Posted by Rudy Ruberti on November 23, 2009 at 9:14 PM
I went to Red Rock Canyon last Friday for sunset and noticed this alignment with the moon and rocks. I was on a loose, sandy slope and it was very windy, so just trying to get the moon framed was difficult. By the time I got set up and ready to shot, the moon would move and be touching the rocks, and I would have to start over. This was the best shot I got. What do you think about the soft edges on the rocks (it wasn't intentional)?
When I started hiking back it was dark and finding my truck became a challenge in itself. At night, everything in the desert looks different, and nothing looks familiar.
Thanks,
Rudy
D700, 70-300mm @ 270mm
f9 @ 1/4, ISO 1000
Posted by Lon Overacker on November 24, 2009 at 2:33 AM
Rudy,
This is excellent! I think we all know how fast that moon moves (ok, how fast the earth rotates...) and how much of a challenge it would be to capture it in such a small space. Congrats on capturing this one. I think the sharp detail and crispness of the moon against the soft rock formation also works very well. The rock formation on the left looks like a fist with a "thumbs up" gesture - only with the thumb slightly truncated.... The end result is excellent Rudy - great image.
WOW, this is a really tight squeeze to place the moon just so. I can truly see your challenges in obtaining this one. With that said it is an excellent capture, Rudy. Maybe not perfect as one would want with the rock soft edges, but considering everything else I'm sure as good as it gets here.
I can also appreciate your thoughts on finding your way back to the vehicle in the dark. Been there a few times myself. Nowadays, I find myself parking in the exact same spot whenever I just visit Home Depot even in broad day light.....
Posted by Steve Sieren on November 24, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Way to "Cradle the moon" Rudy! Preferably, sharper edges would but you couldn't do that and it's the best you got so keep it.
I left the car once in New Mexico at night and took the GPS because I knew I wouldn't find it for sure. Even when I got close it was a little tough to spot. for the most part distance always seems shorter on the way back, don't know why.
Posted by Harley Goldman on November 24, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Cool composition! As Steve said, would be nice to have sharper edges on the silhoutte, but you did well with what you got.
Posted by Eric Good on November 24, 2009 at 8:08 PM
At first I was going to say the soft edges looked a little odd, but the more I've been looking at this I'm not so sure. I kind of like the contrast it adds to that sharp moon. Hearing your story about the moon touching the edges of the rock reminded me of that old game "operation". Well done!
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6 repliesWhen I started hiking back it was dark and finding my truck became a challenge in itself. At night, everything in the desert looks different, and nothing looks familiar.
Thanks,
Rudy
D700, 70-300mm @ 270mm
f9 @ 1/4, ISO 1000
This is excellent! I think we all know how fast that moon moves (ok, how fast the earth rotates...) and how much of a challenge it would be to capture it in such a small space. Congrats on capturing this one. I think the sharp detail and crispness of the moon against the soft rock formation also works very well. The rock formation on the left looks like a fist with a "thumbs up" gesture - only with the thumb slightly truncated.... The end result is excellent Rudy - great image.
Lon
I can also appreciate your thoughts on finding your way back to the vehicle in the dark. Been there a few times myself. Nowadays, I find myself parking in the exact same spot whenever I just visit Home Depot even in broad day light.....
I left the car once in New Mexico at night and took the GPS because I knew I wouldn't find it for sure. Even when I got close it was a little tough to spot. for the most part distance always seems shorter on the way back, don't know why.
Chris Maun