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Judd Patterson
02-24-2008, 05:15 PM
http://www.juddpatterson.com/BPN/eclipse.jpg

The recent eclipse (which I didn't see due to clouds) reminded me of this image that I put together late last year. This is a composite between a a long exposure eclipse image and a "proper" exposure to capture the fine detail on the face of the moon. Compositionally, this is as it was in camera. It was tricky to estimate the moons speed and declination through the frame...hit upon this my third attempt.

Exposure Details
163s, f/8, ISO 200 (Canon 30D, 500mm f/4 + 1.4x TC)
0.8s, f/5.6, ISO 1600 (Canon 30D, 500mm f/4 + 1.4x TC)

It was extremely windy so there is some shake to the star trails, but I was still intrigued with my first 'moon trail' photograph!

Jim Poor
02-24-2008, 05:58 PM
Whoa, neat!

Scott Moore
02-24-2008, 08:38 PM
Very slick. I haven't tried that, but you've inspired me to give it a shot the next time we have a nice moon sans clouds. The eclipse, or lack of, was a bummer. I tried to take a pic betwwn the clouds but finally gave up.

Scott

George DeCamp
02-24-2008, 08:47 PM
Judd,

You are too much! This is quite unique I would say, a very cool idea and you pulled it off....why am I not surprised.

Anita Rakestraw
02-25-2008, 03:02 AM
Definitely an eye-catcher, Judd, not only for subject matter but for colors as well!

Robert Amoruso
02-25-2008, 12:22 PM
Cool idea and definitely OofB material. I like that blue sky.

Fabs Forns
02-26-2008, 08:57 AM
Very special, Judd. Interesting and beautiful. The small star trails are super cool :)

DanWalters
03-05-2008, 07:33 PM
Great shot! Very creative and I really like the colors.

Arlene Spagna
03-06-2008, 03:19 PM
Neat image! It looks like a "speeding bullet"

chad anderson
03-17-2008, 10:58 AM
like it judd--very cool