Night the Elephant and the Flea

the Elephant and the Flea · **2 Likes**

Well it appears that way doesn't it, but that is our Moon and the planet Saturn, taken Dec 26th, 2013, hand held.

zztopd · 02-12-2014, 02:43 AM

Bob!! That's great!

Bob, Saturn on these dates was nearing Earth at 10.5 astronomical units.
But looking at the size of the planet, I would say that it is maybe not Saturn, but Jupiter.

Bob, thanks so fantastically clear picture, we can argue about the name of the visible planets. It's perfect!
Generally during that month in 2013 Moon visited close to all the bright planets.
Thank you, Bob.

**Bruce Clark** · 02-12-2014, 04:48 AM

Great shot esp. handheld.

Michael Piziak · 02-12-2014, 06:37 AM

nicely done !

**MSL** · 02-12-2014, 06:56 AM

The title is as good as the image. Handheld is not easy unless you crank up the ISO a bit and/or you are really talented, which you are. Funny how a little "speck" and a good title makes this more than just a simple moon shot.

**eaglem** · 02-12-2014, 07:00 AM

Well done Bob............

daacon · 02-12-2014, 07:02 AM

The beauty of dark skies - great shot buddy.

slowpez · 02-12-2014, 07:49 AM

Lots of detail in that moon Bob.

**Bob Harris** · 02-12-2014, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by zztopd

Bob!! That's great!

Bob, Saturn on these dates was nearing Earth at 10.5 astronomical units.
But looking at the size of the planet, I would say that it is maybe not Saturn, but Jupiter.

Bob, thanks so fantastically clear picture, we can argue about the name of the visible planets. It's perfect!
Generally during that month in 2013 Moon visited close to all the bright planets.
Thank you, Bob.

ZZ, I originally posted Jupiter and researched on line and it appeared to be Saturn so I edited it and changed. Thanks for the correction, appreciated.

---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 09:55 AM ----------

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Great shot esp. handheld.

shooting in TAV seems to do the trick in hand held but ISO is up but I just took some of the noise out, thanks Bruce.

---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 09:55 AM ----------

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

nicely done !

thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 09:58 AM ----------

Originally posted by MSL

The title is as good as the image. Handheld is not easy unless you crank up the ISO a bit and/or you are really talented, which you are. Funny how a little "speck" and a good title makes this more than just a simple moon shot.

thanks Marc, actually I thought the title was the best part of the thread.

You're right about the tiny speck, I didn't know what it was and just took several photos, later to learn it was a planet. A glass of fine Merlot calms the nerves and makes for better hand held photos for me,

---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 10:01 AM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

Well done Bob............

thanks EM for viewing.

---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 10:02 AM ----------

Originally posted by daacon

The beauty of dark skies - great shot buddy.

hey thanks Dave, there's nothing like sitting outside during December, temps in the 60's taking photos. With beer in hand for company, oh Terri too.

---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 10:03 AM ----------

Originally posted by slowpez

Lots of detail in that moon Bob.

not bad for an old guy clicking the button Susan, thanks for viewing.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-12-2014, 11:05 AM

Nicely shot, Bob. Interesting juxtaposition.

normhead · 02-12-2014, 11:17 AM

Great image Bob, but where's the elephant and where's the flea? You got my hopes up.

**MSL** · 02-12-2014, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Great image Bob, but where's the elephant and where's the flea? You got my hopes up.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

thanks Marc, actually I thought the title was the best part of the thread. You're right about the tiny speck, I didn't know what it was and just took several photos, later to learn it was a planet. A glass of fine Merlot calms the nerves and makes for better hand held photos for me,

It would seem a glass of merlot is not only needed for taking this sort of photo, but for appreciating the elephant and flea (okay maybe a bottle or two

)

**Kerrowdown** · 02-12-2014, 12:47 PM

All looks pretty good to me and I know nothing about such things and hand held too.

**Bob Harris** · 02-12-2014, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Nicely shot, Bob. Interesting juxtaposition.

and that's what caught my attention, thank you for viewing and commenting. Bob.

---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 07:08 PM ----------

Originally posted by normhead

Great image Bob, but where's the elephant and where's the flea? You got my hopes up.

I'll keep searching for that one Norm, would be a great thread.

---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 07:10 PM ----------

Originally posted by MSL

It would seem a glass of merlot is not only needed for taking this sort of photo, but for appreciating the elephant and flea (okay maybe a bottle or two

)

spot on correct Marc, you're catching on to my style of photography.

---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 07:13 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

All looks pretty good to me and I know nothing about such things and hand held too.

We learn so much from this forum, soon you will learn to love absolutely nothing but the ridiculous.

