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The Comet and The Moon

© Michael McCook

The Comet and The Moon

Uploaded: March 14, 2013

Description

Comet Pan Starr with the Crescent Moon from the Mojave Desert.Tripod mounted Nikon D7000.Composite of 3 images merged.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

DICK SELF March 14, 2013

Fantastic shot-Mike-Love it !!!!-Lucky you to be at right place right time. great work !
Dickster----- #1519130

Michael McCook March 14, 2013

Thanks Dick, I appreciate that. I actually planned to shoot the Comet a few days earlier. Scouted around for a good locale which wasn't blocked by mountains or stray light. When I looked at the pictures, I realized I needed something in the foreground to make it more visually pleasing. That same night I had shot some sunset pictures of the windmill and the Joshua tree as silhouettes just in case. Glad I did as they had pretty much the same coloration. #10609363

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 14, 2013

Very nice work, Michael - certainly makes for a dramatic composition. #10609567

Michael McCook March 14, 2013

Thank you Nikki, that's what I was going for :)
#10609721

Karen Celella June 21, 2013

Wonderful creation, Michael. #10741070

Michael McCook June 21, 2013

Thanks Karen!! :) #10741247

John Rivera level-classic February 11, 2016

This one should have gotten Gold! Great image! #11434260

Michael McCook February 11, 2016

Thanks John! I appreciate that. #11434333

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