Panoramic Star Trails

Over the years, Alex Wides has perfected a personal technique that results in creating 360-degree star trail panoramas. The technique is especially complex to execute due to the challenge of capturing the entire sky as it rotates throughout the night.

In this talk, Alex will focus on the aspect of capturing these images on location. He will demonstrate how he operates on-site, while also conveying the passion behind how he developed his technique. Additionally, he will explore aspects related to editing the images, including color correction and the final file quality.

Alex will share tips and insights into the entire process, from the initial concept to the finished product, showing the intricate steps that transform a series of raw images into a breathtaking star trail panorama.