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The Rise of the Moon



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I superimposed a photo I took of the moon onto one I had taken previously of the sky-clouds, and this was the result.

I superimposed a photo I took of the moon onto one I had taken previously of the sky-clouds, and this was the result.
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upload_dateOct, 2015

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Behind The Lens

Location

This image is a composite of two photographs: One of the trees and the sky, and the other of the moon. Both photos were taken in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Time

Both photos were taken at night, which is my favorite time to sit out on my porch or in my yard and take pictures. The photo of the trees was taken in the evening when the sun was setting at about 7 o’clock. The photo of the moon was taken at night at, I would estimate, around 10 or 11 o’clock. They were taken on two separate nights, but within a week of each other.

Lighting

Since I was outside, the lighting was all natural. I adjusted my camera settings so that the images would be slightly underexposed in order to capture more contrast and, particularly for the moon photograph, more detail.

Equipment

Both photos were shot with my Canon EOS Rebel t3i camera, mounted on a tripod. My hands are not always very steady, so I usually use a tripod and remote shutter, which was the case here. The lenses were pretty basic; they’re the ones that came with my camera. The moon photograph was taken with a Canon 75-300mm lens at 300mm; the photo of the trees and sky was taken with a Canon 18-55mm lens. Each of my lenses has a UV filter on them.

Inspiration

I love taking photos in the evening and nighttime. It’s become a part of my evening routine in order to help me relax. I don’t have set goals for this time of what I'm going to photograph; I just use whatever presents itself. For the sky photo, I loved the look of the silhouette of the trees against the sky, but the sky looked a bit empty. During my nighttime photography sessions, I'll often try new things: sometimes trying out new techniques, or maybe using a new piece of equipment. On one particular night, I was learning how to take photos of the moon. I captured a photo I was happy with: the moon looked large and clear. Again, though, the surrounding area looked empty. So I got the idea to combine the two photographs and use the moon to fill the previously-empty sky. I was quite pleased with the result.

Editing

Each individual photo is unedited. I’m not a professional photographer, so I don’t generally use post-processing software, with the exception of free apps on my phone or computer. I actually don’t have Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom at the moment. In order to superimpose the moon into the sky, I used the "Add Photo" editing feature in an app called PicsArt.

In my camera bag

I always carry my Canon EOS Rebel t3i body, along with three lenses: the 18-55mm, the 75-300mm, and a Yongnuo 50mm lens. I also carry three batteries and at least two SD memory cards, my tripod or monopod, and my remote shutter. From there, any additional equipment depends on where I’m going. Often I’ll bring a lens hood and some filters, such as ND filters if I think I'll have the opportunity to play with using a slower shutter speed. Lately I’ve been playing around with bokeh. I learned how to make custom bokeh filters, so I’ve been carrying them with me in case I encounter an opportunity to use them.

Feedback

Patience, perseverance, and creativity are your best friends in this endeavor! Don't be afraid to take a chance. This image was the result of my liking each of my original photos enough that I didn't want to delete them, but not being immediately taken with them. Something was lacking. Normally, I'm hesitant to alter my photos. I'm usually happy with them "as is" and I'm always concerned that, if I edit them, I'll somehow mess them up by going overboard. But in this case, I decided to try it, since it was a pretty basic edit and I still had each of the original photos. I was really happy with the outcome.

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