Astrophotography is the technique that allows to obtain great images of the Universe’s bodies: from the planets to the moon, from galaxies to nebula , from the Sun to the star clusters. Astrophotography of some objects may be simple while for other, especially because of their low brightness, it’s more difficult and may require special instruments and techniques. Thanks to the digital revolution that went in photography in the last 10 years, astrophotography made great steps forward, and everyone can get great pictures of the universe using the right instruments.
Star Trails has always been fascinating for many of us, capturing the astro requires a clear night sky, preferably a no moon night and location which has least light pollution. Our team has scouted around the Mumbai and will take you to some of the best locations to capture the trails. You will be able to understand star photography technique and shoot the star trails and the milky way. Lets plan an extravagant weekend getaway and feel refreshed amid the splendid nature while the twinkling stars take care of you.
Astrophotography Journeys at Morbe has an interesting location with lakes and water bodies around with minimum light pollution This is one of the closest location from Mumbai and Pune and gives us the best opportunity to explore and shoot from the time sunset and blue hour and then proceed with the star trails.
The workshop will include the following:
An introduction to Astro Photography
Understanding the camera setting for shooting at night
Discuss about high ISO vs Low ISO, 8 bit vs 16 bit and RAW image processing, etc.
Closest Airport: Pune
Closest Railway Station: Pune
Reach Chandni 6:00 PM and proceed to the location.
After check in we get introduced to each other over some tea.
Discuss about star trails along with tea and snacks.
Camera Settings:
ISO
Shutter Speed
Aperture
Lens Focussing
Composition
Dinner.
Proceed to location and start shooting the stars.
Later towards mid-night proceed towards Pune.
Tour Ends.
