Hi Athena,
It took several shots to get one that I liked – plus it was cold! I had to play with ISO sensitivity as well as shutter speed because the moon is so bright, it takes just the right balance of exposure to get the details of the moon without it looking like a washed out white ball of light. But it was fun to try. Thank you!
Cathy
Thanks, Carrie. I am loving my new camera! Of course I was outside last night in my warmest coat with camera and monpod – it took several tries before I got a shot that I liked.
Cathy
great shot, tis hard to do as you seem to have to counter what the camera says. Like you say it is the brightest thing in the sky at night. I will be giving it another go in the spring when it is warmer
Yes, it is hard to do. The great thing about a digital camera is you can take as many shots as you want to and then delete all the bad ones. I just played with ISO and shutter speed until I started to see the details, then refined. Also, a monopod or tripod helps. I didn’t really have time to set up my tripod, so I used the monopod that I take when I’m hiking. Worked really well. Thanks, Bruce!
‘Lunar luminosity inspires’ – as do you Cathy..as do you.
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Thanks so much, Mimi! (I liked that line, too! 🙂 )
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Ah, I loved this. Nice, Cathy.
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Thank you, Amy. I hope you had a nice view of that beautiful moon last night.
Cathy
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As a matter of fact, I did see it, Cathy. It was gorgeous.
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Great picture Cathy, was it complicated to do?
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Hi Athena,
It took several shots to get one that I liked – plus it was cold! I had to play with ISO sensitivity as well as shutter speed because the moon is so bright, it takes just the right balance of exposure to get the details of the moon without it looking like a washed out white ball of light. But it was fun to try. Thank you!
Cathy
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That photo is amazing! Wish I had such photographic talent.
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Thanks, Carrie. I am loving my new camera! Of course I was outside last night in my warmest coat with camera and monpod – it took several tries before I got a shot that I liked.
Cathy
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Ah, a fellow perfectionist. Nice to meet you. 😉
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Nice to meet you, Carrie. Yes, busted!
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Why do I have the urge to howl right now?
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Hmmm, I don’t know Robin – a few werewolf tendencies?
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Yup . . . all that vampire/werewolf book series nonsense.
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I know, but there is something about that moon, eh?
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Just beautiful. Your words really compliment the photo.
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Thanks Emily. I’m liking your poetry these days! Miss Cee has sparked a hidden talent I see! 🙂
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Beautiful, Cathy. That big fat moon. Bella luna. It does something to you. Know what I mean?
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I do know what you mean, Brigitte. We have this amazing unobstructed view of the skies to the east of us. I simply could not resist! 🙂
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Holy toledo, that’s a fantastic moon shot, Cathy. And the verse is lovely. I especially like “lunar luminosity inspires.”
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Thanks, Weebs. To be honest, I really liked that last phrase too!
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Oh, and by the way, Weebs, you could say Holy Crap or something of a similar vein. That’s okay with me. 🙂
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great shot, tis hard to do as you seem to have to counter what the camera says. Like you say it is the brightest thing in the sky at night. I will be giving it another go in the spring when it is warmer
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Yes, it is hard to do. The great thing about a digital camera is you can take as many shots as you want to and then delete all the bad ones. I just played with ISO and shutter speed until I started to see the details, then refined. Also, a monopod or tripod helps. I didn’t really have time to set up my tripod, so I used the monopod that I take when I’m hiking. Worked really well. Thanks, Bruce!
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Great shot of a gorgeous moon. Not so easy to do. Way to go! XO
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Thanks! Other than the cold – I finally got out my warmest coat – it was really fun to play with exposure to get the shot.
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