Spring Awakening

A 45-minute long exposure showcasing budding spring branches silhouetted against a rotating night sky in Abasár, Hungary. Shot wide open at f/2 on the classic Soviet Zenit 12XP, the Helios 58mm lens captures smooth star trails weaving behind the newly sprouting leaves on Kodak Gold 200 film. The image was heavily overexposed due to the wide open aperture, requiring digital post-processing to bring down the highlights.

• Camera: Zenit 12XP

• Lens: Helios 2/58

• Film: Kodak Gold 200

• Settings: 45 min @ f/2

• Location: Abasár, Hungary

• Date: 2021-04-16