Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Moonsets

On the 25 April Fiona and I got up at 3.30am to attend a dawn service. I was surprised to see the moon in full glory heading towards the western horizon but still high in a dark sky. The morning was clear so I dashed out to take a few photos before heading to the service.

Thought I might share a few shots of that dark clear morning.

©2013 Barry Smith - Early morning moon 1
©2013 Barry Smith - Early morning moon 2
©2013 Barry Smith - Early morning moon 3
I took a few more photos over the next day or two. The moon was then setting with the sun up. First set with colour and contrast just before and after dawn.

©2013 Barry Smith - Moon just before sunrise 1
©2013 Barry Smith - Early morning moon 2
©2013 Barry Smith - Early morning moon at sunrise 1
©2013 Barry Smith - Moon setting at sunrise
©2013 Barry Smith - Early morning - sun and moon glow
And then pale moon on a blue sky with the sun well up in the eastern sky.

©2013 Barry Smith - Pale moon on blue 1
©2013 Barry Smith - Pale moon on blue 2
I never get sick of the cool brilliance of the moon. These photos were not taken with the iPhone.


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9 comments:

  1. ValeriannaMay 15, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    These took my breath away! The orange moons are amazing. All are stunning, thanks.

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  2. JenniferMay 16, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Absolutely speechless...

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  3. LisaMay 16, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    beautiful...reminds me of one of your bowls...

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  4. Velma BolyardMay 16, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    WOW. holy moon batman. nice work, barry.

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  5. Jo MurrayMay 16, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Amazing!!!!

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  6. BarryMay 16, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    VA, J, L, V & JM - I just knew I had to share those photos - sometimes one is just lucky to get the clear sky and the brilliance of the moon in one go; and the camera was up to the task - ant-shake these days helps a lot. VA - just looking at it was amazing but through the lens even more so - breath-away is right. J - speechless - unbelievable!!! L - I had not thought about the moon and bowl connection but I think you are right. V- nature just put on a good show. JM - thanks. Go well B

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  7. LeoviMay 17, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    I like it a wonderful place with this excellent moon! Nice pictures!.

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  8. Cathy MissaghiMay 17, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    These are beautiful. Can you share with us what type of camera you used?

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  9. BarryMay 19, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    L & CM - thank you. Camera? Canon PowerShot SX50HS. Go well. B

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