It was night on a beach on Cape Cod and I got these two pictures and they were perfect to “fuse” into one. The sea was perfectly flat and the sky was the same color … so this is one of only two pictures I every joined into one. the others were all taken from my deck during periods when there weren’t too many leaves. Usually, I can’t see the moon from here. Too many trees.
I love the shot through the trees though, it has an ephemeral quality, and an excitement to it. I love it. The others are spectacular. Moon shots are some of the most “mysterious” or “romantic” or just plain fun. I so enjoyed them all!
Nothing seemed rounder than the moon 🙂 And I’ve shot the moon a lot of times, once in a while very successfully, others not so much. The one of the moon over the harbor is two picture, joined and is a favorite.
Well, Gracias MrA. Knew you could hear it from there. Unfortunately, there aren’t many opportunities for it to be utilized. And hunchbacks in churches just somehow ain’t got the same charm.
When a kid I looked up the word gibbous in the dictionary (the real deal kind) so I would know how to pronounce. One example of its use was, of course, the moon. Another example was a hunchback. As any kid, I found that simply hilarious and it’s stuck with me ever since.
For those of us who like pointing cameras at the sky, the moon is quite a wonder. Amazing how well we can shoot it with even a modest little camera, isn’t it?
I have never gotten pictures like that last one which was taken on a beach in 2013. And it was taken with a pocket camera with a longish lens. The picture is really two pictures put together and it took me almost all day to find it. I think I went through every file from that period of time. I finally found it on a backup drive. I don’t think I could do it again. i was a lot steadier four years ago than i am now. i don’t think I could even stand on the beach for that much time anymore.
For some reason, your Barnstable Moon reminds me of “Night of the Hunter” and Mitchum’s bat-crazy minister on the prowl for children. Charles Laughton, in his only directorial effort, used the moon very effectively.
Bro Ben, one of my old TV News Camera mates always insisted on using “sticks” for stories — even high chase stories. Many thought he was crazy. Maybe. But I LOVED working with him.
Magnificent moon shots! 🙂
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Thank you. I worked on those!
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The last two are stunning! I love them.
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Thank you. I am very proud of both, especially the last one. It was a special project 🙂
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“The Moon Is Blue” (’53/Paramount. William Holden, David Niven, Maggie MacNamara, Otto Kruger. Director/Otto Preminger
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I could make it blue, if you like. I could make it almost any color, to your preference 🙂
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BIGLY says “FAKE MOON!” He has the BIGGEST moon of all. AWESOME!!
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WOW just WOW absolutely stunning. I love night photography and what could be better than an exquisite moon or two … gorgeous!
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It was night on a beach on Cape Cod and I got these two pictures and they were perfect to “fuse” into one. The sea was perfectly flat and the sky was the same color … so this is one of only two pictures I every joined into one. the others were all taken from my deck during periods when there weren’t too many leaves. Usually, I can’t see the moon from here. Too many trees.
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I love the shot through the trees though, it has an ephemeral quality, and an excitement to it. I love it. The others are spectacular. Moon shots are some of the most “mysterious” or “romantic” or just plain fun. I so enjoyed them all!
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Garry has always like that one too.
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It is wonderful
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The beauty of “round” that lovely old moon, beautiful photos Marilyn.
Leslie
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Nothing seemed rounder than the moon 🙂 And I’ve shot the moon a lot of times, once in a while very successfully, others not so much. The one of the moon over the harbor is two picture, joined and is a favorite.
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Well done Marilyn.
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MrsA… Did I just hear you publicly admit you shoot the moon?!? Aren’t we getting a tad old for that?
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Your Moon is rounded. 🙂
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From edge to edge 😀
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I just love the word “gibbous.”
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Queen, it just rolls off your tongue with measured pacing.
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Well, Gracias MrA. Knew you could hear it from there. Unfortunately, there aren’t many opportunities for it to be utilized. And hunchbacks in churches just somehow ain’t got the same charm.
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Notre Dame, Queen??
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When a kid I looked up the word gibbous in the dictionary (the real deal kind) so I would know how to pronounce. One example of its use was, of course, the moon. Another example was a hunchback. As any kid, I found that simply hilarious and it’s stuck with me ever since.
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Your Bad Moon shot is stunning.
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Thank you. I always want to play Credence as a background.
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That would be perfect.
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I love our Moon 🙂
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It’s a more peaceful sky body than the sun, isn’t it? Just sails along …
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and sometimes smiles
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All the time 😀
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Wonderful selection of beautiful moon shots! A favourite subject of mine…
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For those of us who like pointing cameras at the sky, the moon is quite a wonder. Amazing how well we can shoot it with even a modest little camera, isn’t it?
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That last one should win an award Marilyn- just perfect
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THat’s an “over the moon” emotion shot.
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Moon shots are inviting but need patience and a steady hand which I don’t have. Yours are very good.
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I have never gotten pictures like that last one which was taken on a beach in 2013. And it was taken with a pocket camera with a longish lens. The picture is really two pictures put together and it took me almost all day to find it. I think I went through every file from that period of time. I finally found it on a backup drive. I don’t think I could do it again. i was a lot steadier four years ago than i am now. i don’t think I could even stand on the beach for that much time anymore.
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Tripod! I’m just sayin’
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That was handheld using the ZS-19. Not bad. I was a lot steadier then than now.
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I’m impressed…
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Frankly, I’M impressed too. I couldn’t do it now.
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For some reason, your Barnstable Moon reminds me of “Night of the Hunter” and Mitchum’s bat-crazy minister on the prowl for children. Charles Laughton, in his only directorial effort, used the moon very effectively.
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This looks like one of the crazy moons that chased you through those old black & white cartoons.
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Bro Ben, one of my old TV News Camera mates always insisted on using “sticks” for stories — even high chase stories. Many thought he was crazy. Maybe. But I LOVED working with him.
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I love the Barnstable moon! It’s absolutely luminous!!
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It’s my best-ever moon 🙂
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