I Turned And Saw It by janetb

I Turned And Saw It

Early, outside with the dog, I turned and saw it. Not quite a crescent. Maybe a half? Cradled by the branches of the big, old white oak. First rays of sun snuck around the house trying to steal the show, but no. “Not just yet,” said defiant moon. When moon takes away breath, memory etches. I had to linger, and this had to be my shot for today.

I made this image purely out of an emotional response to the moon; but in studying it in light of this week's Flash of Red February lesson, I see how the silhouette emphasizes the shapes, forms, and lines. I also see the high tonal contrast resulting from the deep black and bright white and the low tonal range resulting from the minimal amount of mid-tones.

I like viewing this image best on the black background.
Love it! Often the most special images are caught by chance...so glad you saw this in time. Fav
February 2nd, 2016  
FAVtastic capture Janet :)
February 2nd, 2016  
Good shot, lovely clear capture.
February 2nd, 2016  
Really gorgeous!
February 2nd, 2016  
@bzarrella Thanks so much, Barb, for your comment and fav! Very appreciated!
February 2nd, 2016  
@gilbertwood Thanks very much for your comment and fav, Denise! :-)
February 2nd, 2016  
@mzzhope Thank you for your comment and the fav, Hope! So kind of you. :-)
February 2nd, 2016  
@lhart Thanks a bunch, Lynne! :-)
February 2nd, 2016  
Another beautiful black and white--trickier because it was at night.
February 2nd, 2016  
Fabulous composition. I love your placement of the moon.
February 2nd, 2016  
Wonderful capture!!
February 2nd, 2016  
Wonderful tree sillhouette, amazing moon. This is really lovely.
February 2nd, 2016  
Wonderful shot!
February 2nd, 2016  
Really nice positioning to catch the moon between the limbs - not an easy thing to do. It does surprise me that you can get some really interesting moon shots in the early morning. Tried some a few weeks ago when we had the full moon. the silhouetted tree is wonderful. Nice job with the b&w.
February 3rd, 2016  
I love how small and delicate the moon looks -- it's great with this tree.
February 3rd, 2016  
Wonderful Janet...beautiful tree silhouette and love it framing the moon.
February 3rd, 2016  
Beautifully captured. Love the way you framed the shot. Fav.
February 3rd, 2016  
very nice
February 3rd, 2016  
I see that moon up there. Great B&W shot, Janet.
February 3rd, 2016  
@cejaanderson Thank you so much, Jane!
February 3rd, 2016  
@kwind Thanks very much! :-)
February 3rd, 2016  
@photographycrazy Thank you so much!
February 3rd, 2016  
@jaffacakes Thank you, Geraldine! :-)
February 3rd, 2016  
@mccarth1 Many thanks, Kerry!
February 3rd, 2016  
@milaniet Thank you, Milanie! When I turned and saw the moon right there, perfectly framed by the branches, I was delighted! I stayed out there just watching for quite a while.
February 3rd, 2016  
@taffy Thank you, Taffy! That big white oak is one of my favorites!
February 3rd, 2016  
@eyesmile Thanks very much, Gena! :-)
February 3rd, 2016  
@linnypinny Your comment and fav are so appreciated. Thanks, Lin!
February 3rd, 2016  
@pennyrae Thank you, Penny! :-)
February 3rd, 2016  
@mittens Thanks so much, Marilyn!
February 3rd, 2016  
Sweet
February 3rd, 2016  
Wonderful contrast; the silhouette of the tree makes the moon seem gloriously bright!
February 3rd, 2016  
Very pretty moon shot, and nicely framed by the branches.
February 3rd, 2016  
@jgpittenger Thank you, Jane!
February 3rd, 2016  
@dsp2 Many thanks! :-)
February 3rd, 2016  
@skstein Thank you, Sandy!
February 3rd, 2016  
I love that you noticed such a beautiful site! Gorgeous shot.
February 3rd, 2016  
@kategoring So kind of you, Kate...thanks! :-)
February 3rd, 2016  
The white moon caught in the black branches is really lovely Janet, fav for me.
February 3rd, 2016  
Wonderful capture.
February 3rd, 2016  
That all sounds very technical Janet. I don't know about the technicalities but it does make a very appealing image.
February 3rd, 2016  
@tristansmum So kind of you, Stephanie! I really appreciate the comment and fav!
February 4th, 2016  
@cathieg Thank you for the comment and fav, Cathie! Very kind of you!
February 4th, 2016  
@paulaw Thank you, Paula! I am trying to learn a bit about black and white by participating in the Flash of Red February theme, and I'm concentrating primarily on tonal range and contrast this week. There's lots to learn, but I'm enjoying the process! :-)
February 4th, 2016  
I love this shot!
February 10th, 2016  
Super sweet -------------- following.
February 16th, 2016  
@gracefullyetched Thank you so much for commenting on my pictures today and for the follow! I appreciate your time and your interest in my project. So very, very kind of you! :-)
February 16th, 2016  
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