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The moon · 11:37 AM

I'd thought I'd start my own thread.

I'm currently trying to get a good shot of the moon, just the moon. As sharp as I can. This one I captured tonight and I'm rather pleased with it. What do you think?

normhead · 03-16-2011, 11:45 AM

I've done a number of images of the moon with my 70-300, and I've gotta say, you definitely got a better copy. Nice picture, congrats. Don't sell that lens, or listen to what others might say about it, It's shooting over it's reputation and I'd bet 90% of it's brother/sister lenses of the same Sigma length.

**Bob Harris** · 03-16-2011, 11:48 AM

very nice shot Anna, I think the air is cleaner in Sweden so that helps with the clarity, or is it that you are closer, lol. Welcome to the forum, looking forward to more photos of yours. Bob

Nowhere Matt · 03-16-2011, 12:04 PM

That does look very good for an image cropped from 300mm. ISO 200 at 1/1500? This was with a certain amount of sunlight present as well or those numbers are misleading?
I took a few shots at the Moon last night as well. My area may have cloudy skies for the upcoming Moon event on the 19th. The Moon will be in a particularly shallow orbit around Earth and in it's full stage. High tides or sea swells from an event like this would certainly be another crippling blow to Japan.

Serenity · 03-16-2011, 12:04 PM

Thank you, both!

I'm so glad you liked it!
Normhead, no this telezoom isn't going anywere!

I really love it!
I made some tweaks in Ps, I used 'Apply image' twice, one with 'background' and one 'lighter'. Then I used 'Levels' and a little bit of contrast. It's so amaizing to be able to take photos of the moon in the middle of the day!
Bob, perhaps I am closer...

Thanks for your kind words!

daacon · 03-16-2011, 12:07 PM

It a fine shot and the beauty is the moon will always be there

Serenity · 03-16-2011, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by Nowhere Matt

That does look very good for an image cropped from 300mm. ISO 200 at 1/1500? This was with a certain amount of sunlight present as well or those numbers are misleading?
I took a few shots at the Moon last night as well. My area may have cloudy skies for the upcoming Moon event on the 19th. The Moon will be in a particularly shallow orbit around Earth and in it's full stage. High tides or sea swells from an event like this would certainly be another crippling blow to Japan.

Yes, it is taken during the afternoon in the sunlight and right outside my door.

So, no... no missleading numbers, promis!
That is really good information! Well, for me anyway... Japan doesn't need more now...
I hope we get clear skies were I live too.

Serenity · 03-16-2011, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by daacon

It a fine shot and the beauty is the moon will always be there

You are so right! The moon isn't going anywere!

Thanks!

**Ex Finn.** · 03-16-2011, 04:01 PM

Very nice looking Scandinavian moon, well done.

Cheers. Mike.

Serenity · 03-17-2011, 04:14 AM

Thanks Mike!

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03-16-2011, 11:45 AM	#2
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I've done a number of images of the moon with my 70-300, and I've gotta say, you definitely got a better copy. Nice picture, congrats. Don't sell that lens, or listen to what others might say about it, It's shooting over it's reputation and I'd bet 90% of it's brother/sister lenses of the same Sigma length.

03-16-2011, 11:48 AM	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	very nice shot Anna, I think the air is cleaner in Sweden so that helps with the clarity, or is it that you are closer, lol. Welcome to the forum, looking forward to more photos of yours. Bob

03-16-2011, 12:04 PM	#4
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	That does look very good for an image cropped from 300mm. ISO 200 at 1/1500? This was with a certain amount of sunlight present as well or those numbers are misleading? I took a few shots at the Moon last night as well. My area may have cloudy skies for the upcoming Moon event on the 19th. The Moon will be in a particularly shallow orbit around Earth and in it's full stage. High tides or sea swells from an event like this would certainly be another crippling blow to Japan.

03-16-2011, 12:04 PM	#5
Serenity Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Uppsala Photos: Albums Posts: 77 Original Poster	Thank you, both! I'm so glad you liked it! Normhead, no this telezoom isn't going anywere! I really love it! I made some tweaks in Ps, I used 'Apply image' twice, one with 'background' and one 'lighter'. Then I used 'Levels' and a little bit of contrast. It's so amaizing to be able to take photos of the moon in the middle of the day! Bob, perhaps I am closer... Thanks for your kind words!

03-16-2011, 12:07 PM	#6
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	It a fine shot and the beauty is the moon will always be there

03-16-2011, 12:09 PM	#7
Serenity Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Uppsala Photos: Albums Posts: 77 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nowhere Matt That does look very good for an image cropped from 300mm. ISO 200 at 1/1500? This was with a certain amount of sunlight present as well or those numbers are misleading? I took a few shots at the Moon last night as well. My area may have cloudy skies for the upcoming Moon event on the 19th. The Moon will be in a particularly shallow orbit around Earth and in it's full stage. High tides or sea swells from an event like this would certainly be another crippling blow to Japan. Yes, it is taken during the afternoon in the sunlight and right outside my door. So, no... no missleading numbers, promis! That is really good information! Well, for me anyway... Japan doesn't need more now... I hope we get clear skies were I live too.

03-16-2011, 12:11 PM	#8
Serenity Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Uppsala Photos: Albums Posts: 77 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon It a fine shot and the beauty is the moon will always be there You are so right! The moon isn't going anywere! Thanks!

03-16-2011, 04:01 PM	#9
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Very nice looking Scandinavian moon, well done. Cheers. Mike.

03-17-2011, 04:14 AM	#10
Serenity Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Uppsala Photos: Albums Posts: 77 Original Poster	Thanks Mike!

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