Full moon and stars
Uploaded: December 06, 2012
Real moon Dec 1 2012; fake stars and planets
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Peter W. Marks December 07, 2012
I took the shot of the moon for Dale's KISS challenge on the last day of November and then realised that we were already into Dec so decided to add the stars plus Saturn, Venus and assorted constellations. You might recall that I did something very similar to this using the rusty base of a large skillet but here the moon is the real thing with no PS work done on it. The color was very unusual. #1502355Dale Hardin December 07, 2012
We often see the moon that color here, Peter. Glad you added the stars because those we do not see, except Venus which of course is a planet. #10455069Debbie E. Payne December 07, 2012
Nicely done, Peter! Looks like a Halloween harvest moon shot. #10455142Michael Kelly December 07, 2012
It is so red it looks like Mars. Great find and capture to get this red moon Peter. #10455261Jeff E Jensen December 07, 2012
Nice work, Peter! #10455280lisa anderson December 08, 2012
Lovely shot of the moon, Peter. Congrats on your EP! #10456540Kristin Duff December 08, 2012
Awesome and congrats on your EP! #10456642Anthony L. Mancuso December 08, 2012
Cool shot Peter...I heard through the grapevine that Santa is getting my son a decent telescope for Xmas, if that's true I can't wait to see if I can attach my camera to it to get some celestial images :) #10456689Stephen Shoff December 09, 2012
Nicely done, Peter.Did you use a tripod? If so, two challenges in one. #10456728
Rita K. Connell December 09, 2012
looking good I really like this one peter, I saw the moon last month plus I didn't have my camera with me so I wasn't able to get a shot. but very cool to see. I like that you added the stars and planets. #10457347Elaine Hessler December 10, 2012
Very fun and pretty! Congrats on the EP! We are looking into buying a camera for our telescope, but need one that will fire without a lens attached. Let me know if any of you have any suggestions! I think we may be renting one instead of buying (very expensive). #10459485Peter W. Marks December 11, 2012
Many thanks to all of you my friends.Elaine Hessler December 11, 2012
Hi Peter-I am not surprised at your settings-the moon is incredibly bright, and I've had to keep decreasing the exposure to get the detail on the moon's surface (using a tripod:)I can't believe this, but my camera does fire without a lens on manual mode. I am baffled because our local camera shop told me we would need a very expensive camera body to use an adapter so it could be used with the telescope. So thanks for the suggestion-duh! I'll let you know what we end up with if we can find an adapter that works with our telescope. Maybe we can get some really cool images of nebulae, ect! #10460305
Dale Hardin December 11, 2012
Peter, you are correct about the ambient light where I live. There is so much you can almost read at night outside. #10460385Teresa H. Hunt December 11, 2012
Love this one Peter. Someday I'll get a good shot of the moon.I've seen the moon this color many times, usually in the fall. I've also seen the moon hanging low in the sky and so big you probably wouldn't need a telephoto :) #10461090
Beth Spencer December 11, 2012
Peter, Congratulations on your EP! I think you did a great moon shot! I always find it hard to get a good one, but I still keep trying. Great job adding stars and constellations. #10461102Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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