One step closer...

Finally a clear night with plenty of stars out! Unfortunately the nature of shooting night shots is staying up past my bed time editing so I may add a second post if I find any noteworthy shots when I look over these again at a more reasonable hour!
However, 170 long exposures on one composition and a few other random snaps made for a fun evening with some pleasing results. Looking at the star trail photo, it would seem the shot may benefit from even more exposures in order to complete each arc, though it is an interesting effect as it is. Either way, every time I leave the house with my camera I feel like I am learning and making progress and at the very least enjoying the experience.