December Moon Shot by bluemoon

December Moon Shot

I must be crazy....it's a balmy 3 degrees out tonight and I decide to haul the tripod out into the front yard and try to get a moon shot. I'm guessing this would be a lot more fun in July. I tried a couple different settings and this is probably the best of the bunch. I'm not all that well versed on moon photography so I have no idea what the preferred settings are...I'll have to research that BEFORE I try it next time. I definitely think I need Santa to bring me a longer lense though or maybe a teleconverter for Christmas, the one I used tonight doesn't get close enough or capture much detail. I've seen some moonshots with amazing detail and I wonder how the heck they do that, Right now I'm just having a great time playing around with this camera and my goal is to keep experimenting to see what works and what doesn't and then try something else :)
The neighbors may think you're a little crazy but that's alright. Go for it. We will sit here in the warm and look at your cool pics. :)
December 19th, 2010  
I know what you mean. I go out there to take a quick shot of something and by the time I'm back in I'm frozen. it's just to darn cold
your moon picture turned out very nice.
December 19th, 2010  
Nice shot! I think you did a great job.
December 19th, 2010  
This is super spectacular, Paula!! I'd risk frostbite for a shot like this. :) Exceptional moon shot!
December 19th, 2010  
Great moon shot, Paula! Just wonderful.
December 19th, 2010  
It's beautiful! I think it was worth it!!
December 19th, 2010  
I think it's a great moon shot! It's something I've never gotten right - yet.
December 19th, 2010  
pretty darn awesome for no research lol ... kinda looks like an orange at the bottom hehe ;)
December 19th, 2010  
the fact that you took this outside, in your own yard, and you don't work for nasa... I think you nailed it! Spectacular shot!
December 19th, 2010  
This looks pretty good to me!
December 19th, 2010  
Beautiful!!! I love seeing the light and dark areas, and the craters... Nice shot!!!
December 19th, 2010  
Very, very nice!
December 19th, 2010  
wow! cool shot!
December 19th, 2010  
Beautifully captured!
December 19th, 2010  
This verry nice Paula
December 19th, 2010  
cool
December 19th, 2010  
Great moon shot Paula have tried myself in the past but never had much luck. Guess you need a big telephoto lense or a telescope with attachment?
December 19th, 2010  
Excellent shot Paula!
December 19th, 2010  
fabulous shot
December 19th, 2010  
brilliant!
December 19th, 2010  
I love this picture. Much better than the ones I made of the moon!
December 19th, 2010  
Great details!!
December 19th, 2010  
Pretty spectacular.!
December 19th, 2010  
Very nice....keep my fingers crossed for you getting a longer lens.
December 20th, 2010  
Great moon shot!
December 20th, 2010  
Wow, I call this a stunning shot!
December 20th, 2010  
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