The Bright Side of the Moon

I have never been able to get a shot of the moon in all 4 years of my project. Tried numerous times and failed miserably.

Last night it was pretty and fullish and I decided to try try try again. First looked up online how to shoot the moon handheld and got some setting pointers.

Finally was able to get a clear moon shot with some detail. Not too shabby for an adequate camera, lens and novice at shooting the moon.

Pleased to learn new things and to have reached for/aimed for the moon and succeeded!

Here is an article that walked me through the settings: http://stopshootingauto.com/2007/12/28/how-to-take-a-picture-of-the-moon/

[Kate Goring]

I have yet to succeed at this! Wonderful shot of the moon, you captured fabulous details. I can't believe it's handheld.

[Simply Amanda]

@kategoring It was actually a quick snap, exposure. Manual mode, 100 ISO, Aperture 11 and then trying different times starting at 1/100. Don't remember which worked best...maybe 1/50. Fiddled and took about 20 shots and this came out best.

[Lin]

Fabulous FAV for me!

[Simply Amanda]

@kategoring Here was the article that helped me with settings. Try tonight. It's still mostly full:). http://stopshootingauto.com/2007/12/28/how-to-take-a-picture-of-the-moon/

[Kate Goring]

Impressive.

[Danny G.]

Excellent shot. I learned how to shoot the moon here on 365. Manual settings are the only way to go. FAV

[Nada A.]

Trial and error - my favorite technique. :)

The article I read also said to definitely spot meter on the moon itself. Allows you to increase that shutter speed quite a bit.

Favulous of course.

[Jane Anderson]

Just exquisite, Amanda! Always exciting to check something off the photography bucket list, isn't it?

[Issi Bannerman]

And you nailed it! Lovely capture of the moon!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Impressive -- a super shot , -- I have so far failed miserably !! perhaps one day !!

[Patty]

[PhotoCrazy]

Fabulous!

[Graham Thresher]

Fantastic shot.

[KWind]

Wonderfully clear and detailed!

[gloria jones]

Super shot

[carol white]

A lovely moon 🌚 capture

[Scott]

Wow... nicely done!

[Brooke Lindsay]

That is a beautiful moon... thank you so much for sharing the article with tips. I have never gotten a good moon picture and hope, one day, to remedy this...

[Lisa Pouncy]

Fantastic!! I love a good moon shot and this is a great moon shot :) xx

[Simply Amanda]

@blackmutts Do it tonight...dare you:)!!

[Brooke Lindsay]

@amandal I still need to get a tripod here!

[Simply Amanda]

@blackmutts This was handheld. It was a pretty quick shutter speed.

[Carla]

Hand held! Impressive.

[Rachel Withey]

This has worked really well.

[Amanda R.]

You did a great job in this! I never could get a great shot because I can't zoom enough. But the moon has been spectacular and I'm glad you took advantage

[Simply Amanda]

@emrob I used my 55-200 kit zoom lens. A bigger lens would be better.

[Amanda R.]

Yeah, my top zooming lens only goes to 105. Maybe that'll be the next type I get!

[Call me Joe]

Super gorgeous!!

[Darlene]

Great shot, Amanda. Never have gotten a clear shot either. Thanks for posting where you got how to set your camera. Great information. FAV

[Snap Happy]

Came out great!!

[Chris Johnson]

Superb job Amanda! I remember my first clear moon shot, I felt so proud! You obviously should feel very proud of this excellent capture!

[Mannie]

I would count this as a complete success. Fantastic.

[Brooke Lindsay]

@amandal Wow... Okay, maybe I'll try...

[Leslie]

Hurray great moon ....

[diane day]

great moon shot

[Nick]

This moon shot is really great.

[maree_sanderson]

wonderful moon shot...love it...i've never captured a moon craters shot...yet...but i'll keep on trying...well done!...and fav

[Suse♡]

Very impressive

[Sheralee S]

Great result Amanda.

[Annie D]

Great moon

[Rosie Kerr]

Wonderful result... thanks for the link, too, because I was just guessing about settings, etc.

[Jerri]

ditto. me too on that. i have always chalked it up to not having a good enough zoom lens (and still do!) this is awesome!

[Simply Amanda]

@moreyoulessme 200 mm and a crop.

[Maggiemae]

I need to read that article!

[Dave59]

Great moon-shot! Sounds like you've got the same lens as mine. I need to practice!

[Gail]

Fab shot!

[Mrs. Laloggie]

That is an excellent moon shot!!! Thanks for the link. I can't wait until the skies clear up here (no complaining allowed in drought-stricken areas) to try the suggested settings.