Starry skies look magical and require a somewhat dark location to capture enough details of the stars. You will also need to know a few techniques and need specific equipment to capture desirable details of the night sky.
Some of the equipment that you will need are, a camera that can shoot in manual mode, a lens of your choice based on what you wish to capture and how, a tripod and a cable release. Choose the exposure time based on the gear you are using and what you are planning to capture. You will also need an understanding of the exposure triangle and the rules to calculate shutter speed for night sky photography.
Here are 23 breathtaking photos of starry skies that will inspire you to capture stunning night sky photographs.
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Further Resources:
- How To Master Night Sky Photography
- Going Through This Exercise Will Land You Amazing Images of the Night Sky
- How to Use Moonlight for Night Time Landscapes
- How to Take Pictures of Stars: An Astrophotography Guide
- Astrophotography for beginners: How to shoot the night sky
- Night Photography Guide: How to Photograph the Night Sky