When the moon rises in the east it’s always pale or faint. It will continue to rise and to get brighter and brighter. It will be it’s brightest when night has fallen. To take a good picture of the moon the brightness and contrast must be in the ball park. It’s too faint when it just rises and too bright when it’s dark out. So I’ve found there is about(?) a 30 minute time window when the moon is just perfect for shooting! The Goldi Loks time,not too little and not too much.
I took this shot (of a eagle I do not know) because the eagle was perched just right but my timing was off. I was too early. I tried to shoot two other eagle friends but couldn’t because of the angle. Trees got in the way with both of them! Rats! Good thing I got this safety shot!
I like this lovely shot.
thanks Anne!
I like it, too. It seems rather mystical. 😊 I didn’t know that about the moon’s rising in the East, Wayne. Very interesting! Thanks for sharing your lovely moment with us all.
my pleasure Betty! Always good to hear from you!
Thank you, Wayne!
It’s a beautiful shot. :)
thank you Lynette! I do wish I could of gotten shots from those two other tries!
It is a fine shot, Wayne even if you dont know the eagle!
Thanks Emma,but I can get a better shot sometimes. When I line the moon and the eagle up sometimes it’s just impossible to get!
It’s a great shot, Wayne!
Thanks Jennie,you watch…….next moon I will get a really good one!
I’ll be watching!
It’s quite stunning, Wayne!
thanks Terri! Next full moon I’ll get a really good one!
Great image! Enjoyed seeing it!
Excellent shot, Wayne. Thanks for sharing this beautiful eagle when the moon has just risen.
My pleasure Kamal! Next moon will be better!
Yes for sure ☺️☺️☺️
I am caught up now, Wayne. That is a nice shot, even if it was not quite what you were looking for.
Thank you Lavinia but you just wait and see……I’ll get a much better one!
I think this is a lovely shot, Wayne.
Everyone else agrees with you Robbie but when you compare the next moon shots I’m sure you’ll like them better?
A great shot!
Thank you Donna!
I like this one, Wayne – even if you aren’t too keen! Glad you got out and about, saw your feathered friends and the first bear of the season. A pretty good trip!
Everybody seems to like this shot! I don’t understand it? Oh well,I know I won’t be printing it as I have dozens better and they haven’t been printed yet.
thanks for your feedback!
Your standards are high!
I love the shadow of the moon in the background. Very unique. Great job Wayne.
thank you Sandra!
We all would love to bring a shot like that home on our camera cards. It is still a lovely shot – is this Mr. Whiskers posing here?
Which of your eagle friends is this? It’s a bit difficult to see the facial features.
never met this eagle ever before?
Wonderful to see this majestic bald eagle in the sphere of the moon, Wayne. Interesting hearing about the Goldilocks moment, too. Your skill and knowledge are a marvel, and much appreciated.
thanks Jet,If I do not see the clouds I want I stay in.