Getting Started
A gentle introduction, without using specialized equipment.
One of the best ways of learning is to just give it a go. The first two practical assignments consider landscape astrophotography. This is a logical starting point, in so much that this genre does not require specialized equipment but, at the same time, does introduce some new challenges. Most likely, your existing camera and tripod system is all that is needed, with perhaps a little insider knowledge and some patience. Some photographers specialize in this field and go to great lengths (and distances) to create spectacular images. For what initially seems to be a straightforward assignment can quickly turn into a complex technical process. We will keep it simple and ...
