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Kwando Moonrise
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Kwando Moonrise

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 23, 2013167 views6 comments
Took this one some time ago and have never done anything with it.
A full moon rising over the Kwando, reflecting the setting sun.
Hand held
EOS 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
F4
ISO 3200
1/160
EV -0.67

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Gary Reed on October 23, 2013 at 9:29 AM
Ken, Love the reflection. The two birds lower right add some scale to the size of this moon. This one caught my eye. :toast:
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Comment posted by John Williams on October 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM
The color of, and around, the moon is special. I had to look at the large version to find the birds; I agree with Gary on the scale! Very nice as is, and (although I'm not normally a center comp) guy a crop to center the moon is cool as well.
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM
I love the light on the moon and those surrounding clouds, Ken. Really nice job on this. I could also see just a bit more contrast to the trees. Either way this is a beauty.

Ed
Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 24, 2013 at 5:17 AM
Thanks for your kind comments, this was one where I really needed a tripod, but leaning against the vehicle helped.
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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on October 27, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Is this Africa? Love the mood! :toast: :toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 28, 2013 at 1:26 AM
Mark,

It is indeed Africa, Kwando is in Northern Botswana.
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments