The Red Planet
Dec, 2013Views
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Awards
Fall Award 2020
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Peer Award
Exceptional Contrast
Outstanding Creativity
Jaw Dropping
Superior Skill
Magnificent Capture
Genius
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shellandshilo
December 28, 2013
Wow out of this world and into another stunning the colour and detail is amazing love it.
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Behind The Lens
Location
Above my house in Lanark Scotland.Time
About 9.30 PMLighting
Where I live there is very little light pollution as I live in the country.So I would say in terms of taking night time shots, like this one can only be an advantage.Equipment
My camera is a Canon Power Shot SX 40 HS. I was holding the camera on free hold no tripod or filters were used, the aperture was set at f/5.8 the ISO was 100 and the exposure was 1/400.Inspiration
I would say that I am like most people I am very much fascinated by the moon, and this particular moon was a blood red moon which do not come along all that often .Also living in Scotland decreases your chances of taking a great photo of the moon, because a high proportion of skies are overcast. therefore even when a half chance comes along to photograph the moon in particular when the skies are clear you must take it.Editing
noneIn my camera bag
A mixture of both micro and filter lenses,Battery packs,Feedback
To maximize your chances for taking a high quality image of the moon you may require to travel to an area with the least amount of light pollution, also use a tripod and if possible take the photo on a clear night. If you are fortunate and able to take a photo set within these conditions you will not be disappointed.
