8 Degrees around Polaris

[ewaizel]

In other words, a 30 minute exposure looking north.
For those lovers of astrophotography.....

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8615877038_8c0ef59b74_b.jpg

[Runmonty]

Ooh - I like this. Looking up at the foreground trees with the diagonal line makes this for me.

[Marko]

Nice one ewaizel and I agree w/RM.

[Doug L]

... foreground trees with the diagonal line makes this for me.

Totally agree - makes the image much more dramatic. Great shot!

[Randitola]

LOVE this stuff...I'm still attempting to capture comet Panstarrs, but between weather and busy schedules.....no luck yet. I love the composition of your shot. Almost makes me dizzy! :)

[asnow]

I too like the way the trees draw your eye right to Polaris.

[casil403]

This is just so great! I have to get out and try this one night...maybe a camping weekend!

[Iguanasan]

I really have to get out and try this! Awesome results.

[ewaizel]

For those who want to try this, yes, you need total darkness. I've done this at home. Even if I live at the edge to the metro area, the orange glow of the city is always there after a long exposure.
If you are interested in the exposure details, this was ISO 200, f/5 on a 10 mm wide angle lens. This particular shot was done at the BC interior; specifically Shuswap lake about 150 Km away from Kamloops which is the biggest population around. Very peaceful place.

[Mad Aussie]

Cool ... almost trippy!