Photography
Related: About this forumNow, I don't want to bore anyone here! But tonight, I got a much better shot of the waxing crescent moon. So here it is!
If you're not interested, then scroll on by!

Deuxcents
(23,012 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
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Attilatheblond
(6,628 posts)Thank you for sharing this with us. Quite extraordinary!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)I was feeling a bit more aggressive about my technique tonight and that self-confidence worked!
elleng
(140,134 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
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niyad
(125,151 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
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sheshe2
(92,850 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)I was actually surprised at how well it turned out.
FadedMullet
(310 posts).......thousands of years ago, you can feel safe in dismissing completely anyone who, today, might be bored with your post.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)It's just that sometimes I post a lot of moon photos and I am sensitive to the ebb and flow of comments and recs etc. So I try not to overdo stuff.
Tonight, I felt it was warranted.
FadedMullet
(310 posts)niyad
(125,151 posts)otherwise, do not ever think there are too many. . no such thing. So just listen to us, and post as much as you like. Others are free to skip right on by, bless their unappreciative little hearts (syrupy southern drawl here)!.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)I needed that this morning.
niyad
(125,151 posts)FuzzyRabbit
(2,169 posts)I am still using one of your moon photos as my desktop background.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)Thank you for telling me.
MNRPh
(5 posts)Awesome!! Was in Lisbon last night for a wedding at a Palace and this moon graced us for the evening.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)Lucky you, being in Lisbon for a wedding! Sounds like a lot of fun.
And the moon was the perfect decoration.
fierywoman
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CaliforniaPeggy
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sazemisery
(2,614 posts)Thanks for sharing,
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)Sharing is what I do. What good is something beautiful if there's no-one to see it?
Easterncedar
(4,705 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)CountMyVote4Reality
(277 posts)I often recommend/like, but rarely comment. For this, I had to say something.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)You honor me and my work with your comment.
Grumpy Old Guy
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CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)I had a blast with the post-processing!
Grumpy Old Guy
(3,953 posts)I think of it as my new video game!
CaliforniaPeggy
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LoisB
(11,069 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)GoneOffShore
(17,843 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)yonder
(10,102 posts)I think this might be your best yet but have said that before. It seems something's different with this one somehow - you've captured a Rembrandt-like golden glow about it.
Are you using a new lens/camera/filter setup? Perhaps a different tripod? What ever it is, I sez you're doing her right.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)I'm using the same equipment that I've been using for about the last 3 years: Olympus Mark IV camera, Olympus lens 100-400mm, standard tripod, no filters.
The moon was setting, and that may account for the golden glow. The atmosphere has more color as you descend towards the horizon, and that may have been affecting my photo. Also, the percentage of the moon that was visible was more than the night before. All those things can add up!
Buddyzbuddy
(1,158 posts)Can somebody please tell me what a "waxing" crescent moon means? I could google it but I'd much rather have an exchange of information from an actual human being. Thank you in advance.
orangecrush
(25,572 posts)Toward full.
After full it's decreasing or waning.
Buddyzbuddy
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CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)And thanks to orangecrush for explaining the terms.
BidenRocks
(1,827 posts)It's Mac Tonight
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)I don't get your reference to Mac. Something new for me!
BidenRocks
(1,827 posts)He's on the Google and occasionally shows up on Seth Meyers.
A waxing moon in a tux playing piano pushing late night fast food.
He's funny but weird.
He eventually waned.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)EYESORE 9001
(28,556 posts)Most of your subject is in shadow
It’s actually a very good photo and I like it a lot
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)You'll have to talk to the sun and the moon about the lighting! They're in charge of all that!
And I'm glad you really like it!
orangecrush
(25,572 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)SheltieLover
(71,261 posts)Ty for sharing!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)You know how I am about sharing.
Permanut
(7,303 posts)We want more pics, not less. Bring 'em on!
We had clear skies in Oregon and a great view of the moon. When I saw it I wondered if your camera was aimed at it.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)I was out getting this photo between 8:30 and 9 pm last night, so if you were out looking then, well, we were in sync!
Glad you got to see it! I knew I'd get a good shot since the conditions were excellent!
halobeam
(5,048 posts)and it is stunning! What a gorgeous picture you took. Thanks for sharing with us!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)You must have an Apple computer. My windows machine doesn't allow me that privilege once the photo is posted. I can zoom in on it before posting, and believe me, I do! It's an invaluable tool.
Iris
(16,499 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)marble falls
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FalloutShelter
(13,564 posts)Thanks for sharing. Nothing boring about this.
The pause that refreshes.
DU has been super contentious lately.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)I really appreciate your lovely remarks.
Having this Photo Group gives me a place of beauty and I love it here.
Alice Kramden
(2,702 posts)Thanks for sharing
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)Thanks for your lovely remarks!
Lonestarblue
(12,801 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)I was very happy with those craters! The slightly larger moon is good at showing them.
highplainsdem
(57,301 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(154,470 posts)George McGovern
(8,019 posts)llmart
(16,616 posts)You must be kidding! I'm someone who goes outside my condo complex after dark and stand in my driveway just to see the moon and stars (if possible). I'm sure my neighbors think I'm nutty, but I've never much cared what others think.
Last nights moon was amazing and your picture is stunning.
Trueblue Texan
(3,467 posts)Thank you for sharing your talent!
Teacher of the Year
(199 posts)My dear Miss Peggy, I do believe you meant to say "Impress."
What a beautiful photograph. Thank you for sharing. With all the ugly going on, I needed a moment of wonder.
3catwoman3
(27,124 posts)OTOH, too much fake plastic surgery "beauty," a la the recent pictures of Jeff Bezos' new wife, is very possible.
I'll take the Mother Nature any day.
Prof. Toru Tanaka
(2,724 posts)That large illuminated sea or plain near the Moon’s equator- I wonder which one that is?
AllaN01Bear
(26,360 posts)bye . bye mr moon. see ya on the other side. howellllll/.
CrispyQ
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And so obvious it's round & not flat. I guess Earth is the exception.


MiHale
(11,908 posts)“Scroll on By”. Sounds like a catchy name for a song.
FloridaDAR
(3,725 posts)What an incredible photo, Peggy!
And your photos are never a bore!!!
Thanks for sharing!
blm
(114,216 posts)Americanme
(248 posts)Beautiful pic.
BWdem4life
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Nice shot!
NewLarry
(93 posts)soldierant
(8,720 posts)Particularly to someone like me who has never been able to see the sky as others see it - combination of myopia and astigmatism, which are only correctable at distances measurable in feet.
It reminded me of the jingle
Oh, moon, we place no faith in you,
For what you tell is never true.
You are not crescent when a "C"
Nor yet decrescent when a "D."
Evolve Dammit
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PatrickforB
(15,244 posts)surfered
(7,854 posts)waterwatcher123
(383 posts)OverBurn
(1,250 posts)Pied_Piper2
(1 post)I'm back! I sat out for awhile after the first T45 election and the DU disaster that followed. But I'm back now and hope to post more regularly. I'm glad to see you're still here spreading good cheer everywhere you go!
LetMyPeopleVote
(166,210 posts)solara
(3,894 posts)Always thoughtful and beautiful. thank you for sharing 💖