But apparently I did something wrong, because my camera just saw a blob of fuzzy light. Too long an exposure? My lens doesn't focus properly at infinity? My tripod wasn't steady enough?
I thought it was kind of a cool effect anyway, seeing the silhouettes of the trees and the wispy clouds.
Regardless, it's the best I could do after an emotionally draining day caring for a sick toddler and a dizzy dog. (Seriously, after weeping over my elderly dog the whole day because he couldn't stand or walk and was holding his head funny and shaking, we got him in to the vet...and he has - and I kid you not - "Old Dog Vestibular Disease". In layman's terms, he's dizzy. And will be fine in a few days.)
Now, that is a new one for me...... I have to remember that when our dogs get old. Never had it with any of our older dogs..... Well, maybe, come to think of it... Ginger was 17 years old at the time... She did act a bit strange now and then at that age....
30 secs is probably too long - you get star trails with that length of exposure. Did you spot meter? I suspect the rays from the moon are a product of your lens and possibly can't be avoided. Anyway, I hope an expert steps forward with some advice. I'd be interested to know. (But it can't compete with Old Dog Vestibular Disease as an issue of interest!)
@jasperc I tried a bunch of exposure times, but wasn't really happy with any of them. I was unprepared and guessing - I think I need to study up on nighttime photography. :)
Awesome shot anyways! When I take pictures of the moon, I usually have a shutter speed of 1/4000 and my iso is like 100. It helps so you can see the detail of the moon!
@sarahsthreads The pictures i've been taking of the moon lately has been:
1/4000, f/1.4, and ISO at 100. I'm going to have to try their suggestions tho and see what I get!
September 24th, 2015
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1/4000, f/1.4, and ISO at 100. I'm going to have to try their suggestions tho and see what I get!