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**MikeNArk** · 07-18-2021, 06:24 AM

Capturing the moon during daylight often yields pleasant yet detailed images like this one. Thanks for sharing.

RobG · 07-18-2021, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Capturing the moon during daylight often yields pleasant yet detailed images like this one. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! I was lucky that the sky was clear today.

**termy** · 07-18-2021, 07:40 AM - **1 Like**

hey Rob.

Was this yesterday? (17-July)

Over where i am, this was how it looked yesterday around the 610pm to 630pm time (singapore is GMT +8)

took a snap while waiting for the Apaches and Chinooks and Eagles to appear.

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RobG · 07-18-2021, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by termy

Was this yesterday? (17-July)

It was!

Quote:

Over where i am, this was how it looked yesterday around the 610pm to 630pm time (singapore is GMT +8) took a snap while waiting for the Apaches and Chinooks and Eagles to appear.

Cool! It's interesting to see the change in the apparent angle of the light due to the location of the observer. Thanks for posting. Was there an air show?

**termy** · 07-18-2021, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

not an airshow.

They were doing rehearsal.
For upcoming event.

**angkymac** · 07-18-2021, 07:25 PM - **1 Like**

I think I can see a sphere, not just a disk.
Angky.

RobG · 07-18-2021, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by termy

not an airshow. They were doing rehearsal. For upcoming event.

Happy birthday Singapore!

Originally posted by angkymac

I think I can see a sphere, not just a disk..

Yes, the half-moon makes it look much more three dimensional with the curved shadow line. It helps to bring out the surface features, too. Full moon is actually a bit boring as a photo in terms of surface detail.

**SelrahCharleS** · 07-18-2021, 08:28 PM - **1 Like**

Nice shot!

RobG · 07-18-2021, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by SelrahCharleS

Nice shot!

Thank you!

**ToddK** · 07-19-2021, 06:56 AM

This is an outstanding moon shot Rob! So often they are taken in the black of night, and they don't look nearly as good as having some light and color in the sky.

RobG · 07-19-2021, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

This is an outstanding moon shot Rob! So often they are taken in the black of night, and they don't look nearly as good as having some light and color in the sky.

Thanks Todd! Strangely enough, the low contrast seems to result in more detail on the surface. I suppose that makes sense: the detail isn't blown out in highlights or lost in shadows.

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07-18-2021, 06:24 AM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,124	Capturing the moon during daylight often yields pleasant yet detailed images like this one. Thanks for sharing.

07-18-2021, 06:30 AM	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Capturing the moon during daylight often yields pleasant yet detailed images like this one. Thanks for sharing. Thanks! I was lucky that the sky was clear today.

07-18-2021, 04:26 PM	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by termy Was this yesterday? (17-July) It was! Quote: Over where i am, this was how it looked yesterday around the 610pm to 630pm time (singapore is GMT +8) took a snap while waiting for the Apaches and Chinooks and Eagles to appear. Cool! It's interesting to see the change in the apparent angle of the light due to the location of the observer. Thanks for posting. Was there an air show?

07-18-2021, 06:49 PM - 1 Like	#6
termy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,154	not an airshow. They were doing rehearsal. For upcoming event.

07-18-2021, 07:25 PM - 1 Like	#7
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,986	I think I can see a sphere, not just a disk. Angky.

07-18-2021, 08:22 PM	#8
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by termy not an airshow. They were doing rehearsal. For upcoming event. Happy birthday Singapore! Originally posted by angkymac I think I can see a sphere, not just a disk.. Yes, the half-moon makes it look much more three dimensional with the curved shadow line. It helps to bring out the surface features, too. Full moon is actually a bit boring as a photo in terms of surface detail.

07-18-2021, 08:28 PM - 1 Like	#9
SelrahCharleS Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 935	Nice shot!

07-18-2021, 08:29 PM	#10
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by SelrahCharleS Nice shot! Thank you!

07-19-2021, 06:56 AM	#11
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	This is an outstanding moon shot Rob! So often they are taken in the black of night, and they don't look nearly as good as having some light and color in the sky.

07-19-2021, 08:47 PM	#12
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK This is an outstanding moon shot Rob! So often they are taken in the black of night, and they don't look nearly as good as having some light and color in the sky. Thanks Todd! Strangely enough, the low contrast seems to result in more detail on the surface. I suppose that makes sense: the detail isn't blown out in highlights or lost in shadows.