Yes this was a hand held and just one of several "failed" attempts. I would have liked to exposed it a little longer, but I didnt have a tripod, and couldnt hold my breath any longer. haha. I thought about cropping it, but for some reason or another, I just love the traditional picture frame shape. More than likely if I am not cropping out too much, that is the reason. But I would like to thank you.
Neat thing to do. And great photo. I take it to be a handheld, otherwise you may have exposed abit longer to get a few stars in the sky?? Or else I dont really understand why so much uncropped black sky :P And as I said.. I dont think the picture would have minded a slightly longer exposure.