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Frank Goodin
 

Double-Exposing Moon Shots


I've tied the last two months during full moons to double-expose the moon onto different landscapes and haven't had any luck. What I've been doing is exposing the landscape at the required exposure - whatever it may be - and then placing the moon into the picture. But the moon always seems to just appear as a ghost image. My moon exposure is f/8 at 125 or 250 with 100 speed film. What am I doing wrong? Any advice appreciated ... thanks.


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November 03, 2004

 

Bob Cammarata
  If you are exposing the landscape FIRST, the spot where your moon will later appear may be too bright. Try exposing the moon first, (f-11 at 1/125 with 100 ASA/ISO), then shoot the landscape with the moon positioned in a dark part of the sky.


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November 03, 2004

 
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