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Posted on 03/03/12 8:45:47 PM |
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Nick Curtain
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Moon
I shot this earlier this evening, hand held, with a 300mm lens plus 2X converter. The moon was still small in the frame so I cropped well into the image and resized to 18x12 inches at 300 ppi and then it had to go through the save for web ordeal. Nevertheless it's not a bad result considering it's about a quarter of a million miles away and shot with a domestic lens. It made me think of the crew of Apollo 13 who missed their landing and nearly failed to return, but thankfully they did.  |
Posted on 03/03/12 9:00:20 PM |
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Jota120
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Re: Moon
That's really great Nick. I'm surprised you got it, well not surprised because I know you can do it. I've tried several times. I just love Jupiter and Venus with the moon at the moment, but my school friends mother died this morning, so feel very sad. We live a lot through things. She was very strong, him and me too to lesser degree |
Posted on 03/03/12 9:41:22 PM |
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Nick Curtain
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Re: Moon
Thanks Trevor So sorry to hear you news, but life ends for all of us one day and take comfort in the fact that she is safe now. It's hard for those who are left, but much better for those who have moved to a better place. There is no dark side of the moon really, Matter of fact it's all dark. Take care Nick |
Posted on 04/03/12 05:56:49 AM |
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tooquilos
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Re: Moon
Terrific clarity Nick. Even more knowing it was handheld. Well done  _________________ Wicked Witch of the West:I'll get you, my pretty! And your little dog, too! |
Posted on 04/03/12 09:55:29 AM |
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Sophie
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Re: Moon
Fantastic Nick. Great seeing the craters and knobbly bits at either end. Do we know what the dark patches are? |
Posted on 04/03/12 10:10:57 AM |
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Nick Curtain
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Re: Moon
Thanks Anna and Sophie. Dark patches - hmmm, perhaps it rained?  |
Posted on 04/03/12 10:52:52 AM |
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GKB
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Re: Moon
Hi Sophie, The dark bits are the lunar 'mare' which ancient astronomers thought were actually seas full of water, hence the term 'mare'. They are actually ancient volcanic basalt lava flows which is quite dark. The lighter material is ejecta from ancient meteoritic collisions throwing up material from deep inside the moon. The knobbly bits are craters which are lit in relief because of the low angle of the sun casting shadows. You don't see the moon like this either when it's full or if you look towards the limb, or edge , of the sphere but if you have a look at the moon's terminator which is where the lit up part is changing to shadow you will see lots of craters in 3D relief. The best lunar photography is done near the terminator because of this. Despite its apparent brightness the moon actually has a very low albedo. Either that or, as Nick says, it's raining 
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Posted on 04/03/12 5:47:22 PM |
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munchonu
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Re: Moon
Excellent shot Nick, the composition and focus are spot on, loads of detail. Well taken! Doug |
Posted on 06/03/12 11:19:41 AM |
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Frank
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Re: Moon
Excellent job - I wouldn't even think of trying this hand held Frank |
Posted on 06/03/12 8:17:17 PM |
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Nick Curtain
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Re: Moon
Thanks Doug and Frank Nick |