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Last night
« on: May 05, 2023, 06:56:08 pm »

There was a (mostly) full moon and a meteor shower peak (Eta Aquarids from Halley's Comet) last night. Normally a full bright moon wouldn't be compatible with seeing meteors but I read it could be a very active shower with meteors numerous and bright enough to overcome the moonlight.
Well, that didn't turn out to be the case. I don't think I saw or photographed a single meteor over several chilly hours of trying (and napping). The consolation is stacking all those night sky shots for the star trails.

Flower Moon rising


Ancient juniper and trails
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Re: Last night
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2023, 05:32:22 am »

I like them both but the first one is my favorite. You seem to have a love affair with the moon  :D
Well done.
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Re: Last night
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2023, 06:48:33 am »

I like the first one, too.
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Re: Last night
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2023, 12:06:41 am »

I like them both but the first one is my favorite. You seem to have a love affair with the moon  :D
Well done.

Thanks! Yeah, it gets me out and can add to a known good scene.

I like the first one, too.

Thanks Bob.
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Re: Last night
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2023, 05:43:04 pm »

They're both interesting, but I really like the way the moon in the first one looks like it is resting on the two trees, as if they were a pedestal.
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Re: Last night
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2023, 03:09:32 am »

Lovely pair, well done.

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Re: Last night
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2023, 02:44:28 pm »

They're both interesting, but I really like the way the moon in the first one looks like it is resting on the two trees, as if they were a pedestal.

Again I have to agree with Arlen.

Excellent work Matt.

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Re: Last night
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2023, 02:20:35 pm »

Nice! How many exposures/how long for the second?

Also, while I'm at it, I might pass through the Black canyon of Gunnison area for a couple of days in August: any nice hikes (read photogenic) that are less busy? Thanks

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Re: Last night
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2023, 03:36:18 pm »

They're both interesting, but I really like the way the moon in the first one looks like it is resting on the two trees, as if they were a pedestal.
Thank you! I'm a fan of this tree already so I can't resist an alignment like this.

Lovely pair, well done.

Thanks Paulo!

Again I have to agree with Arlen.

Excellent work Matt.

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Thank you Dave!

Nice! How many exposures/how long for the second?

Also, while I'm at it, I might pass through the Black canyon of Gunnison area for a couple of days in August: any nice hikes (read photogenic) that are less busy? Thanks

Thanks! 157 exposures in the second. I meant to get more but miscalculated my intervalometer settings. Oops!

As for the canyon, if you are going to the park the North Rim definitely has fewer visitors. Both sides have great views that are easily accessible and very hard hikes into the inner canyon. Outside the park there are a couple of hikes on the North side that are pretty cool. Curecanti Creek is popular with locals but doesn't get many tourists beyond the easy to access overlooks.

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