First try at the moon

[Mpow]

I noticed how clear it was when I was driving home from work tonight, so I thought I'd give it a try.

Just a little PP on this for contrast and sharpening. I need some more tries at this, but I'm not unhappy with it for a first, quick try.



Taken with my 55-200mm
shutter at 1/250
f/11.0

TFL.

[Shelley S.]

Great shot! I haven't been able to do good moon shots. To be honest, I've only tried a few times, but I can't get the close-up shots like this. Well done!

[tonyniev]

Good photo for your first try...focus is critical in getting good moon shot and sunlight hitting the side provides good contrast and shadows...

[Fred flyfisher]

Beautiful shot Mary Anne. Did you convert it to BW?

[Rash Oval Knave]

Great picture! I'm going to have to get out and try my hand at moon shots once it gets fuller around here.

Can I ask what ISO you used to get such a fast shutter speed in the dark? I can't seem to get anything anywhere near that fast at night while maintaining proper exposure, especially with that large of a focal length.

~ Shravan

[picnik]

I would be happy with that shot too Mary Anne
Great job... I have yet to try to shoot the moon.

[Mpow]

Originally Posted by Rash Oval Knave

Can I ask what ISO you used to get such a fast shutter speed in the dark? I can't seem to get anything anywhere near that fast at night while maintaining proper exposure, especially with that large of a focal length.

This shot used ISO 400. When I have some time (and it isn't so cold!) and the moon is fuller, I'd like to experiment more.

[Mpow]

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

Beautiful shot Mary Anne. Did you convert it to BW?

Nope, no BW on this.

[jakethepig]

Very nicely done Mary Anne. This is a great first try. The moon is great for playing with manual settings. Thanks for sharing this one with us.

Dave.

[Tenzin'sMom]

It's beautiful, Mary Anne! I love this phase of the moon, and your detail is just great. Hope you shoot the moon for us more often!