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11th September 2011
Almost full moon  by mejbronant

Almost full moon

photo 155
This is my first ever attempt at photographing the moon. I wasn't going to post it as I've seen so many better/clearer postings by fellow 365ers. But I wanted it here as a "diary entry" and I need to pack my case to go to Nice so no time to get the camera out. I really had no idea what I was doing. I did use a tripod but still had to press the button, and could not use the 2s delay, because I had selected manual focus. I then selected a fast shutter speed to minimise camera shake. It was too late to have many goes and very windy - more shakes - and cold. It's sooc appart from crop. I will try again!
Comments
I think it's brilliant for a first attempt. If you check out my first and second attempt you'll be very pleased with yourself ;o) I've been considering making another attempt now that I have a new camera though. Have a lovely time in Nice xx
posted September 11th, 2011  
Nice clear shot, I have not tried a moon shot yet, probably cause we have yet to get a clear night sky since I started 365. Enjoy Nice.
posted September 11th, 2011  
@psychographer @melorac Thank you both - I shall enjoy myself! Full moon tomorrow - hope it's a clear sky.
posted September 11th, 2011  
Great first try, Mair!
posted September 11th, 2011  
It's a great shot! You've got the focus just right - see the western edge where the light plays nicely across the craters. Much better than I ever did with a compact camera!
posted September 11th, 2011  
I'm very jealous my moon shots are always fuzzy - this is a great shot you should be very proud of :-D
posted September 13th, 2011  
Mair, it's good shooting, I still have not yet had a shot like this.
posted September 13th, 2011  
@luxvivens @foolmoon @yumyum46 @dannydavies Thank you for your encouraging comments. Just arrived home from Nice (French Riviera) and have taken a huge number of photos. Will post some when I have time to sort through them. Posibly another moon, but I didn't have a tripod...............!
posted September 16th, 2011  
Love this! You and your new camera a good partnership!
posted September 16th, 2011  
@shepherdman Thank you. I am enjoying the camera though the result isn't perfect. But I'm not sure if it's capable of any better than this.
posted September 19th, 2011  
nicely done!
posted September 25th, 2011  
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