Goin to do some night photography: Joining a group with pro Curt Weinhold at Cherry Springs state park in PA. Its on the list of darkest places, and i cant wait to give this type of...

cosmo54 Loc: Easton, PA but will travel for photos

Joining a group with pro Curt Weinhold at Cherry Springs state park in PA. Its on the list of darkest places, and i cant wait to give this type of photography a try. Hoping for milky way....if not this weekend, then next weekend. Wish me luck

Any other hogs in the area going to this tonight?

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I think one of my ex girlfriend's heart is on that list of darkest places.

Good luck with your venture. I'm sure Curt will have a lot to offer, and don't be afraid to ask questions. I wish the location were closer, I'd be tempted to travel a little for that. Unfortunately, you quite a bit farther than a 1/2 drive.
--Bob

cosmo54 wrote:

Joining a group with pro Curt Weinhold at Cherry Springs state park in PA. Its on the list of darkest places, and i cant wait to give this type of photography a try. Hoping for milky way....if not this weekend, then next weekend. Wish me luck

Any other hogs in the area going to this tonight?

Rongnongno Loc: FL

rmalarz wrote:

I think one of my ex girlfriend's heart is on that list of darkest places. .../...

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Take a flashlight and do some light painting while you're out there.

repleo Loc: Boston

This Weds through Friday are peak nights for MW if you get clear skies.
Good luck and post some results.

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

IF you decide to do some light painting please be aware of your surroundings as many folks go to the area for long exposure shots and your light could trash their shots.

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

cosmo54 wrote:

Joining a group with pro Curt Weinhold at Cherry Springs state park in PA. Its on the list of darkest places, and i cant wait to give this type of photography a try. Hoping for milky way....if not this weekend, then next weekend. Wish me luck

Any other hogs in the area going to this tonight?

oddly enough, have been thinking about the milky way for the past few evenings. i remember, in my childhood, being able to see it regularly in my home, then, in hartford, connecticut. but no more. the last time i saw it was with Erica, when we were doing the grand canyon on the colorado river.

plessner Loc: North Dakota

have fun
let us know how it goes

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

cosmo54 wrote:

Joining a group with pro Curt Weinhold at Cherry Springs state park in PA. Its on the list of darkest places, and i cant wait to give this type of photography a try. Hoping for milky way....if not this weekend, then next weekend. Wish me luck

Any other hogs in the area going to this tonight?

Have been considering doing the same. In fact, going to look at a couple of places today for possible use tonight or Friday night. Found there are several good tutorials on YouTube. Just enter photographing the milky way. From what I have learned, there are several things to consider. This time of the year Milky Way will be very low in the horizon. Best nights and times are when there is no moon visible in the sky. Would suggest that you go this week, next week may be too late for a good photograph. The YouTube tutorials will give you all the information needed as to when to photograph, what lens to use, ISO, f stop, shutter speed, etc. Good luck, have fun, and lets us know how it went.

repleo Loc: Boston

The iPhone App Photopils is an amazing planning assistant for anybody considering night photography especially Milky Way shots.

cosmo54 Loc: Easton, PA but will travel for photos

Thanks everyone. I'll post a photo or 2 when i get home tonight. My biggest problem ws realizing that the earth moves a lot faster than we realize! I had trouble getting stars that didnt come out like little streaks. My lens is a 16-35 f4. I also have a 8-15 f2.8 but i didnt try that one because i didnt wnt the fish eye look...but maybe i should have at least tried it.

If the weather cooperates, im going to give it another try this weekend.

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

cosmo54 wrote:

Thanks everyone. I'll post a photo or 2 when i get home tonight. My biggest problem ws realizing that the earth moves a lot faster than we realize! I had trouble getting stars that didnt come out like little streaks. My lens is a 16-35 f4. I also have a 8-15 f2.8 but i didnt try that one because i didnt wnt the fish eye look...but maybe i should have at least tried it.

If the weather cooperates, im going to give it another try this weekend.

Use the 500 rule, 500 divided be focal length (FF 35mm) gives maximum number of seconds to leave shutter open.
I use apsc and multiply this by two thirds. It's not perfect but gets you pretty close.