REDISCOVERING MYSELF THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Monday, August 11, 2014

Week 33 of Project 52

I am definitely challenged when it comes to photographing the moon...even a "supermoon."  This time, I researched what to do, what settings for my camera, etc., etc.  I was behind before I started, because I forgot the moon now rises more to the south; it was already past "moon rise" when I started out.  My husband drove me a little out into the country so there would be no utility wires or rooftops.  My photos looked terrible when I checked them; they seemed underexposed and out-of-focus.   We returned to the house in frustration, but I decided to try again.  I'm still not pleased with the focus, but my 70-300mm lens has been a disappointment in that area.   Here is my version of the second "supermoon" of 2014, definitely looking supernatural because of the massive wildfires in this part of the country.

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12 comments:

Jutta.K. said...

Was für ein beeindruckendes Foto !

Carole M. said...

the colour is fantastic Evelyn; don't give up, it's an amazing challenge for a lens to reach that far

4 Lettre Words said...

I feel the same way...but that is a lovely capture, for sure!

Molly said...

Beautiful shot, love the orange glow to it

Mollyxxx

Sharon said...

Wow! You got an impressive photo! You would really laugh at my tries. I failed totally. The orange glow is a bonus in your image, too.

NCSue said...

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Lisa Gordon said...

This is magnificent, Evelyn!

Lisa Gordon said...

This is magnificent, Evelyn!

Anonymous said...

I think you did well... too bad it takes devastating fires to give the gorgeous 'red' color...

Anonymous said...

It's beautiful.

Anne Payne said...

Evelyn, I think it is beautiful! It looks like fire. We couldn't see it all here because of rain :( Thank you for sharing it!!!

Beverly said...

This is definitely a magnificent moon shot Evelyn. Wonderful colors and features present. I had the 50mm lens on my camera at the time, so my moon shot looks like a button in the sky.