Today's early moon photo.
Aug 8, 2015 08:26:55 #
Clear sky this morning. Used 896mm total and hand held shot.
Aug 8, 2015 08:30:43 #
Aug 8, 2015 08:32:09 #
Photog8 wrote:
Sharp as a tack...super shot! ;-)
Thank you very much, Photog8, for your wonderful comment.
Aug 8, 2015 08:45:39 #
1/80, 896mm, hand held - you are a wizard. And a great shot into the bargain. Don't ever use a tripod - you might get jitter. lol
Aug 8, 2015 08:52:20 #
Delderby wrote:
1/80, 896mm, hand held - you are a wizard. And a great shot into the bargain. Don't ever use a tripod - you might get jitter. lol
Thank you, Delderby. No, I don't use a tripod (too confining). I do take several shots, so that at least one will turn out OK. I did lean against the porch post this morning for my moon shots.
Aug 8, 2015 09:03:06 #
Aug 8, 2015 09:05:38 #
Aug 8, 2015 09:07:32 #
All of your hand-held telephoto shots are always so sharp. You are one of the treasures of the UHH! Would you possibly share your technique with the rest of us?
One little story....my dear departed Mother-in-law was a wonderful lady. She would see a moon like in your photo and say that it is not going to rain....because the (visible) moon is canted in such a way that it would hold water. If the moon is canted in such a way that it would not hold water, it would rain.
One little story....my dear departed Mother-in-law was a wonderful lady. She would see a moon like in your photo and say that it is not going to rain....because the (visible) moon is canted in such a way that it would hold water. If the moon is canted in such a way that it would not hold water, it would rain.
Aug 8, 2015 09:20:13 #
Aug 8, 2015 11:13:58 #
BOB wrote:
Very sharp, Does you1.4 extender auto focus on the 7 d camera?
Thank you, Bob. The Canon 1.4 III will auto focus (fast) with the Canon 7D Mk2 camera.
Aug 8, 2015 11:17:03 #
BIPSTER wrote:
Wonderful shot. Enjoy your 400, I hope to have one someday.
The Canon 100-400 II telephoto zoom lens has 'special' multiple lens coatings that greatly increase the photo contrast, BIPSTER.
Aug 8, 2015 11:25:45 #
dabbe wrote:
All of your hand-held telephoto shots are always so sharp. You are one of the treasures of the UHH! Would you possibly share your technique with the rest of us?
One little story....my dear departed Mother-in-law was a wonderful lady. She would see a moon like in your photo and say that it is not going to rain....because the (visible) moon is canted in such a way that it would hold water. If the moon is canted in such a way that it would not hold water, it would rain.
One little story....my dear departed Mother-in-law was a wonderful lady. She would see a moon like in your photo and say that it is not going to rain....because the (visible) moon is canted in such a way that it would hold water. If the moon is canted in such a way that it would not hold water, it would rain.
Thank you very much, Dabbe. I use a 'Barska' pistol-grip handle which attaches to my lens collar. This really helps to steady my shot.
Your late Mother-In-Law may be right about that.
Aug 8, 2015 11:26:46 #
Aug 8, 2015 11:27:25 #
Regis wrote:
Clear sky this morning. Used 896mm total and hand held shot.
Regis.
Partial moon phases are fun to capture. You have captured this one very well. Thanks for sharing.
Aug 8, 2015 11:54:38 #
Farkle wrote:
Regis.
Partial moon phases are fun to capture. You have captured this one very well. Thanks for sharing.
Partial moon phases are fun to capture. You have captured this one very well. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Phil. Partial and half moon phases show more detail than the full moon.
I have the advantage of living in an area (north Idaho) where the night skies are clear, dry and devoid of harsh city light glare. I find the best time to photograph the moon is between midnight and 4:00am, especially if the moon is almost overhead.
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