Master the art of capturing stunning wilderness after dark by mastering your camera’s manual settings. Switch to full manual mode and set your ISO between 1600-3200 to capture sufficient light while managing digital noise. Open your aperture to its widest setting (typically f/2.8 or lower) to maximize light gathering capability, and start with a 15-20 second exposure to capture star trails and ambient light. Position your tripod on solid ground and use your camera’s timer or a remote shutter release …