This summer has been pretty long, so I've had a lot of time to practice my star trail skills. These are just two examples, one made at Serra da Estrela in Portugal and another one at the base of Pico Urriellu (Naranjo de Bulnes) in the Picos de Europa National Park.

It's been a long summer here in NW Spain. It feels like we've had nothing but sunny and clear skies for the last two months. I'm more than ready for some fall weather but hey, if life gives you sun and blue skies, you play with star trails.

This is what I wanted to show you in this video. If you've never shot the night sky, then this can be good to get you started. I talk about the gear you will need, and the software.

Hope you enjoy it!