NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
KEEP IT SIMPLE. Star trails are complicated, rather start with something simpler. Look at Stefan’s striking picture above. The spotlight was so bright that a tripod (usually a staple of night photos) was unnecessary.
By using a high ISO of 1 250 (which increases sensor sensitivity) and a super wide aperture of f2.8, he was able to use a shutter speed of 1/640 of a second – fast, for a night shot. When using a light, be careful not to agitate the animal. If it seems uncomfortable, switch off the light.
CAMPING GLORY. On a camping holiday, you’ll spend many nights staring at a fire.
Once you’ve had your turn peeling potatoes, use the time to set up a cool campfire scene. Use a tripod and take the photo not too long after sunset – that way there will still be a nice blue or smoky orange hue in the sky, adding some zest
