Thursday, February 3, 2011

Full Moon of the Vermilon River. A Post to Skywatch.

1 Full Moon


2 Full Moon
Still interested in moon photos, Boom and I took these photos in the dead of night on the forest rim. Remember the earlier photos I took were taken in late day. The photos are hand held, it's too cold to use a tripod or to use it as a monopod. And no Boom and I did not do any howling. I also used the 150-500mm lens as opposed to the 70-300mm. The Exif's are as follows:
1) Photo 1. 1/200sec,F8, and EC-1 step.
2) Photo 2. 1/60 sec F8 350mm EC-1 step.
The photos were brightened and enlarged in PS8. To people who said they didn't understand the Exif's,they will only mean something if you have a digital SLR.

Here are some moon folklore items. This lunar phase involves a lot of math so I'm sticking to folklore stuff.
1) Full moons are associated with insomnia and insanity. Sort of fits doesn't it. After all Boom and I are taking photos in the middle of the night at -41 C (no conversion necessary).
2) The full moon has many names, some of which are:
a) blue moon-when there is an extra full moon.
b) The January full moon is referred to in English as an Old Moon; in Algonquian as a wolf moon and sometimes in English as an ice moon. Boom and I like "Wolf Moon"as we saw one a few nights later; no camera of course.
You can read more on moons @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Moon

This is a post to Skywatch @ http://skyley.blogspot.com/
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Hiya Gary,
    That lens must weight a lot?
    -41C is unbelievable.
    Ice moon alright :-)
    joco

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  2. RandiFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Amazing shots. You are really a hero...!!!

    My entry is here

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  3. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    To joco. OK Ice Moon, but I prefer wolf moon.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Hi Randi. It was that amazing dry cold that along with the wind just sucks the moisture out of your face.

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  5. Sylvia KFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I do love your moon shots, Gary! Superb captures of a really beautiful one! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  6. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Sylvia. I think I'm finished with the moon for a while, unless a good quater comes along. I'd like to capture some good star shots.

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  7. Bob BushellFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    That's really nice, and, thanks for signing our petition, it makes everything.

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  8. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Ah, yes, lunar = the origin of the name "looney-tunes"! LOL
    Beautiful shots of the moon, Gary. It takes real dedication to drag yourself and your dog out in the dead of night to take photos. Good work.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  9. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Bob. What Bob is talking about is the Government threat to the forests of the UK. Those forests that are so famous like the Forest of Dean, Sherwood forest,the New Forest etc. It's just not a UK threat but in a sense to the forests of the world because of their ability to trap carbon. This means "Nation Forests" are a world asset. To support Bob and his fellows go to http://woodlandtrust.org.uk/protect and at least read it and sign the petition if you agree.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Ah Kay I think I got it right-- insanity.

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  11. Mike's Travels February 3, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Excellent!

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  12. EG CameraGirlFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Very nice shots of the full moon, Gary!

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  13. DarFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Very mysteriously icy looking...so I guess it's the Ice Moon for me...you two sure love the elements. Have a wonderful Feb.
    BlessYourHearts Woof!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks Mike.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks EGW for the kind words.

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  16. KarenFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Love the moon shots Gary, keep them coming. I am writting down the instructions for the day (night) I get my Canon T2i. I so want to take a picture of the moon.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Boom says woof back Dar, and crazy is probably the operative word.

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  18. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Hi Karen and good luck with the new camera.

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  19. eileeninmdFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Wonderful shots of the full moon! Well done, Gary!

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  20. Sally in WAFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Excellent shots, Gary. No howling? What fun is that? :)

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  21. LauraFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    perfect!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Well done Gary & Boomer! I also like taking moon pics and was lucky enough to get some decent shots of the winter solstice eclipse last year. Feel free to take a peek HERE

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  23. AlFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Nice shots. I thought we'd experienced some cold over the last couple of days, but -41 beats us!

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  24. KaHollyFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous moon shots.

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  25. MariaFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Look at the lovely moon ~
    our sweet round friend

    thank you for the great shots!
    *happy weekend to you*
    ~Maria

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  26. Esme SyFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    It looks magical.

    Happy SWF!

    My SKY.

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  27. Pearl MapleFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Great moon photos, thanks for adding to the SWF party and your kind comments on my post earlier.

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  28. wildcatwoodsFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I can't beleive you were out in that kind of cold. Do like the shots - incredible! I like wolf moon - my Native American clan is wolf as is my spirit guide.

    Carolina Mts

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  29. Jidhu JoseFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    nice shots
    happy SWF

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  30. RajeshFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Excellent shots.

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  31. ArijaFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Well, I did the howling for both of you . . . at -41C, isn't that a bit cool?
    I hope you did not take your gloves off to click.

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  32. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Thanks eileeninmd.

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  33. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I think Boom wanted to give a little howl, Sally.

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  34. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Thanks LauraX.

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  35. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Hi John. I looked and those are excellent shots.As I remember here it was overcast.

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  36. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    That's with the wind chill Al.

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  37. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Thanks KaHolly.

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  38. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks for the wishes Marie.

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  39. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Yes it does Ester.

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  40. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Thanks Pearl Maple.

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  41. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Then let the Wolf Moon guide you.Cheri

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  42. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Hi Jidhu Jose. Thanks for the visit.

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  43. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Thanks Rajesh.

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  44. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Hi Arija. I wear two pairs of gloves, I take the miitts off but the gloves are thin enough to work the shutter, and the settings.

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  45. YoshiFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    -41C!!! That's beyond my imagination. I guess that your battery died so quickly. Is your 150-500mm lens Sigma? I want Sigma APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3, BTW.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Yoshi

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  46. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Hi Yoshi. No the battery seemed alright. Yes my lens is a Sigma 150-500mm, and I'm really happy with it.The 50-500mm would be more useful as I could get rid of my Nikon 70-300mm.

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  47. RobinFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Beautiful moonshots, I particularly like the detail and clarity of the first.

    A 50-500 must be a bruiser of a lens, weight-wise.

    And did you say -41C? *faints dead away*

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  48. KellyFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I've never tried a moon photo, but you're inspiring me to get out there. Of course, our skies have to clear of the thick cloud layer that has been plaguing us!

    p.s. My son loves huskies and malamutes and fell in love with Boom just now when he saw your banner!

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  49. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Thanks Robin. The 50-500mm would get rid of the additional weight of the 70-300mm. The reach of a 500mm is a minimium necessity for wild life.

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  50. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Boom appreciates all the compliments he can get, Kelly. I left the code for Boomer's story on your site if your son wants to read it.

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  51. MaryFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Very good full moon shots! It is always amazing to me how much detail we can capture with a camera these days of something so far away.

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  52. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    With the right lens and an SLR camera, you can do a lot Mary.

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  53. AlisonFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    When my mother took me back to Hong Kong in 1956, yes I really am that old, she showed me the Rabbit in the Moon, not the man. You caught the rabbit with your lens.

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  54. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    I had to go back and look for the rabbit, Alison.

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  55. MarvinFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Nice shots of the moon, Gary. Would you believe I passed on some clear sky opportunities to photograph the moon because our temp was around 18°F/-8°C? What a wimp I am!

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  56. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I'm out with Boom anyway, and so bundled up I look like the Michelin man,so don't feel bad.

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