Simple as it may seem, the sky is one of the most complex sightseeing objectives we may get on Earth. Capturing its beauty, though, is not as easy as it seems.

Here we have some outstanding examples of what astral photography looks like, as well as some tips and tricks so that you can get the same results too!

Washington, USA

Yep, this photo is taken right near the city. One of the best tips in this case is to step away from the city life and head out to a field or into the woods to get a great shot. Any kind of artificial life, even our usual street lights, would ruin the sky light and photo quality.

Photo: Dave Morrow

Argentina

If you’ve got the chance to hike, get your boots ready and spend the night on a mountain. As you reach higher altitudes, the air pressure changes, the atmosphere is more pure and you get a better view on the space. Adjust your camera and get ready for magic!

Photo: Greg Boratyn

Finland

One of the most important aspects of astral photography is adjusting your camera settings. There are plenty of tutorials online that teach you the secrets to capturing space beauty, so make sure to study them and, of course, practice as often as possible.

Photo: Esa Rosqvist

California, USA

Strange as it may seem, the sunrise is actually a great moment to capture the space beauty. If you capture the right moment, the colors of the sky mix while the stars and constellations still can be seen. One of the secrets to perfect astral photography is to wait for the right moment.

Photo: Sairam Sundaresan

Turkey

If you’re planning an astral photography session, always bring a tri-pod with you. Aside from being quite difficult to keep the camera in the same angle twice, staying still is key to taking long exposure shots. And long exposure is your best friend when capturing the stars.

Photo: Viktoria G.

Wyoming, USA

Strange as it may seem, temperature also changes the game when it comes to star visibility. At lower temperatures, you may get a better vision over the sky.. and, of course, make sure that the sky isn’t too cloudy.

Photo: David Lane

New Zealand

Of course, not everybody gets the chance to see the Aurora Borealis, but even so, with a little luck (and a lot of practice), you can get flawless shots of the impressive space surrounding our tiny planet.

Photo: Jay Daley