star trails The Doom of The Ancient Beasts

Once, giant beasts ruled the world. For ages their kingdom prevailed feeding on Earth's elements. There were no complexities then, no lies, just brute force of nature. But it wasn't allowed to endure for the ever-lasting thunder and roar of the titans woke the ancient gods. Their retribution came swift as a star was cast over the Earth, burning everything. Life was allowed to continue its existence but in smaller proportions. Now little creatures swarm the Earth greedily swallowing everything in their way, advancing to their doom. In these days of uncertainty Nature reminds us of the glorious days of the titans.

Geological phenomenon in Eastern Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria. This is a single exposure, a little over 1 hour. The rocks are moonlit. I've been extremely lucky to record a bright meteor together with the star trails.

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The long exposure of the night sky, with the northern celestial sphere neatly behind the principal rock formation (almost like a dolmen), corresponds very well to your mythological vision of the scene. I admire your control of lighting and detail.

Boris, you found a very nice foreground for the star trails and you have a good technique using your digital camera. The meteor is a nice extra. I still shoot star trails on film, less energy demanding and no problems with noise reduction after very long exposures. 

Wonderful and interesting shot. Like the bakground with the stars,

but the foreground fitts very well and makes the photo aswell through the great light, beautiful!

Boris,

A wonderful addition to your star-trail gallery of images. The foreground is outstanding. Tahir

Very well done, Boris. BR / Volker