Progress on Moon Shots
Apr 18, 2019 00:05:01 #
whlsdn
Loc: Colorado
Confession. I've never been very good at night photography. Though I've read about proper techniques, a good shot of the moon has often stymied me. Truthfully, I never plan for it, so when a nice full moon catches my eye, it's too late to hit a refresher course before setting up the old tripod.
And speaking of "old" tripod, all I've ever used is cheap consumer items. Even when I bought my Lumix and upgraded my tripod, it was a Promaster 7100...which is nice and light, and everything works OK except for the tilt, which won't even lock tight for the little Lumix GX85 with a 100-300 tele. Well, that excuse is gone. I found an old tank of a Manfrotto in great condition and used it to capture the full moon tonight. (Don't worry, I let it go right away.)
So samples are here for kind, constructive criticism. I ended up with some oddities and a couple of shots I'm happy with an a few "meh." The odd ones? I've told my wife that the camera lens can capture a "ghost moon" on rare full moon occasions. Even she didn't believe me. I suspect it actually has to do with the Pro Optic C-PL Digital Filter the salesman talked me into when I bought the lens. I realize I've never taken it off - shows how much attention I've been paying to detail during my few years with the Lumix. In self-defense, I've only begun using this lens regularly, more often in the past favoring the 35-100 f/2.8.
Anyway, I've no doubt someone here will easily pinpoint the cause of my scalping of the moon. But first, my happy shot. Then a couple of the "odd" variety (which I actually kinda like), then a "meh" or two. Finally the Manfrotto tank - worked fantastically, but it may be a bit heavy to strap to the backpack.
And speaking of "old" tripod, all I've ever used is cheap consumer items. Even when I bought my Lumix and upgraded my tripod, it was a Promaster 7100...which is nice and light, and everything works OK except for the tilt, which won't even lock tight for the little Lumix GX85 with a 100-300 tele. Well, that excuse is gone. I found an old tank of a Manfrotto in great condition and used it to capture the full moon tonight. (Don't worry, I let it go right away.)
So samples are here for kind, constructive criticism. I ended up with some oddities and a couple of shots I'm happy with an a few "meh." The odd ones? I've told my wife that the camera lens can capture a "ghost moon" on rare full moon occasions. Even she didn't believe me. I suspect it actually has to do with the Pro Optic C-PL Digital Filter the salesman talked me into when I bought the lens. I realize I've never taken it off - shows how much attention I've been paying to detail during my few years with the Lumix. In self-defense, I've only begun using this lens regularly, more often in the past favoring the 35-100 f/2.8.
Anyway, I've no doubt someone here will easily pinpoint the cause of my scalping of the moon. But first, my happy shot. Then a couple of the "odd" variety (which I actually kinda like), then a "meh" or two. Finally the Manfrotto tank - worked fantastically, but it may be a bit heavy to strap to the backpack.
Apr 18, 2019 00:11:14 #
whlsdn
Loc: Colorado
whlsdn wrote:
Confession. I've never been very good at night ph... (show quote)
Oops! I've see I've goofed and put this post in the wrong place. It should more appropriately be in the Photo Galley board, I think. Sorry I missed that! I'll see if I can figure out how to move this...but may have to await an administrator to chide me and do it for this wayward poster.
Apr 19, 2019 23:49:16 #
whlsdn
Loc: Colorado
Well, I messaged the Admin about my mistake, Admin agreed my post should move, and here it is. Now I find I'm stuck with my #2 comment in perpetuity, it seems. Guess once Amin moves, poster is powerless to edit. Ah well. A sleeper anyway.
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