Spur of the moment: For the older folks: watching 11 o’clock news last night 1/12/20 and they put up a shot of the moon. The other half said “look there’s a beautiful moon out”. As up...

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Jan 13, 2020 20:09:48 #

IsoBob Loc: Hamilton, NJ

For the older folks: watching 11 o’clock news last night 1/12/20 and they put up a shot of the moon. The other half said “look there’s a beautiful moon out”. As up to date on everything as I am😅 I didn’t know there was a full moon. I thought going to see about this! Got my sleepy body up out of the chair and got my trusty Oly with my $99 40-150 lens and set my custom moon settings. Out I went on the front porch, looked up and there it was shining brightly. Took a few quick shots and all were pretty much the same. The image is Sooc and handheld. Now note I am 92 and if I can do it you can too! Try download.

Bob

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Jan 13, 2020 20:22:02 #

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

IsoBob wrote:

For the older folks: watching 11 o’clock news last... (show quote)

Great job old timer. Handheld also.

Jan 13, 2020 20:26:20 #

suci Loc: Texas

Excellent shot Bob. Surprisingly sharp for a relatively short lens. I often shoot the moon and I am young enough at 78 to be your son Well maybe.

Jan 13, 2020 21:21:24 #

IsoBob Loc: Hamilton, NJ

Thanks Son but the 150 on the Olympus 4/3 is 2X so it’s actually 300mm. They had a special on this lens some time ago and for the price 5 stars!!

Jan 13, 2020 21:24:17 #

IsoBob Loc: Hamilton, NJ

PixelStan77 wrote:

Great job old timer. Handheld also.

Yes I hate using a tripod unless absolutely necessary. I’ve been at this for a log, long time 😀

Bob

Jan 13, 2020 21:48:33 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Nice shot, Bob. So you're saying this gimpy 65 year old should still be up late enough to see the late news AND be willing to go out into the cold to take photos of the (almost) full moon??? You know the moon gets full in the summer too, don't you?

Jan 13, 2020 22:10:45 #

IsoBob Loc: Hamilton, NJ

It does?? WOW!🤓🤪 In the summer it’s to hot to leave the AC anyway🔥 🦔 Bob
Just a note: I went into the Navy 75 yrs ago on Jan 11 1945

Jan 13, 2020 23:47:17 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

IsoBob wrote:

It does?? WOW!🤓🤪 In the summer it’s to hot to leave the AC anyway🔥 🦔 Bob
Just a note: I went into the Navy 75 yrs ago on Jan 11 1945

So maybe April or October would be JUST right? So you were in the Navy nearly ten years before I was born. My Dad joined in '42 and spent his time in the Pacific on PT boats.

Jan 14, 2020 08:24:57 #

merrytexan Loc: georgia

IsoBob wrote:

For the older folks: watching 11 o’clock news last... (show quote)

i'm impressed you went outside at that time of night to shoot the moon, bob...
wonderful job!

Jan 14, 2020 20:30:03 #

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

IsoBob wrote:

For the older folks: watching 11 o’clock news last... (show quote)

Not me, Bob. My hands are WAY too shaky for a moon shot, but you're an amazing fellow! Always fantastic shots from you!!

Jan 14, 2020 21:33:10 #

IsoBob Loc: Hamilton, NJ

My delicate hands (from never having to do hard steady work) are surprisingly steady. Controlling the camera weight is another issue. Heaviest thing I had to hold for any length of time was my saxophone!🎷🎷My moon shots are basically a point and shoot concept. I have a basic custom setting, grab the camera and grab a few adjusting EV and that’s it and don’t have to be that steady.
Thanks Donna
Bob

Jan 15, 2020 00:37:35 #

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

IsoBob wrote:

Your technique's working, Bob, and I hope you, Mildred and Samantha are having a wonderful new year!

Jan 15, 2020 03:31:25 #