Amateur Photographer – 20 July 2019

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KIT LIST




PhotoPills app
The PhotoPills app is a night photographer’s
holy book, offering all the information you
need for a successful shot, from the phase
of the lunar cycle, to the time of rise and set
and details of twilight phases. The app is
very precise, which is why I teach clients
how to use it in almost all of my workshops.


Remote trigger
A remote trigger is essential for
a razor-sharp surface shot of
the moon, as you need to avoid
touching the camera at all
costs. If you don’t have one to
hand, you might be able to use
the in-camera timer, depending
on the technique you’re using.

L-bracket
To prevent camera movement
you need to keep everything
steady using decent, sturdy kit.
A tripod with the legs splayed
well out is preferable, with an
L-bracket fixing the camera to
the tripod for speed, stability
and flexibility.

Technique LUNAR PHOTOGRAPHY


Promising the mo


Including the moon in a landscape image has its challenges, but Ol l ie Tay lor


knows how to overcome them and make the most of two popular passions


Corfe Castle at 2am
shrouded in mist
Nikon D810, 14-24mm, 15sec
at f/3.2, ISO 1000, Gitzo
tripod and L-bracket


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