TonyTurley · 02-12-2014, 08:53 PM

Great pic, Bob.

Tony

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zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	Bob!! That's great! Bob, Saturn on these dates was nearing Earth at 10.5 astronomical units. But looking at the size of the planet, I would say that it is maybe not Saturn, but Jupiter. Bob, thanks so fantastically clear picture, we can argue about the name of the visible planets. It's perfect! Generally during that month in 2013 Moon visited close to all the bright planets. Thank you, Bob.

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Great shot esp. handheld.

02-12-2014, 06:37 AM	#4
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	nicely done !

02-12-2014, 06:56 AM	#5
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	The title is as good as the image. Handheld is not easy unless you crank up the ISO a bit and/or you are really talented, which you are. Funny how a little "speck" and a good title makes this more than just a simple moon shot.

02-12-2014, 07:00 AM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,146	Well done Bob............

02-12-2014, 07:02 AM	#7
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	The beauty of dark skies - great shot buddy.

02-12-2014, 07:49 AM	#8
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Lots of detail in that moon Bob.

02-12-2014, 10:53 AM	#9
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by zztopd Bob!! That's great! Bob, Saturn on these dates was nearing Earth at 10.5 astronomical units. But looking at the size of the planet, I would say that it is maybe not Saturn, but Jupiter. Bob, thanks so fantastically clear picture, we can argue about the name of the visible planets. It's perfect! Generally during that month in 2013 Moon visited close to all the bright planets. Thank you, Bob. ZZ, I originally posted Jupiter and researched on line and it appeared to be Saturn so I edited it and changed. Thanks for the correction, appreciated. ---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 09:55 AM ---------- Originally posted by Bruce Clark Great shot esp. handheld. shooting in TAV seems to do the trick in hand held but ISO is up but I just took some of the noise out, thanks Bruce. ---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 09:55 AM ---------- Originally posted by Michael Piziak nicely done ! thank you, I appreciate the kind words. ---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 09:58 AM ---------- Originally posted by MSL The title is as good as the image. Handheld is not easy unless you crank up the ISO a bit and/or you are really talented, which you are. Funny how a little "speck" and a good title makes this more than just a simple moon shot. thanks Marc, actually I thought the title was the best part of the thread. You're right about the tiny speck, I didn't know what it was and just took several photos, later to learn it was a planet. A glass of fine Merlot calms the nerves and makes for better hand held photos for me, ---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 10:01 AM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem Well done Bob............ thanks EM for viewing. ---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 10:02 AM ---------- Originally posted by daacon The beauty of dark skies - great shot buddy. hey thanks Dave, there's nothing like sitting outside during December, temps in the 60's taking photos. With beer in hand for company, oh Terri too. ---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 10:03 AM ---------- Originally posted by slowpez Lots of detail in that moon Bob. not bad for an old guy clicking the button Susan, thanks for viewing.

02-12-2014, 11:05 AM	#10
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Nicely shot, Bob. Interesting juxtaposition.

02-12-2014, 11:17 AM	#11
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Great image Bob, but where's the elephant and where's the flea? You got my hopes up.

02-12-2014, 11:47 AM	#12
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Originally posted by normhead Great image Bob, but where's the elephant and where's the flea? You got my hopes up. Originally posted by Bob Harris thanks Marc, actually I thought the title was the best part of the thread. You're right about the tiny speck, I didn't know what it was and just took several photos, later to learn it was a planet. A glass of fine Merlot calms the nerves and makes for better hand held photos for me, It would seem a glass of merlot is not only needed for taking this sort of photo, but for appreciating the elephant and flea (okay maybe a bottle or two )

02-12-2014, 12:47 PM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	All looks pretty good to me and I know nothing about such things and hand held too.

02-12-2014, 08:07 PM	#14
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Nicely shot, Bob. Interesting juxtaposition. and that's what caught my attention, thank you for viewing and commenting. Bob. ---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 07:08 PM ---------- Originally posted by normhead Great image Bob, but where's the elephant and where's the flea? You got my hopes up. I'll keep searching for that one Norm, would be a great thread. ---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 07:10 PM ---------- Originally posted by MSL It would seem a glass of merlot is not only needed for taking this sort of photo, but for appreciating the elephant and flea (okay maybe a bottle or two ) spot on correct Marc, you're catching on to my style of photography. ---------- Post added 02-12-14 at 07:13 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown All looks pretty good to me and I know nothing about such things and hand held too. We learn so much from this forum, soon you will learn to love absolutely nothing but the ridiculous.

02-12-2014, 08:53 PM	#15
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Great pic, Bob. Tony