Moonscape
The summit of Mt. Galicica trying to look like the globe above; rocky and desolate, it only manages so far. But if there was snow on the Moon, one could already...
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The summit of Mt. Galicica trying to look like the globe above; rocky and desolate, it only manages so far. But if there was snow on the Moon, one could already imagine people waiting in rows for the next rocket. In the same time, there are no candidates to live on top of this mountain, however beautiful...
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Jan, 2016Views
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Location
The photo was made from the terrace of our home, as we prefer being outside as much as possible.Time
The Exif Date/Time recorded shows 18-Dec-2015 and 15:30:34 - which is about three hours before dark for our wintertime.Lighting
It was not dark yet, so Shutter Speed was a stabile 1/500 sec, with aperture f/5.5 and ISO 100. Exposure value was reduced to -0.30 eV, Metering Mode: Pattern. Flash was Off, Focal Length 44.8 mm, and White Balance at Auto1, meaning Daylight.Equipment
Nikon COOLPIX P610 was near, so I shot out-of-hand, with no added gear. Simple.Inspiration
There was something similar between the Moon and the desolate mountain summit... :)Editing
The shot was cropped so as to apply the composition rules. Whatever else I did I can't remember, but it was in no way significant enough to alter the scenery.In my camera bag
For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. It is more than enough to take along whatever I want or need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car, to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The tripod has its permanent place in the car. My vest pockets usually contain two cameras. Regardless of which is the "main" camera, one of those is always some waterproof model, if the weather plays up or when I find something interesting in the shallows. Nowadays I usually use Nikon P900 or Sony RX100m7, and the waterproof backup is an Olympus TG-2 or a Paralenz DiveCam. Other vest pockets keep the spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small camera clamp which can be fixed to almost anything. In many cases this can replace a tripod. The vest has deep pockets for longer lenses, and these usually hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate - if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always pack about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. Much can be improvised with these if need be. Recently I made it even easier, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; one variable-volume McKinley. In the Outdoors, simplicity and comfort are my most important requirements!Feedback
There is no recipe for any photo, not like "Take One Moon and 1 Quart of Mountain Top, add Sky and mix until Right Layout appears"... etc. As always, you have to have a camera nearby to promptly record what you see. Of course, since this theme is deveoping slowly, you will have time enough to make more photos, which you can later choose among. So use the opportunity.
