r/LongExposurePics

No tripod — I placed the camera on the ground of a pedestrian overpass and supported it by hand for the 30-second exposure.

I'd long wanted to try photographing a panorama with star trails, but for one reason or another, I'd never had the chance. While on La Palma, I finally decided to dedicate an entire night to this project, taking advantage of one of the darkest skies in Europe and a location that seemed perfect for attempting something I'd long had in mind.

That evening, however, wasn't easy at all: the wind was blowing fiercely, and keeping my equipment stable during the sequence of shots was a real challenge. I had to make several attempts and be very patient before I managed to get a sufficiently clear sequence.

In the end, I managed to capture this shot, with the stars rotating above the volcanic landscape. After putting off this type of shot for so long, I'm happy to have finally managed to capture it right here, under one of the most beautiful skies I've ever photographed.

Lisbon, Portugal 2025

.6sec, f9, iso50

Location: Positano, Italy
Duration: 20 sec
Device: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lens: Wide (Main Lens)
App: LSC Long Shot Camera 📸