REDISCOVERING MYSELF THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Sunday, October 20, 2013

I See the Moon.....

I have NEVER been able to take a photo of the moon that looked like the moon!  Saturday night, my brother-in-law texted me to ask if I had seen the moon, so I went outside.  It was one night after a full moon, and it didn't seem especially large or anything, plus I'm always dealing with utility lines because I live in town.  My first three shots were terrible....blurry, double-image, etc.   Then I put on the 300mm lens, set my ISO at 800 and my shutter speed to 1/1250.  No tripod, either.  Success!  (My brother-in-law has a prettier view of the moon, framed by tall pine trees behind their house, a hill in the background and no visible utility lines. Next time, I might drive to their house and shoot.)


9 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

good for you!

Lisa Gordon said...

Well, you can't say that anymore, Evelyn! :-)

This is gorgeous!!!!

Anonymous said...

Persistence pays off. Nice shot.

Michelle said...

This is a really nice shot!

Anonymous said...

It takes some practice, but good things often come to him who wait and tries again... well done, Evelyn!

Tricia said...

Wow, Evelyn, that looks great!

Laura~Pretty Pix said...

Gorgeous capture, Evelyn.
And perfect!

Gail Dixon said...

Well, you done good, Evelyn! Yes, the trees and hills sound like a wonderful frame for your next moon shots. :)

Bridget Larsen said...

I have never been able to get a moon either and I dont own a 300mm lens so I guess I'll just have to ogle and drool at yours lol