Rookie Needing Advice

[JamieCoxx]

Both images are 30 seconds. I’m in the suburbs so there is a lot of ambiant light but I’m planning on going out to the coast to try some long exposure and would love advice on how to get the best images.

 

[D7K]

Would need more information on what it was that you're trying to shoot here; at a guess, I'll say you're trying to shot the stars?

What camera are you using? What lens were you using, ISO/ f stop? As you said this is 30 seconds, I'll guess ISO was low <400 and that you were using higher f stop.

Biggest issue I see here is that both shots are out of focus, did you use manual focus? Also, 30 seconds is a little long if you're looking to get sharp spot stars otherwise you'll begin to see some trails...

There's a wealth of youtube videos and online material that can help you with step, recommendations etc in order to help you shoot the night sky...

https://iso.500px.com/night-sky-photo-tutorial/

One thing I would say however, is to try and include something in the frame other than just the stars as an interesting point....

 

[RickyMidnight]

use tripod?