Really good equipment (camera AND lens) and wanting to keep getting better at taking moon photos.

That's it in a nutshell. More details if you want them!

Irish_Dem

(47,114 posts)

23. There is more to it than that of course.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #16)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:14 PM

Mar 13

This is a very artistic shot, and requires a good sense of aesthetics, balance and composition.

The rough gray highly texturized moon slice pops out at you up against the solid smooth black darkness of the rest of the moon.
And then the perfect symmetry of the slices, light and dark.

But I guess I wondered about a couple of things.

Why don't more people show the rough surface of the moon in pictures of the moon?
And does it take an especially advanced camera to see the surface of the moon like that?

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

27. Indeed, you're correct. Unfortunately, I am in the middle of something else, so I will answer you later! nt

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #23)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:17 PM

Mar 13

Irish_Dem

(47,114 posts)

33. No problem at all!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #27)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:38 PM

Mar 13

Take your time.

Lunabell

(6,082 posts)

3. Oh wow!!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 01:56 PM

Mar 13

That is an amazing photo of the moon! Gorgeous. Congrats, Ms. Peggy!!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

8. Thanks so much! I was thrilled to get it! nt

Reply to Lunabell (Reply #3)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 02:01 PM

Mar 13

FalloutShelter

(11,868 posts)

4. Niiiiiice...Congrats!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 01:59 PM

Mar 13

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

9. Thank you for your exuberant thanks! nt

Reply to FalloutShelter (Reply #4)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 02:02 PM

Mar 13

Diamond_Dog

(32,002 posts)

6. WOW! Congratulations!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 02:00 PM

Mar 13

It’s a great shot and deserves to be there!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

10. Awwww.....thank you! Mine wasn't the only one. Lots of folks participated. nt

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #6)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 02:03 PM

Mar 13

HAB911

(8,893 posts)

12. Well done!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 02:14 PM

Mar 13

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

17. Thanks so much, my dear HAB911! ♥

Reply to HAB911 (Reply #12)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:03 PM

Mar 13

niyad

(113,323 posts)

13. How cool is that!!! So happy fory you, Ms. Peggy.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 02:15 PM

Mar 13

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

18. Thanks so much, my dear niyad! I feel very lucky. nt

Reply to niyad (Reply #13)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:04 PM

Mar 13

niyad

(113,323 posts)

20. Not luck. Talent!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #18)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:06 PM

Mar 13

Permanut

(5,610 posts)

14. Crispy sharp!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 02:23 PM

Mar 13

Nicely done.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

19. Bless you for your lovely comments, my dear Permanut! I really wanted to get it right. nt

Reply to Permanut (Reply #14)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:05 PM

Mar 13

think4yourself

(837 posts)

15. Breathtaking!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 02:46 PM

Mar 13

I love this!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

21. Thank you so much, my dear think4yourself! I was thrilled to get the shot and to get into the website! nt

Reply to think4yourself (Reply #15)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:07 PM

Mar 13

-misanthroptimist

(810 posts)

22. Congratulations, CaliforniaPeggy

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:10 PM

Mar 13

I'm impressed that that was just taken with a camera with no telescope involved. Very cool and a very good shot!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

25. Well, the camera/lens combo is really good. Mirrorless with image stabilization in both.

Reply to -misanthroptimist (Reply #22)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:15 PM

Mar 13

The lens is a 100 to 400mm and there's an extra feature in the camera that's called the 2X extender. It's a sort of electronic zoom and it works wonderfully!

Thanks for your kind words!

Docreed2003

(16,861 posts)

24. Awesome Peggy

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:15 PM

Mar 13

I love the fine details in your pic as well!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

38. Thank you so much, my dear Docreed2003! Greatly appreciated! nt

Reply to Docreed2003 (Reply #24)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:47 PM

Mar 13

George McGovern

(5,420 posts)

26. AWESOME ART MARGARET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I see Andy's smile in your image.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:16 PM

Mar 13

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

39. Oh my dear George!

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #26)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:48 PM

Mar 13

Your beautiful words brought the tears.

MontanaMama

(23,319 posts)

28. Isn't this just wonderful!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:19 PM

Mar 13

Congratulations. Well deserved and the best thing I’ve seen today.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

40. Thank you so much, my dear MontanaMama!

Reply to MontanaMama (Reply #28)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:49 PM

Mar 13

Glad I improved your day!

