Almost a full moon

[dockothebay]

I know the full moon isn't until tonight, but I was able to get out last night. The icy atmosphere made for a pretty moon!

[Jim Almquist]

Very nice Jackie and from what the moon looked like on the way home tonight should be even better.

[dockothebay]

Thanks Jim, I actually like the color image better. I used the first for a project that needed to be in black/white. I love the deep blue space look. Not sure if I'll get out there tonight or not.

[finnbay]

That blue does set it off nicely, Jackie!

[Dbl]

Very nicely done. I just couldn't get out and take any shots this evening!

[Swimmer]

I know it's my newby-ness compared to most of you, but I just can't seem to capture a good moon image. I've tried my 30d on a tripod with remote trip with varying exposure lengths (usually 2-8 seconds); I've tried using "bulb" but think I screwed that up. So please share your settings and techniques. Thanks.

[dockothebay]

Swimmer - I am also very much an amateur - wayyyyyyyyyyyyy fewer clicks than most of the folks on this forum. Anyway here's the exif data

Canon 30D ISO 500; 400mm; f5.6; 1/100 sec exposure

This was hand held - I ran out on the deck for about 30 seconds after I got the grandkids to bed . We're taking care of the kids at their house and I didn't think to bring the tripod with me - duh!

Another thing that I have learned is to use the burst mode and take several shots at one time - if (I should say when) I'm getting movement when I press/release the shutter, the middle shots tend to be sharpest. I did just a bit of post processsing in iPhoto - sharpening and lightening a bit to get the blue color a little brighter, then cropped it as well.

Keep trying - and keep asking questions - there are lots of very bright folks here who have a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share!

[Swimmer]

I should have mentioned the only lens I have right now is a Tamron 28-75 f2.8. I have tried it with this lens and with a Canon 100-400L. What stands out in your post is the 1/100 sec exposure time. Maybe I'll try tonight if I can get a clear shot. I should also try a simpler post production program as I have PS CS3 which I don't seem to have time to get to know...it actually has been discouraging me from doing any post processing (you know the layers and all that). Thanks.

[dockothebay]

My lens is the 100-400L, and you're right, I think the shorter exposure will make a huge difference. The first time I tried any moon shots I started with a couple seconds and then went shorter and shorter - I was amazed at how bright the moon is when you're shooting it in the dark sky. Good luck, lookiing forward to seeing your results.

I have PS Elements and the learning curve is pretty steep, I'm working on it, but often the adjustments in iPhoto do pretty well.

[Dbl]

If you want take a look at this older post, it has good information on shooting both the moon and some night shots or star shots.

Post located here

[dockothebay]

Thank you for finding that one Dan - I knew it was out there somewhere!

[Scott M]

Nice job folks. I was thinking photos when I saw the full moon last night and I saw a great sun dog all day today...too bad I was working.

[JayinMN]

Nice job Jackie, I do like the color one a little better. Its the "deep blue space" look I like as well.

[eyeguy 54]

The blue is really dandy!

[dockothebay]

Thanks all!

[Swimmer]

Thanks dbl for the link. It's great to be able to retrieve such a thoughtful informative post.