy
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
Atmospheric, like a scene from 'SIN CITY'. Cool shot, Alun
11 Mar 2009 8:57pm
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Fantastic shot Alun You have inspired me to try this one night
11 Mar 2009 9:15pm
Lesley from Lincoln, United States
I love this shot, Alun. You've inspired me to give it a try - once the weather warms up!!
I'm a bit shocked by P. Miller's comment. I read it several times hoping it was a joke between the two of you, but I'm afraid I might be mistaken. In any event, I appreciate any comments you leave on my blog - long or short. It's kind of you to take the time when life is so hectic. I know I don't always get a chance to comment at length myself.
Cheers!
12 Mar 2009 2:14am
@Lesley: Thank you very much Lesley, i appreciate your comment i really do. I was a bit shocked as well. I love all comments of any sort. thank you again for your visit and kind words
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
Peter Miller,what a Toss-pot !! I just noticed that I was part of the comment as well.Funny though,I´ve only had 1 comment from him this year.Bloody idiot !! Anyway,he´s gone now and I hope he stays gone...
13 Mar 2009 10:10am
@Anthony Lambert: Well i think you said it all Ant, cheer, i tell you what i would lve to bump into him one day ;)
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Fascinating and living proof we are all in a spin . . I need to get out of the 'smoke' (and the streetlights) to have a crack at this. Mike's info sounds useful, too.
13 Mar 2009 10:52am
