Thursday, September 23, 2021

Harvest Moon

"Harvest" Full Moonrise: Sept. 20, moonrise at 7:08PM, 95 degrees (on the compass). Sunset @6:50PM.
 
Armed with this information, I headed out with camera, telephoto and wide angle lenses, and tripod, at about 6:15PM, to an overlook with clear views to the east.


Looking west, I made it just in time to catch the setting sun. But I was hoping to catch the Harvest moon. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long.
 


Ghosts!!




More ghosts!



I was right next to the Summit House Restaurant, so before driving home, I decided to practice my night photography. The restaurant is up on a hill and has wonderful views.
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"Harvest" Full Moonset: Sept. 21, moonset at 7:12AM, 268 degrees (on the compass). Sunrise @6:39AM.
 
Armed with this information, I headed out with camera, telephoto and wide angle lenses, and tripod, at about 6:15AM, to an overlook with clear views to the west.
Kind of fun to see the same moon, from the previous night, now setting on the western horizon.
 



**Manipulated Photo Alert**  Yes, I took the photo of the wooden stairs. Yes, I took a photo of the moon. But the moon never lined up like this over the stairs. Photoshop has a feature now called "Replace Sky", and it makes it too easy to replace a so-so sky with something more dramatic (in this case, a moon). It works wonderfully, and I have nothing against it. I just think we should tell people when we manipulate photos like this.
 
As the moon was setting on the horizon, the park turned on the sprinklers!

An added benefit was getting to enjoy the sunrise!
 


As the moon moved lower on the horizon into the soupy haze, and the sun rose on the eastern horizon, brightening up the sky, the moon all but disappeared. Can you still see it??
 
Linking with Skywatch Friday.
Thanks for stopping by!!

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44 comments:

  1. Marie SmithSeptember 23, 2021 at 12:28 PM

    Gorgeous! Love every one!

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  2. TomSeptember 23, 2021 at 12:32 PM

    ...they are fabulous, but your header is the winner for me.

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  3. JimSeptember 23, 2021 at 1:03 PM

    Really great shots.

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  4. Carol @Comfort Spring StationSeptember 23, 2021 at 1:36 PM

    the sunset is wonderful but I love that gigantic moon

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  5. William KendallSeptember 23, 2021 at 3:12 PM

    Gorgeous views.

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  6. CatarinaSeptember 23, 2021 at 4:01 PM

    I have no words to tell you how I feel when I look at these pictures.
    No adjectives to describe them.
    They sparked an absolute desire to steal them! But I won't. Promise. : )
    I still feel the need to select my favourite... a difficult task... but here it is... the header picture!!

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  7. RomiSeptember 23, 2021 at 4:26 PM

    Marvelous photos!

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪September 23, 2021 at 4:55 PM

    Great photos of the harvest moon. I love the "replace sky" feature. I am sorry to say that I haven't always said when I used it.

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  9. CloudiaSeptember 23, 2021 at 5:50 PM

    Oh man I just feel so lucky to know you

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  10. Liz A.September 23, 2021 at 7:09 PM

    Great shots. And I know how hard it is to get good shots of the moon.

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  11. jack69September 23, 2021 at 7:15 PM

    Just WOW, we have never seen shots like this. Clear as a Bell. Loved the wooden stair/moon shot no matter how that is GREAT.
    Love it Thanks. Life can be beautiful, and some folks can film it.
    Sherry & jack

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  12. AngieSeptember 23, 2021 at 8:14 PM

    Fabulous photos, and thanks for being forthcoming about your manipulated photo! I would call it art!

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  13. Einari SinappiSeptember 23, 2021 at 10:36 PM

    Your Photography is bloody fantastic! As per usual. You must have a good Camera. ;) Thank you very much for sharing. Did miss it myself but your photos gives a very good impression what it was.

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  14. Iris FlaviaSeptember 23, 2021 at 11:15 PM

    Wow, just wow! Those colors! Thanks a lot for sharing! Wish my Dad was still around.
    Cool also with the stairs. Oh, I miss Photoshop!

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  15. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"September 23, 2021 at 11:36 PM

    Thanks for doing the getting up early bit for me; I intended to do something similar but didn't make it! These are some stunning shots.

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  16. Bill September 24, 2021 at 12:52 AM

    Excellent stuff! Some very fine images!