You certainly gave me a boost as well!

elleng

(130,948 posts)

29. GREAT, Peg!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:20 PM

Mar 13

Sending them a few greenbacks!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

41. Thank you so much, my dear elleng! That was very good of you; they really need the money. I sent some too. nt

Reply to elleng (Reply #29)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:49 PM

Mar 13

edbermac

(15,940 posts)

30. What settings did you use?

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:35 PM

Mar 13

ISO, exposure, F stop?

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

35. Here you go:

Reply to edbermac (Reply #30)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:46 PM

Mar 13

Olympus E-M10MarkIV

Focal Length 400.0 mm (400.0 mm in 35mm)

Aperture f/7.1

Exposure Time 0.005s (1/200)

ISO 1250

DoBW

(592 posts)

31. Wonderful

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:35 PM

Mar 13

It's art

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

46. It sure is, and thank you, my dear DoBW!

Reply to DoBW (Reply #31)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:01 PM

Mar 13

Duncan Grant

(8,264 posts)

32. That's a thrill, enjoy!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:35 PM

Mar 13

Congrats! It’s a nice acknowledgment and a lovely capture.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

47. You KNOW I'm enjoying it, and Thank You, my dear Duncan Grant! ♥ nt

Reply to Duncan Grant (Reply #32)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:02 PM

Mar 13

GoneOffShore

(17,340 posts)

34. Huzzah! Great capture!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:43 PM

Mar 13

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

48. Bless you, and thank you, my dear GoneOffShore! ♥

Reply to GoneOffShore (Reply #34)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:03 PM

Mar 13

calimary

(81,298 posts)

36. Excellent! Nice to see your work getting a showcase!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:46 PM

Mar 13

It IS a great photo! Just terrific and awe-inspiring.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

49. Thanks very much, my dear calimary! I greatly appreciate your good thoughts. ♥

Reply to calimary (Reply #36)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:04 PM

Mar 13

And the same goes for your duplicate response! ?

calimary

(81,298 posts)

37. Dupe. Sorry about that.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:46 PM

Mar 13

But the message bears repeating. It IS a great photo! Just terrific and awe-inspiring.

nocoincidences

(2,220 posts)

42. Beautifully done!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:52 PM

Mar 13

You are a master!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

50. Thank you so much, my dear nocoincidences! Very kind of you! ♥

Reply to nocoincidences (Reply #42)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:07 PM

Mar 13

Bo Zarts

(25,397 posts)

43. You have absolutely mastered the genre, Peggy!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:53 PM

Mar 13

Congratulations! Beautiful image.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

51. Aw, thank you, my dear Bo!

Reply to Bo Zarts (Reply #43)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:08 PM

Mar 13

That's a wonderful thing to say. I really appreciate it!

et tu

(874 posts)

44. awesome! nt

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 03:57 PM

Mar 13

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

52. Thank you, my dear et tu! ♥ nt

Reply to et tu (Reply #44)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:09 PM

Mar 13

et tu

(874 posts)

58. you are most welcome

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #52)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:32 PM

Mar 13

AllaN01Bear

(18,242 posts)

45. very lovely. howellll!.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:01 PM

Mar 13

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

53. A moon to howl for! Thank you, my dear AllaNO1Bear! ♥ nt

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Reply #45)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:10 PM

Mar 13

Owl

(3,642 posts)

54. Beautiful!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:23 PM

Mar 13

world wide wally

(21,744 posts)

55. Congrats!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:29 PM

Mar 13

Attilatheblond

(2,183 posts)

56. Fantastic shot!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:31 PM

Mar 13

FuzzyRabbit

(1,967 posts)

57. Congrats, CP!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:31 PM

Mar 13

Your photo made my day!

I also want to thank you again for your photo from some time ago, that I use for my desktop photo. The black background with the crescent moon has a dramatic, classy look that I like for my computer screen.

JustinBulletin

(73 posts)

59. We have all been officially mooned by you!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:35 PM

Mar 13

CONGRATULATIONS!

CrispyQ

(36,470 posts)

60. Beautiful shot! It's just hanging there in the sky.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2024, 04:41 PM

Mar 13

I've never seen a U-shaped moon & had to look it up.

When the crescent Moon travels straight down toward the horizon, you will get the 'U' shaped Moon. Many describe this as when the 'horns' of the Moon point upward. This can happen once or twice a year, again depending on the latitude of your location.