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Which Board? => Main Forum => : astrobeck October 22, 2007, 06:43:20 PM
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The largest Full Moon of 2007 will occur this week on Thursday (or Friday depending upon where you live).
So if you're a loony, like me and take scenic photos of the Moon, this is the big one! :)
Not overly big-it's just that this full moon coincides with the part of the moon's path around the Earth that is closer to us.
your resident astronomer........Becky
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My first published photograph was of a lunar eclipse so I've always been fascinated by the stars. My long lens has gone though now, but I'll be sure to gaze upwards. The moon is one body we Tokioites have no problems seeing... Thanks!
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It should be no surprise that my first published photo was also of the Moon.
As was my first blue ribbon photo.....many moons ago at a county fair.
:)
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Any advice on moon shots, what shutter speed do you need, any suggested aperture shutter combinations.
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What camera and lens will you be using?
Do you want to sandwich images later?
I only ask because some photographs seen in magazines are two shots sandwiched (now Photo shopped) together.
A longer exposure for the foreground such as a cityscape (30 seconds to a minute depending upon the scene)
and then a shorter exposure (250) for the Moon since it will blur and blow itself out during longer exposures.
Another trick is to use a wide angle for the scenic part, and then switch to a zoom for the Moon to make it bigger.
If this is too much fiddling about, then just use your regular lens and bracket, bracket bracket!
:)
General tips....
I normally use ASA 100 and use 250 for a starting speed and then bracket a stop or two.
Actually I think I use 125, 60 and 30 because the sky is deceptive.
I also almost always shoot at f/4 .
My main astro camera is a clunker- Pentax k1000.
The Moon doesn't change size as it moves from just above the horizon to high in the sky.
The "Moon illusion" where it appears to be huge when it is low is just that, an illusion. We use terrestrial landmarks as a size guide and this tricks our eye into believing the Moon is much much larger.
Also, let your loaded camera adjust to the temperature outside if possible before you shoot.
I am a big fan of having everything at temp if possible for night shots.
(If it's freezing, call me. I have shot in 24 degree temps.)
Cable release and tripod too.
Don't be afraid to use the flash if there is some nearby foreground object you want to highlight.
How bright (sky glow, pollution) your sky is overall is another thing to consider if you are doing shots at dusk.
Scout the scene a night or two before show-time to get an idea of where the Moon rises.
And don't be tardy. The sky waits for no one!
I should probably write an article with tables and examples?
Becky
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The simplest exposure trick I heard for photographing the moon is to use the Sunny f/16 rule... it do always is daytime on the moon...
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I should probably write an article with tables and examples?
Becky
Now that sounds like a plan - i'll hold you to that Beckster
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:) Excellent BEcky! We are finally getting much needed rain, so likely will not even see the sky on Thursday or Friday. I will for sure get a look and maybe try some of the tips you explained.
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Thanks Becky, I am not sure what I will use, I will take you advice on board and may try some double exposures. I was thinking of putting through a roll of night or evening shots and running the same roll of film through later for the moon shots.
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Aside from taking photos OF the moon, don't forget the amazing opportunities to use the lunar light cast upon other objects. I much prefer photos taken during the full moon, or at night in general rather than just shots of the moon itself.
There's a special quality to moonlight, can make even the most ordinary of scenes unique.
-Jason
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moonlight and infra-red film/filter
the most beautiful way to show this fantastic light
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moonlight and infra-red film/filter
the most beautiful way to show this fantastic light
Enthusiasm! Like it. Welcome too by the way. Skorj.
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moonlight and infra-red film/filter
the most beautiful way to show this fantastic light
Wow, great idea. I've never tried or seen this.
Have any examples?
-Jason
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my film is on its way to the lab, but before that take a look over here: http://www.foto.ir/Gallery/ShowImage.aspx?ID=39315
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my film is on its way to the lab, but before that take a look over here: http://www.foto.ir/Gallery/ShowImage.aspx?ID=39315
digi composite?
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digi composite?
Sure looks like it to me anyway... I can't read arabic. Anyone?
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try this auto translated link (http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foto.ir%2FGallery%2FShowImage.aspx%3FID%3D39315&langpair=ar%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8)
The guy used a Sony digicam in B&W mode...
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Composite.
The clouds and lunar illumination look a bit "fixed" to me.
I've been distracted by a comet, so haven't made many Moon shots yet.
Hope to have something soon to post and am looking forward to others here.
:)
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Went out with partner Eve on this moonlit night couple of days ago on one of the local beaches.
Agfa Record FP4 /R09. Negs a bit thin but scanned up ok.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/1791571151_a8359f71f8.jpg)
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likeing the slow exposure for people shots Andrea - very nice
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Thank you Sir. Eve got frozen standing there for 5 mins !
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Andrea- that's very nice! Hope Eve has thawed out for the next time.
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The comet has taken full priority at this time, and while it's not truly photogenic, the science to be gained is great!
Hopefully once it dims, I can dedicate some time to scanning my Moon shots.
Becky
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becky - is there a name for this comet?
Andrea - but what a place to stand for 5 mins - If it were me, I'd invest in a set of thermals, load my thermos with broccoli soup and spend the night there.
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becky - is there a name for this comet?
17P/Holmes
Located in Perseus.
Naked -eye bright-looks like a star gone wrong.
It's untypical of comets since it has yet to sport a tail.
And getting back to topic discussion.
If anyone wants to photograph this little rascal, you'll need a clock drive mount and lots of magnification.
Sorry to say, I wouldn't recommend film. This one's a CCD target.
Pooh!
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Andrea - but what a place to stand for 5 mins - If it were me, I'd invest in a set of thermals, load my thermos with broccoli soup and spend the night there.
I do rather spend a lot of time here since it is near the house 8) No recipes for Brocoli soup though.
Will spend some of Christmas day here - not surfing but with a flask of hot toddy.