SWF3-51 The Lunar Eclipse

July 2, 2010 at 4:25 am | Posted in Skywatch Friday, Weather | 11 Comments
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A few weeks ago, on a night when the mercury was rapidly heading to the ice forming numbers, we were blessed with a partial lunar eclipse. We are a bit too south to see the full effect, but it was still pretty cool. By the time the full moon had reduced itself to a sliver, there wasn’t enough light for my little point and shoot camera, so I’m a little disappointed that I didn’t get that. The eclipse lasted for about an hour, and I have to admit to being thankful when it was over – I was starting to lose feeling in my fingers. But I am thankful for these shots. None of them have been re-touched at all, They are exactly how they came off my camera. (The first has been cropped).

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That is so incredible!!! Hope your fingers have thawed out, after your dedication to us!!!

Comment by Judy— July 2, 2010 #
Great photos! Especially since you were only using a point and shoot and were freezing cold!

Comment by Sarah Schwerin— July 2, 2010 #
These are great shots.

Comment by J Bar— July 2, 2010 #
Not bad for a p&s and definitely agree about freezing your fingers off. I had the SLR on the tripod and was popping out every 10 to 15 mins to readjust the camera angle and take another shot.

Comment by Ann— July 2, 2010 #
Love that last one – hope it wasn’t as cold out there as it was in West Oz!!!

Comment by Angie— July 2, 2010 #
These are really, really wonderful shots. Thanks!

Comment by SandyCarlson— July 2, 2010 #
Beautiful moon and photos! Happy skywatching!

Comment by Eileen— July 3, 2010 #
thanks for sharing this with us, hopefully your fingers are fine by now! these are incredible set of photos

Comment by syel— July 3, 2010 #
Further proof that it’s the photographer and not the camera that takes a good photo. I’ll add my wishes to those who hope you’ve thawed out, and reinforce that it was worth it for this.

Comment by Wren— July 4, 2010 #
I’m impressed! These are wonderful shots.

Comment by EG Wow, Canada— July 5, 2010 #
GT: I do love the reflection on the lake.

Comment by Fishing Guy— July 31, 2010 #

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