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  17. Billy Blue EyesSeptember 24, 2021 at 1:43 AM

    All I can say is they are Awesome noting more to add

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  18. Nanda kumarSeptember 24, 2021 at 2:12 AM

    Marvellous shots. Love the blurred moon with bushy foreground

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  19. s.cSeptember 24, 2021 at 2:35 AM

    Again beautiful photo's and your header also good as National Geographic cover. Double spread please.

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  20. BillSeptember 24, 2021 at 3:25 AM

    Beautiful photos, I love them all. Your new header is stunning!

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  21. Anne (cornucopia)September 24, 2021 at 4:08 AM

    Wow, fantastic moon photos!

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  22. At Home In New ZealandSeptember 24, 2021 at 4:12 AM

    For a moment there, I thought you must have stayed up all night! Had to go back and read it properly :)
    You got some great photos.

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  23. MichelleSeptember 24, 2021 at 7:51 AM

    A great series and I like that manipulated photo, no matter how it came to be.

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  24. LeaSeptember 24, 2021 at 8:59 AM

    Great photos!
    My favorite is the one with the dark wildflowers/weeds in the foreground.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  25. Light and VoicesSeptember 24, 2021 at 10:49 AM

    Greetings and Salutations! Harvest moon shots are delightful. Ghosts? mmmm. It is near Halloween. I hope you had some apple cider. It is fall.

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  26. VENTANA DE FOTOSeptember 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM

    Admirables fotografías cuando el sol se pones y empieza a notarse ya la oscuridad.

    Buen reportaje. Feliz otoño.

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  27. LisaSeptember 24, 2021 at 11:30 AM

    Nice ones! I especially like the silhouette one, I think #8. Also, what a great photoshopped moon and bridge! I agree it's okay, as long as one says it's altered.

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  28. picpholioSeptember 24, 2021 at 12:35 PM

    Perfect images and now and then some photoshop is nothing to worry about :-)

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  29. carol l mckennaSeptember 24, 2021 at 1:16 PM

    Wow! Awesome Harvest Moon shots and later manipulated night shots too ~ Xo Dazzling!

    Living in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A creative Harbor)

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  30. AlanaSeptember 24, 2021 at 3:19 PM

    What a lovely set of photos. Yes, I could see the moon in your last photo. My favorite was the 7th from the bottom, with the plants in front of the moon. You really got a lot of moon detail in those shots. Very enjoyable!

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  31. JoyfulSeptember 24, 2021 at 3:38 PM

    Awesome moon and night photos.

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  32. JocelynSeptember 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM

    Gorgeous shots!

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  33. Linda W.September 24, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    Nice moon photos!

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  34. Nancy ChanSeptember 25, 2021 at 1:02 AM

    I love your blog header. Stunning moon and sun shots.

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  35. Shiju SugunanSeptember 25, 2021 at 1:30 AM

    These are excellent shots. Nicely planned shoot.

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  36. KlaraSeptember 25, 2021 at 3:09 AM

    well done! you surely didn't waste harvest moon appearance.

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  37. SharonSeptember 25, 2021 at 10:01 AM

    These are all fantastic photos. I love the moon close-ups and I love your night shots of the restaurant. It looks so inviting. That photoshopped one of the stairs is outstanding. Great job.

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  38. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderSeptember 25, 2021 at 7:30 PM

    Dearest Peter,
    Wow, love your new header photo from the Desert Road; you posted about on September 2.
    And how very special are your harvest moon photos here; incredible.
    The setting sun was also spectacular.
    Wish we could see the sky here like that but too many tall trees around.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  39. Divers and SundrySeptember 27, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    Stunning sky and moon photos!

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  40. Hena TayebSeptember 28, 2021 at 7:43 AM

    Oh my.. absolutely stunning.

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  41. LindaSeptember 29, 2021 at 11:01 PM

    Wow. Outstanding!

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  42. Kenneth Cole SchneiderOctober 4, 2021 at 1:08 PM

    I hurried out to photograph the Harvest Moon setting into the lake, but it disappeared into the clouds before I ever reached the lake. I agree-- composite phots can be very creative and should be identified as such.

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  43. italiafinlandiaOctober 10, 2021 at 1:48 AM

    Hello Peter, your shots of the Harvest Moon are stunning. You are right: we should always warn our readers in case of "Photo manipulation"!

    I have dedicated a nice post to the Harvest Moon too, including a wonderful song. I will try to link it here, in case you would like to check it out: https://traitaliaefinlandia.com/2021/08/29/la-luna-del-raccolto/

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  44. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 10, 2021 at 2:05 PM

    Glorious moon shots! The autumn harvest moon is always so eye catching. I like the photoshop photo--well done!

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