I have pre-visualized this image for a number years and have on several attempts been thwarted by clouds and weather. Finally this past weekend the conditions were perfect for the White Sands full Moon set in the earth shadow before sunrise. Enjoy! I will bring a print of this to the shindig.
Posted by Jim Caffrey on January 15, 2009 at 9:07 PM
I really like the rainbow effect in the cloud bank. I live in NM and every time I've been to WS it's been overcast. I think the contrast could use a boost, and possibly a little cropping. Great image.
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 15, 2009 at 9:18 PM
(Cloudbank? What cloudbank?)
Great shot, Steve! By bringing a print to the shindig, does that mean this will be in the print exchange? Wouldn't mind going for the two-for-two treatment by snagging a print of this. The one of yours I got last year faces my desk where I can see it every minute I'm working, which is something I can't even say for my own photos!
Jim'
It is not a cloud bank, its the earth's shadow that gives a pink and blue band before sunrise or after sunset with a clear horizon opposite the rising or setting sun.
Todd: we can work something out. I was planning on another print for the exchange.
Steve
Posted by Jim Caffrey on January 15, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Oops! I guess I'll have to start getting out earlier, or staying later. I guess if it were a cloud bank, the moon would be hidden or a lot bigger!
Posted by Phillip Noll on January 15, 2009 at 11:24 PM
C'mon Steve. We know you REALLY came to New Mexico for a Blue Corn Green Chile Chicken Enchilada!!!!
I like the photo--magnificent desolation!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on January 16, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Very nice! My personal preference would lean towards a bump in contrast in saturation, but to each his/her own. I've been seeing a number of full moon White Sands shots lately and its got me considering heading out there during the next cycle.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on January 16, 2009 at 8:04 AM
I really like this, but I too think it could benefit from a slight boost in contrast and saturation. I love the earth shadow.
Discussion
13 repliesGreat shot, Steve! By bringing a print to the shindig, does that mean this will be in the print exchange? Wouldn't mind going for the two-for-two treatment by snagging a print of this. The one of yours I got last year faces my desk where I can see it every minute I'm working, which is something I can't even say for my own photos!
It is not a cloud bank, its the earth's shadow that gives a pink and blue band before sunrise or after sunset with a clear horizon opposite the rising or setting sun.
Todd: we can work something out. I was planning on another print for the exchange.
Steve
I like the photo--magnificent desolation!