In this article, I will demonstrate how to take photos of star trails when photographing the night sky. I will explain what type of camera, lens, and other gear is critical, as well as the importance of composition during dark nights; it is very important to know how the stars move on the sky to be able to visualize the final composition. I will also talk in detail about two main challenges: how to focus in darkness and how to set the right exposure. Along with that, the process of taking the photos is only first half of the creative process – post-processing is equally important for the final result. Even though the software post-processing will not be the primary focus of this article, I will briefly shed light on the basic principles. So, let us get started so that you know how to take amazing star trail photos the next time you shoot pictures at night.
