Spring begins with a full moon, setting within minutes of sunrise. It's 6:48 a.m. and I've been rushing around in my puffy coat to get the right lens, the correct settings, and a good point of view. This is it: just the blushing moon contemplating her reflection in the water. Tech: 1/160 sec at f/8,… Continue reading As good as it gets
5:25 a.m. here on the edge. 28°F. and calm. A dusting of snow. The waxing gibbous moon will set at 6:06 a.m., but I better get a picture before it sinks behind the cloud bank. Hope the bright moon and the chill air energize me for the rest of the day. Tech: 2 sec. at… Continue reading Sister Moon
Watching the full moon set over Lake Ontario is a winter treat. For several months the northwesterly azimuth is right, but... with great lakes come thick clouds. I've learned to try to get a photo as soon as I see it. Waiting till it's a huge orb low on the horizon usually means disappointment. Today,… Continue reading Winter Moon over Ontario
