Assignment #346: Nightscapes

Photo By Ivan Pedretti

Just because the sun has gone down doesn’t mean you need to put your camera gear away. Use this opportunity to create some nightscapes using a long exposure. Submit your best moonlight, star trails, Milky Way or light-painting shots by October 10.—Kristan Ashworth, Managing Editor

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