First Moon Photo Attempt

[boomer1959]

This is my first try at this. Settings were, Raw, 1/1000 sec.shutter speed, f5.6 aperture, 100 ISO, 400mm focal point. Croped in PSE. What do you think. Please comment. :)

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ys31yz&outx=800&oq=0

[sparker1]

I think it looks really good. Was tempted to "shoot the moon" last evening, but was too lazy to go out.

[boomer1959]

Thanks Stan :)
This shot was harder than I thought it would be. I think it turned out not bad.

[JoseC]

You've got a very good picture.
Full moon is not easy to shot.
I think you can get may be some improvement by
sharpening ( USM) a little bit and playing a little bit
with levels or curves.
Regards
Jose

[aam1234]

Have lots of moon shots with the 100-400 but non is a quarter as good as this. very nice.

Did you apply USM to it.

[boomer1959]

Thanks Jose and aam :D

I used a technique I found on Luminous Landscape called Local Contrast Enhancment, wich utilizes USM. I think it works pretty good.

[marie]

congratulations on getting such a good shot Dave

the same full moon can cause havoc
it's when it's full that the earth's biggest 'movements'http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/santa/icon_confused.gif always seem to happen http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/santa/icon_confused.gif



great to get such a shothttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/santa/icon_smile.gif

congratulations again

[boomer1959]

Thank you Marie :)

You are right abot the havoc :(

[ChP]

Hey cool photo. I recently took my fisrt moon photos too. I got a nice big 600-1600mm lens for christmas. Where are you located?



My Portfolio (http://www.canstockphoto.com/search.php?mem=146&r=146)


One of my moon photos is attached.

[mr.photoguy]

Niceness, It looks much like my attempt at it also.

It's kinda hard finding the right exposure, but once you do ....

mine are in my gallery.

[boomer1959]

Where are you located

Thanks Chp and Mr.Photoguy :D

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

[mr.photoguy]

Thanks Chp and Mr.Photoguy :D

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
http://www.shaystephens.com/mooncalc.asp

had to check my favorites, but that is the site that I found on this board. I had to search for it, because I couldn't get the right settings.

[boomer1959]

http://www.shaystephens.com/mooncalc.asp

had to check my favorites, but that is the site that I found on this board. I had to search for it, because I couldn't get the right settings.


Yes I've seen this sight. It works very well. :D

[Jetmech1]

Very nice moon shot. I have a few good ones, but mine have a little more noise in them.

[boomer1959]

Thanks Jetmech

[stoneylonesome]

Well Dave you've certainly set a high standard for yourself in the first moon attempt. Very nice job. :)

[RJSorensen]

I don't know if I will do as well . . . but you have given me hope to try this. I really like this forum and what one can learn, how you can challenge yourself with the fine work of others. Thank you.

[cricket]

Dave!

That moon photo is awesome! My boyfriend was commenting on the mark the meteors have left and how you can see the impact lines accross a vast distance! Absolutely terrific!

Are you sure you haven't done this before? ;)

[boomer1959]

WOW thanks Stoney, RJ, and Cricket :D :D :D Yes it was my first try :lol: