Pier Stars

Long exposure of a pier at dusk with starburst lights, resembling pier stars, reflecting on the water.

The starburst effect on the pier lights in Hull, Massachusetts reminded me of stars in the night sky. In photography, this effect happens when small, bright light sources, like streetlights or the sun, radiate sharp, pointed rays. It can be achieved by using a small aperture (a high f-stop number such as f/16 or f/22), which adds a magical, sparkling quality to the image.


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