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Moon-Lit Taj Mahal

Be prepared with back-up equipment and back-up plans. While visiting Agra during a full moon my Canon 5dIII developed an electronic issue, so I went to my back-...
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Be prepared with back-up equipment and back-up plans. While visiting Agra during a full moon my Canon 5dIII developed an electronic issue, so I went to my back-up 6d. A limited number of people are allowed in to see the Taj during full moon, and only for 15 minutes per grouping. Then I learn that NO tri or mono-pods allowed.I only have one lens with the lowest stop of f4. There is no lighting other than the moon. Since shooting hand-held, I adjust my ISO to 12500 to minimize the exposure time to 1-2 second. The photo wasn't going to be crystal sharp, but would give me an image still enjoyable to be viewed. The light seen at the base of the Taj is a single candle light within the Taj, at the center under the dome.
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