Topic: Super Moon 7/14 (Read 2835 times)

plugsnpixels · « **on:** July 13, 2014, 01:54:49 am »

It looks just like the Honey Moon from the summer, but here it is! This will do until someone with better glass comes along...

Canon Rebel T3, 75-300 zoom at max, color adjusted in Camera RAW and popped in Topaz Adjust>HDR Collection>Dynamic Pop.

PeterAit · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2014, 11:10:16 am »

It is indeed impressive, we saw it here at the North Carolina coast last night. Then, it was still in the sky just after sunrise. E-M1 with 50-200 zoom.

plugsnpixels · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2014, 12:22:17 pm »

That's nice Peter! Shooting it in daylight (great idea!) gave it much better context.

Notice how the angle of the Moon is different from when I saw it in LA last night.

Chris Calohan · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2014, 02:08:18 pm »

And mine though it was a really lifeless night in a hazy milky sky.

plugsnpixels · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2014, 02:12:37 pm »

I like that Chris, the Moon really pops and the overall tonal range is well-balnaced. The only thing I could ask for is a better centering of the Moon in the opening.

Chris Calohan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2014, 03:55:46 pm »

I deliberately kept it from being dead center...I wanted the viewer to become a part of the image, not have it jammed into his/her face.

plugsnpixels · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2014, 03:59:15 pm »

I do feel involved! I want to move the camera to the right, ha!

Chris Calohan · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2014, 06:40:53 pm »

Artistic license...

Eric Myrvaagnes · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2014, 07:08:42 pm »

Oh, it was so much simpler back in wet darkroom days. All you had to do was move the aspirin to a better position.

plugsnpixels · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2014, 07:12:25 pm »

I guess I'm spoiled by messing with Vue and Terragen...

Rory · « **Reply #10 on:** July 15, 2014, 01:19:02 am »

Here is mine.

plugsnpixels · « **Reply #11 on:** July 15, 2014, 01:45:38 am »

That's great Rory!

Doc · « **Reply #12 on:** July 15, 2014, 02:00:47 am »

Great shots.
I love the boat and the water - inspirational.
Here is one taken early in the morning just outside of Lightning Ridge EF 100-400 1/60 sec f10
Sharpened in lightroom and cropped.

It's really clear out west and some nights are star filled wonders - and if you are up at the right time with the moon rising, pitch black and as clear as you would like.
A 100-400mm lens is all it takes.
(Oh to own an 800mm ....)
I actually left the 1.4 and 2x extender at home in the spare grab bag ..... lesson learnt on packing.

Doc · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2014, 02:06:26 am »

Quote from: plugsnpixels on July 15, 2014, 01:45:38 am

That's great Rory!

+1
Where did you take the shot ?

plugsnpixels · « **Reply #14 on:** July 15, 2014, 02:08:50 am »

Doc, so THAT'S what sharp looks like-!

Doc · « **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2014, 02:22:15 am »

Quote from: plugsnpixels on July 15, 2014, 02:08:50 am

Doc, so THAT'S what sharp looks like-!

cheers - Yeah I guess so - it was cold really early and I was balanced on the bonnet of the 4x4 with a bean bag.
But I really wanted the shot.
It really helped that Mr Cannon made a great lens for me to play with.
(and My lovely wife let me buy it.)

The day shots of the moon I have seen are fantastic, I have tried in different areas to get them - they just dont seem as sharp - .... maybe atmospheric conditions etc ..... have attached one taken back in 2011 whilst we were down in Tasmania.
Taken at 436pm in the afternoon f11 - 1/125sec same lens Not as sharp - 5D MKII - the other was with the 1DX.

The Tassie shot was much closer to a city - so I am guessing more light pollution and so on.

plugsnpixels · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2014, 02:34:06 am »

Ah, Down Under! I wondered why the Moon was upside-down!

Doc · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2014, 02:47:15 am »

... ha ha ha ..... yeah down under thanks

... Really is it upside down ? or is it your moon that's upside down ?

Found a few sites that are worth a look ...

http://www.lightstalking.com/how-to-photograph-the-moon

http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/03/21/super-moon-photography-how-to-shoot-the-moon/

Have been studying various techniques.
I have a ways to go ..... and am happy for any advice.

Doc · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2014, 02:48:49 am »

I'm going to try what Chris did with his shot - it's a really nice effect.

Rory · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2014, 09:26:13 am »

Quote from: Doc on July 15, 2014, 02:06:26 am

+1
Where did you take the shot ?

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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