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Thursday, January 28, 2016
Moon & Clouds
This is a classic example of why moon shots can be so tough, and at times, frustrating. I took these shots during the last full moon. It was about 9 PM, so the sky was very dark. I could see beautiful clouds drifting in front of the moon. However, when I set my exposure for the clouds, the moon was way too bright and lost all detail. When I set my exposure for the bright moon, the clouds became black and were lost. There was really no "happy medium" exposure because the difference was too great. Solution? With camera on tripod, I took two photos in quick succession, one exposed for the clouds and the second exposed for the moon, then combined the two shots. A little like the old "double exposure" photos from film days. But I digress...
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Wonderful capture of the last full moon, thanks for doing all the exposure work!
ReplyDeleteI saw the same effect with the naked eye but only had my phone with me so no chance of really getting the beauty of the clouds drifting by through the low haze.
Wow, what a great result. Almost like a HDR image. I love your creativity. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed you explaining the process, thank you. Great result!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome -- as always and you are so talented and creative!! Thank you for sharing -- as always!! I hope you have a beautiful weekend! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteThis shot looks eerie
ReplyDeleteGreat sky/moon captures and Thanks for passing on how you achieved the results
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images!
ReplyDeleteSuperb shots.
ReplyDeleteA clever idea to get a fabulous photo.
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ReplyDeleteFanatstic shots and great editing! DId you underexpose for MOON and overexpose for sky and then blend?
ReplyDeleteSo that's the secret! Thanks for sharing but I still think I won't remember what to do when the next full moon comes up
ReplyDeletebrilliant shots!
ReplyDeleteVery clever solution & the end result is superb shots of moon & clouds, frothy like coffee!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that you can combine two shots...what a result!
ReplyDeleteNice work. There really are few limits to what can be done in this digital age.
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful!! BOTH images.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question, the moon surface shot I shared was zoom and a tripod.
Great compliment for a real well executed merging of the two. I see this as the book cover for a sci-fi story or a poster for a movie. Indeed well done.
ReplyDeleteFabulous images!
ReplyDeleteJust amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy house nestles under enormous oaks...the view of the moon through its massive limbs and clouds has made me run for my camera dozens of times. Never have managed a shot not worth clicking the bin button. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteloved your shot
Photos are a little scared. the Vampires and the werewolves time.
ReplyDeleteI know the problem, Peter, but you've managed it in a great way. I prefer the first shot.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures of the moon and clouds. Have a special weekend.
ReplyDeleteWell you may feel frustrated - the difference between what you experience and what you can manage to capture is often disappointing, but I think these photos are FABULOUS. I think the first one has the edge with the greater dark and a clearer glow of light around the moon. (There's a word for it but I'm blowed if I can bring it to mind!)
ReplyDeleteWow, I think these are gorgeous images of the moon and clouds. Well done! Happy Skywatching, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow, I think these are gorgeous images of the moon and clouds. Well done! Happy Skywatching, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuper capture of the moon and clouds!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent and spectacular captures!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend, Hilde
You pulled off an impossible shot. Well done.
ReplyDeleteAwesome
ReplyDeleteWow, such impressiv photos !
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
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Amazing shots!
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful images-- Along with the beauty here, I almost expect Dracula to fly in.... :)
ReplyDeleteYou accomplished near perfection,if not perfection,on this one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and dramatic. It reminds me of night time creatures...like vampires and werewolves :).
ReplyDeleteI think you did really well with these shots, I was out at the beach the other night when the full moon was up here then but sadly I didn't have my camera with me.
ReplyDeleteLovely picture! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteStunning shot !
ReplyDeleteI love it. Isn't that basically what HDR does? But HDR is so overused, sucking the life and dynamics out of so many photos.
ReplyDeleteOh my, that's great shot of the moon and sky -nice work!!!! Have a great weekend. Mickie :)
ReplyDeletemagnificent!
ReplyDeleteWow! Very creative and dramatic shots ~ great photo talent!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend to you ~ ^_^
Excellent results!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've NEVER taken a photo of the moon that was anywhere near as nice as this one.
Magical!
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