This & That...
Sliver: Day 52
Posted by Claudia (Illinois, United States) on 26 June 2009 in Plant & Nature.
Saw my chance to capture just a sliver of the moon tonight so I ran inside and grabbed my camera. I cropped the heck out of it :) but was pleased to see the clarity since I did not use a tripod.
Thank you for stopping by and taking time to view my photos. If you have a few extra moments, please leave a comment--they are sincerely appreciated!
Barbara from Florida, United States
Outstanding detail. Incredible clarity without a tripod. Cropped or not it's a great shot.
26 Jun 2009 5:19am
@Barbara: Thank you, Barbara!
@M4: Thanks so much, M4! I used a Canon EF 70 - 300 mm (the lens has an Image Stabilizer).
Leslie from Penang, Malaysia
it's a nice shot! without a tripod...great pair of hands you have :)
26 Jun 2009 9:28am
@Leslie: Thank you, Leslie. And yes, my hands are magical! :) :) (teasing of course!)
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
It is superb, I wouldn't want to miss that exquisite moment, by running into the house to get the tripod and missing this fantastic moon photo ;)
26 Jun 2009 10:55am
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. I'm actually a mess with a tripod. I am all joints and elbows flying every which way and I miss the shot so my motto is, "if I can't take it hand-held, then I won't take it!" (that sounds like the mantra of a lazy photographer doesn't it? :)
@Sarito: Thank you, Sarito, and thanks for visiting!
@Kryztian: You are welcome for the comment, Kryztian and thanks for stopping by my blog! :)
LESLIE from norwich, United Kingdom
SUPER SHOT Claudia... love the detail... Well done
26 Jun 2009 4:09pm
@LESLIE: Thank you, Les!
Simply Col from Winnipeg, Canada
Wow... this is simply beautiful. And not easily done... I know that from my several unsuccessful attempts. :-)
26 Jun 2009 6:06pm
@Simply Col: Aw, thanks so much, SimplyC. One good thing about the moon is that we get plenty of opportunities to practice. :)
Bill from Belton, United States
Excellent detail Claudia! And a perfect crop.... just right. You must be younger than I am.. I wouldn't have such great results handheld!
26 Jun 2009 6:30pm
@Bill: Thanks, Bill. I'm 42 so while I am certainly not ancient I do have to admit that the Image Stabiliazer in my lens has been a life saver! :)
ZoomLNZ from Los Angeles Area, United States
Wow, what a great photo - and without a tripod. What was your focal length and ISO setting? Great shot!
26 Jun 2009 10:09pm
@ZoomLNZ: Hey, Zoom, Thanks for stopping by! Here is my info: Canon EOS Kiss X2 1/100 second F/5.6 ISO 400 260 mm I started with the Sunny 16 rule with my manual settings b/c the moon is nothing more than sunlight reflecting off of it but since it was only a sliver of a moon, I stopped down quite a bit until I got the exposure that worked for me.
Jim Wilson from United Kingdom
Nice shot Cladia, great detail, nice one !!
Regards Jim
26 Jun 2009 10:17pm
@Jim Wilson: Thanks, Jim! THanks for your visit!
Jen from St. George, United States
Great shot! I like the crop - it's a great composition. My question - how the heck did you do that without a tripod?! :)
26 Jun 2009 10:39pm
@Jen: Hahaha! I held my breath and I relied on my lens' Image Stabilizer. Thanks for the kind words!
PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United States
That is great detail - what size lens did you use?-- OH I see from your earlier comment. Great job!
27 Jun 2009 12:11am
@PD: Thanks, PD!
Bethany from Michigan, United States
What a great shot for having no tripod... I am impressed!
27 Jun 2009 1:08am
@Bethany: Thanks much, Bethany. I really do have to give credit to the lens' image stabilizer. ;)
@Mags: Thank you, Mags, and thanks for stopping by!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I confesss it's my mantra too shhh don't tell anyone ;)
27 Jun 2009 10:26am
@Lorraine: OH, that is so nice to hear, Lorraine! :) People make you feel like something is wrong with you if you don't lug a tripod everywhere you go. Thanks for the kind comment!
@Ada Panich: Grazie, Ada! Thanks for visiting!
@Chris Parr: Thank you, Chris! "stunning" <-- that's a great adjective :)
@fabienne: Merci beaucoup, Fabienne!
@PitLamb: Thanks, PitLamb, and thanks for stopping by!
Namaki from Bordeaux, France
Hello Claudia ...I am very glad and lucky to see this picture of the moon ... well done ... I have tried a couple of times but :-((( I am sure your nephew who is walking on the Saint-Jacques de Compostelle path will experience wonderful moonlights ! ;-)
1 Jul 2009 12:39pm
@Namaki: Thanks for visiting, Mamaki! Yes, I hope my nephew will get to see some beautiful moonlit nights while making his pilgrimage. Thank you for you comment! :)
Jacqueline from Montréal, Canada
I love this photo, the lines are so pure... Great !
12 Jul 2009 2:37pm
@Jacqueline: Thank you very much, Jacqueline. Your comment is greatly appreciated! :)
Canon EOS Kiss X2
1/100 second
F/5.6
ISO 400
260 mm