The Moon...

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Comment by CameraClicker on December 4, 2012 at 4:13pm

A few takes on the moon

Comment by Earl E. Gibson on December 1, 2012 at 1:50pm

I have to agree with Aamir.  For me taking a shot of the moon by itself is an effort to get that depth.  Show the three dimensionality of the surface itself.  Point in case.  When you take a shot of the full moon, it really seems kind of flat (to me that is), though when I take a shot of a partial moon, then I get to see the depth of the craters and a sense of how rugged it is.

Comment by Aamir Shahzad on November 29, 2012 at 6:14pm

Laura, It would have been better, if you had added some shot in moonlight to emphasize your point, 

I agree the moonlight permeating a landscape is more romantic . Those who try to capture moon itself do so as a challenge (as it require and understanding of camera setting) and the thrill of displaying ruggedness of moon surface--texture in photographic language. 

Comment by CameraClicker on November 29, 2012 at 11:07am

The moon is not that hard if you understand the lighting and have a long enough lens.  The surface is interesting and by having several shots taken at different times, we discovered something about the way it moves.  Not perhaps that exciting for a romantic, but exciting enough for the more scientifically inclined.