Observatory Trails

A 1.5-hour long exposure capturing dynamic star trails arching gracefully over an astronomical observatory dome in Hortobágy, Hungary - another renowned Dark Sky Park location. Shot on black and white expired Fortepan 200 film using a Minolta XD 5, the image delivers a dramatic monochrome contrast with classical analog grain.

• Camera: Minolta XD 5

• Lens: Minolta Rokkor 35mm f/2.8

• Film: Fortepan 200 (expired)

• Settings: 1.5 hrs @ f/5.6

• Location: Hortobágy, Hungary

• Date: 2023-03-26