Jesus's middle name is Hume! Caution: Some NSFW images within!

[KMFJD]

 

[Fritzo]

I give props to people that can get photos like this...I've tried but the long exposure required always results in streaky images due to the Earth's rotation. Those sub-24mm f/1.8 wide angle lenses are hella expensive to do it right. Can't fork out $1500 for one, so I just enjoy everyone else's work

 

[Ichinisan]

I give props to people that can get photos like this...I've tried but the long exposure required always results in streaky images due to the Earth's rotation. Those sub-24mm f/1.8 wide angle lenses are hella expensive to do it right. Can't fork out $1500 for one, so I just enjoy everyone else's work

Earth is flat! You can't fool me!

 

[zinfamous]

Earth is flat! You can't fool me!

the flat earth still rotates, bro; but the solar system rotates with us, which is why we don't fall off.

 

[mikeymikec]

the flat earth still rotates, bro; but the solar system rotates with us, which is why we don't fall off.

 

[Chaotic42]

 

[KMFJD]

Stockholm telephone exchange in 1890, approximately 5,500 lines

 

[destrekor]

I give props to people that can get photos like this...I've tried but the long exposure required always results in streaky images due to the Earth's rotation. Those sub-24mm f/1.8 wide angle lenses are hella expensive to do it right. Can't fork out $1500 for one, so I just enjoy everyone else's work

That's definitely a composite/stacked photo, not a single frame.

I haven't mastered it myself either, but the main trick is to take multiple exposures of shorter time-lengths, then stack, blend, adjust exposure, etc. As you stated, after a certain amount of time you get noticeable star trails which can look great if that's the goal, but generally people are looking for the hyper-detailed galaxy image which you are not going to get with long exposures. I think it's gotta be under 10 seconds to keep stars sharp. I don't get out to areas with low light pollution much at all so I haven't had much experience with this tactic in the end.

 

[ImpulsE69]

My father in law taught himself to do this taking astronomy pics. He has some amazing nebula and galaxy photos.

 

[rh71]

Now we have SuperCat to the rescue

 

[highland145]

Now we have SuperCat to the rescue

dogs>cats, ITT.

 

[KMFJD]

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

dogs>cats, ITT.

Pff.

Ignore the goofy transition stuff.

 

[ctbaars]

Has to be in Canada ... ?

 

[bigi]

I give props to people that can get photos like this...I've tried but the long exposure required always results in streaky images due to the Earth's rotation. Those sub-24mm f/1.8 wide angle lenses are hella expensive to do it right. Can't fork out $1500 for one, so I just enjoy everyone else's work

This image is not just a single capture. It might also be heavily stacked and/or post processed.

Generally, once can safely expose with wide angle up to 30 seconds. Star trails will show when longer.
It is not that hard to get into this.

Once you get serious, a designated tracking system is a must. Read on it, it will not be that hard after a few tries.

 

[Fritzo]

Morons are using bagels, not donuts.

 

[KMFJD]

 

[Sonikku]

eh, screw it.

http://imgur.com/dlOcLZd

 

[darkswordsman17]

Has to be in Canada ... ?

Canadian police in shorts?

This image is not just a single capture. It might also be heavily stacked and/or post processed.

Generally, once can safely expose with wide angle up to 30 seconds. Star trails will show when longer.
It is not that hard to get into this.

Once you get serious, a designated tracking system is a must. Read on it, it will not be that hard after a few tries.

I was gonna say, I think that's a composite of two different images (what appears to be the sun setting in the lower part).

Everytime I saw the U.S. Capitol Building under renovation a few years back, all I could think is "I'm not sure anyone would mind if it collapsed, with most of the politicians still inside").

 

[SKORPI0]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2246122722307987

 

[Fritzo]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2246122722307987

Reminds me of that waterslide scene in Norbit:

 

[BarkingGhostar]

 

[Paratus]

That’s an impressive level of literary trolling

 

[KMFJD]

 

[Sonikku]

When you just miss the puck.

http://imgur.com/hr217Yg