Norm Dulak
12-22-2010, 03:07 PM
Nikon D7000
Nikkor 300mm f/4 vr w/1.4x tc
Exposure data for all: f/5.6; Matrix Metering -4.0
For full to quarter moon views: ISO Equiv. 400; 1/1,250, 1/250, and 1/125 sec., respectively
For final eclipsed moon view: ISO Equiv. 1,600; 1/40 sec.
PP: Topaz DeNoise 4.0
Used full moon image for base composite image, expanding canvas to right for pano
Extracted half to final images onto clear backgrounds in PS CS3
Overlaid and positioned extracted images to make composite in PS CS5
Because the recent total lunar eclipse was coincident with the winter solstice, I couldn't resist trying my luck at photographing it. You see the results here, with a final total eclipse view that unfortunately isn't as good as I hoped it would be. But it was fun trying, and a good experience for me.
Keep in mind that where I am on the East coast the moon was so high that I had to severely shorten one tripod leg to get my lens sufficiently elevated to find the moon. My Wimberley Sidekick could not otherwise swing high enough. And the neck strain resulting from trying to look through the camera's viewfinder while crawling beneath my setup was terrific! Thank heavens for ice packs and ibuprofen! :p
Look to Roger's image below to see how the fully eclipsed moon should ideally look! :2eyes2:
Norm
Nikkor 300mm f/4 vr w/1.4x tc
Exposure data for all: f/5.6; Matrix Metering -4.0
For full to quarter moon views: ISO Equiv. 400; 1/1,250, 1/250, and 1/125 sec., respectively
For final eclipsed moon view: ISO Equiv. 1,600; 1/40 sec.
PP: Topaz DeNoise 4.0
Used full moon image for base composite image, expanding canvas to right for pano
Extracted half to final images onto clear backgrounds in PS CS3
Overlaid and positioned extracted images to make composite in PS CS5
Because the recent total lunar eclipse was coincident with the winter solstice, I couldn't resist trying my luck at photographing it. You see the results here, with a final total eclipse view that unfortunately isn't as good as I hoped it would be. But it was fun trying, and a good experience for me.
Keep in mind that where I am on the East coast the moon was so high that I had to severely shorten one tripod leg to get my lens sufficiently elevated to find the moon. My Wimberley Sidekick could not otherwise swing high enough. And the neck strain resulting from trying to look through the camera's viewfinder while crawling beneath my setup was terrific! Thank heavens for ice packs and ibuprofen! :p
Look to Roger's image below to see how the fully eclipsed moon should ideally look! :2eyes2:
Norm