10.23.2008

Moments : Shooting the Moon

Illuminated

Waiting on the Moon

it cast a haunting glimmer

Shooting the Moon

everlasting light

Moonlight Madness


The night sky is a miracle of infinitude.
~Noelani Day~


Etc.
  • The prompt for this weeks haiku: Never-ending.
  • My intent was to go to Bass Lake to get some fall color shots last week.
  • We didn't make it before the sun started going down.
  • We stayed to shoot the moon because of a suggestion from another photographer.
  • I was glad that I took the strangers advice - even if it was cold & I was hungry.
  • I need to practice night shots more, I don't do them enough.
  • The days are getting shorter. I barely make it home in time for good light.
  • Maybe I need to make a lightbox so that I can take photos inside!
  • Speaking of inside, we have gutted our laundry room, it looks so much better.
  • I forgot how big that room was......it was so cluttered. Now, it's a brand new space!
  • I will work on more excursions this weekend, so look forward to some fresh outings!!
I hope you all have a terrific weekend!


51 Responses:

Stardust said...

Fantastic pictures! These are truly great ones, I've seen such works before.

I thought I could even see the stars in the first picture. Thanks for sharing. =)

MaryAnn Ashley said...

Great moons...
Glad to hear about your successful projects & looking forward to more to come. Have a great weekend!

Keri said...

oh my! that is absolutley breathdaking. it is so hard to shoot at night and get such an amazing picuture! I am jealouse and inspired.

SandyCarlson said...

Indeed, it is. Thanks for sharing this with OSI.

Liss said...

What can I say but stunning. My favourite is the first shot. I just love the rim light around the moon.

I wish I had the opportunity to practice so night photography too.

Gretchen said...

Absolutely gorgeous shots! Thanks for sharing them. :)

ELK said...

have a weekend full of light ~ moon or otherwise...these images are so nice! yea for new spaces too!

springtreeroad said...

wow! those are stunning. i never shoot at night; i'm always working.

and - ha! - they *almost* look like black and whites.

Vodka Mom said...

that was absolutely LOVELY. They are so peaceful and calming. :-)

Killlashandra said...

Pretty haiku. Although your title reminded me playing the card game hearts. I think I've got cards on the brain. Lovely images though, capturing the moon can be tricky and you did a wonderful job. :)

Indrani said...

Beautiful shots! You used a camera stand? I have never got such good moon shots.

AphotoAday said...

That's really an interesting set... Nicely done...

Patsy said...

Wonderful haiku to go with the shots you took. Beautiful work.

Tiaras and Tantrums said...

G-O-R-G-E-G-O-U-S!!!!!!!!

Cathy said...

Beautiful!! so peaceful looking.

Lori of I'm no super Mom said...

Truly amazing pictures!! So beautiful!

Cecily R said...

Those are all BEAUTIFUL!!!

So glad you joined us for PSF this week!

Prin said...

Yey! Moon pics are the best. Very pretty. :)

If I have something to prop myself onto, I like to expose mine like it's daylight (which can take 2-5 minutes of exposure sometimes).

Happy weekend! :)

Fifi Flowers said...

You are ILLUMINATING! I made it on to your site! YEA! I will remember that trick! GREAT ohotos as usual! Time to catch up!

Sara Chapman said...

Very, very beautiful. I almost like the first one best, that sense of anticipation is so strong. Thanks for a lovely trio, and I'm definitely looking forward to more night shots.

Maggie May said...

I need to get some experience of night shots. Yours are absolutely great! Bet it took a great deal of practice to get them like that!

Rose said...

Great moon shots! I would have sure been happy if I had taken these!

Deb said...

simply stunning. i love the way the water looks with the moonlight shining down.

PeacefulChaos said...

I'm in awe! Absolutely breath-taking!!

Jennifer said...

Great shots! I love night pictures! Great job

Coloradolady said...

Amazing photos. I love night sky photos and these are wonderful. Happy SWF.

rivergardenstudio said...

Oh how beautiful... I hope you have a wonderful weekend too! Roxanne

Kay said...

Wow! Night reflections! This is too cool. Your name is Noelani? I student taught at Noelani School in Manoa too many years ago. I happen to love the name so it drew me to your blog and I'm glad it did. You have so many wonderful photos. I'm going to stay a bit to have a stroll through your pictures.

jfrancis said...

beyond the ridge
through the trees
the Light.....
from my Love
till Her return

Elizabeth said...

Oh wow - those are gorgeous!

I need to practice night shots as well, though I think you are light-years ahead of me. :) I think this same thought every year, just before the holiday season - which is full of night-time shot potentials. Why I don't think of it in January is beyond me. :)

Chris said...

Those are beautiful. I could stare at those shots all day.
Well done!

zoya gautam said...

ur Labels: the 'Light', was a prisoner to the 'Moon', the 'Night Shot' at me, a whispered tremor of 'reflection', so the 'silhouette' of sensuality
danced..
..many thanks..

Ragged Roses said...

Such beautiful magical photos, they are real treat!
Kimx
thanks for showing me photos of your yurt stay, it looks amazing. Yurts are great aren't they?!

Kyla said...

WOW! These are just gorgeous! My moons never turn out, nearly as well. ;)

Thanks for sharing!

J.H said...

I love the first picture the most, the illumination really strike my attention at once!
Great job!

Technodoll said...

cripes those are fab!! are you selling your pics yet? you should! yes. redbubble.com is amazing, you should check it out, girl :-)

Angie Z ~ Duckwaddlequack said...

How my! These are just spectacularly stunning!! Enjoy your weekend! :)

Lydia said...

Wayfaring, you have created magic with these shots. I love them and the beautiful haiku, too.

maggie's mind said...

Oh, wow! Such incredible shots!

Kelli @ Gohn Crazy said...

Gorgeous pictures

sharilyn said...

wow! beautiful! i have never yet been able to take good pictures of the moon... perhaps, one day!? i especially love the first shot!!

Carrie and Troy Keiser said...

What wonderful shots! I SO want to take beautiful moon shots! Love the reflection!

Carver said...

Those are fantastic shots of the moon. I also love your shot of the queen anne's lace in the next post. I'm assuming that's what it is as mine looks like that now as it spreads out its seeds.

fishing guy said...

WW: What beautiful captures for SWF. Soory for being here late.
Thanks for you comment on my Buckeye Tree.

Honey Mommy said...

Wow! Those are wonderful photos. I have never tried to take photos of the moon before, but after seeing those I am definitely tempted!

fourwindshaiga said...

This is beautiful series of photos. And the poem is perfect with them. Sounds like you fit quite a lot in each weekend.

Arnold Layne said...

That's amazing - it looks like a fairy tale.

Pearl Maple said...

Stunning photos, sky watch friday is the most amazing experience travelling around to see what everyone is sharing and your photos are particularly lovely.

Charlotte Tollstén said...

These pictures are magical!!
I love them.

Getty72 said...

I'm so sorry for taking so long... These photos are sp breathtaking. I love them all, but the first one is just literally out of this world. It makes my tummy tingle. Beautiful work Jess, truly wonderful!!!!!!

Muse said...

absolutely gorgeous!!

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