SUPERMOON that was

killdeer43 · Aug 11, 2014

Here's one of many shots that I took last night of the big show.
I was just south of the Canadian border hoping to change my angle of view and get the moon closer to Mt. Baker, our local 10,782' volcano. I was slightly ecstatic and actually howled when it popped up from behind the mountain!!

I didn't hear anyone/anything else howl. :beguiled:

Joe

Jules · Aug 11, 2014

Wow! That picture is incredible!

walrus · Aug 11, 2014

Great photo, Joe! Looks like the cover of a sci-fi book!

walrus

davismanLV · Aug 11, 2014

STUNNING photo, Joe!! You done good..... REAL good! :encouragement:

SouthernSounds · Aug 11, 2014

What a shot, Joe!!! :applause:

Could we see a couple more pics?

All the best,
B.

rampside · Aug 11, 2014

Very dramatic shot, Joe! I can just imagine the feeling when the moon showed itself.:triumphant:

Westerly Wood · Aug 11, 2014

Got other pics? looks like quite an event.

geoguy · Aug 11, 2014

Beautiful photo, Joe.

Any chance you would be willing to share a higher-res version, either on LTG or via email?

killdeer43 · Aug 11, 2014

geoguy said:
Beautiful photo, Joe.
Any chance you would be willing to share a higher-res version, either on LTG or via email?

Thanks, and yes....as long as you share the profits. :tongue-new:

Joe

chazmo · Aug 11, 2014

Wicked awesome, Joe!

The Guilds of Grot · Aug 11, 2014

What, no Bigfoot howled back? They always do on the TV show!

killdeer43 · Aug 11, 2014

The Guilds of Grot said:
What, no Bigfoot howled back? They always do on the TV show!

They've been laying low since those goofy characters from the Animal Planet are searching for them with their goofy gear and howling all over the place. It's enough to make 'em want to move. :hopelessness:

Joe

killdeer43 · Aug 11, 2014

SouthernSounds said:
What a shot, Joe!!! :applause:
Could we see a couple more pics?

Thanks, Bruno.
Here's a shot with another camera, offering a wider view.

The mountain is 35 miles away and the moon is 221,904 miles away. :rugby:

Joe

SouthernSounds · Aug 11, 2014

Tremendously beautiful, Joe: overwhelming...

Thanks for posting!

All the best,
B.

P.S. By any chance, would you like to adopt me? You have more fun than a big bunch of folks over here. Just saying...

jeffcoop · Aug 11, 2014

Fantastic, Joe.

MLBob · Aug 11, 2014

Great shot, Joe!

JohnW63 · Aug 11, 2014

What focal length lens did you use ? Looks longer than my 300mm.

killdeer43 · Aug 11, 2014

JohnW63 said:
What focal length lens did you use ? Looks longer than my 300mm.

I took the first shot using a technique called digiscoping, where I combine a spotting scope with a good point and shoot digital camera. The spotting scope is set and focused at 20X; I handhold the camera to the scope's eyepiece and zoom in until I find the right image. The end result is usually between 60-80X (roughly equivalent to 3000-4000 mm) with good detail, depending mainly on the light. It can be tricky and I enjoy the flexibility it gives me in the field. A tripod is mandatory!

I teach digiscoping classes, so there's some interest. :rugby:

Joe

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