Tuesday, September 04, 2023
I finally have downloaded the photos that Susie and I snapped evenings ago as we watched the Super Blue Moon at its fullest rising from behind a dark ridge. A moon’s first glow breaking the darkness is a magnificent sight. This moon’s appearance was extra thrilling because of its added “Super” and “Blue” components.
Here’s an associated fact: another fourteen years will pass before the next Super Blue Moon shows up.
Here’s the view from one of our favorite spots for seeing the moon rising over a distinctive ridge.
Getting into position has had us parking and waiting among discarded vehicles in a small, isolated-appearing field. We take lightweight portable chairs and wait to cheer and capture. To our surprise, this time, the field’s owner came to question our presence and fortunately allowed us to stay in the special spot and photograph.
Meanwhile, the cameras we had were fairly new and unfamiliar. We practiced with them while awaiting the moonrise. Last night, while I downloading the evening’s images, turned out that one isn’t a photo at all, but is a recording–a hilarious capture of us trying to decide how to operate the cameras.
Suddenly though, moonlight appeared and little else mattered. We simply clicked away, and the resulting images actually are good. Thanks, cameras!
Today’s header photo, from our zoom camera, captures the moon, then high in the sky. Luckily, images from our non-zoom camera, although small do look good, from the moon’s first light over a barely visible horizon, and through its ascent.
Yes, we’re at it again–your moon-chasing photographers. With thanks galore to a kind landowner.
Dear Friends: Later this month, we’ll go capture the annual glorious Harvest Moon.
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