Silent Sunday at Debbie’s here: Straight
Straight from the camera – Moon from last night, I learned how to get a moon shot that truly captures its ethereal beauty. During my attempts, I discovered techniques that allowed me to showcase the moon’s craters and surface details in a striking way. However, in the shots where you could see some of the atmosphere with the misty field below, I had some trouble with lighting, which made it challenging to strike the right balance between the brightness of the moon and the subtle shadows in the landscape. Despite these challenges, every photo is a new learning experience – straight from my editing table, I carefully adjusted contrasts and color balances to enhance the final images, hopefully resulting in a collection that reflects my best attempts with my new camera.
What do you think? Do you have a preference.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
These are all wonderful. My favorite is probably the second, although the third is pretty darn spectacular.
Thanks I am glad you enjoyed these.
Your moon photography journey is truly inspiring! 🌙✨ The way you describe the process—capturing not just the glowing beauty of the moon but also experimenting with atmosphere, mist, and shadow—shows both patience and passion. Even the challenges you faced with lighting add depth to the story, reminding us that every photo is not just an image but also a lesson. The attention you gave to balancing contrasts and colors reflects your dedication to growth as an artist. A beautiful example of how creativity is as much about the process as it is about the result. 🌌📸
Beautiful!
The second and third shots showcase your artistry, and I love them.
Those last two shots are wonderful. I like having the Moon’s presence surrounded by the environment, as you showed. The second photo, especially, is gorgeous.
The third shot with the man made fence(?) in the foreground has an entirely different feel than the nature-only shots (which are gorgeous). A bit sinister almost. Those spear-like points!
The fence is made with drying monopods for hay. Thanks, it is great foreground for shots of the field adds drama
Great captures, Ritva- personally, I like the second best
I like the details in the first and mood in the second image.
Thanks Brad, I finally got a good close-up of the moon.
I wish my cellphone could do that!
I must have written poorly, my bad. These are taken with my new camera Sony lll 😀 My Iphone did not get that result
I understood that your images were from a better camera. I was just complaining about the limits of cellphones. 😀 And that is all I have.
Gorgeous photos! I love the branch and leaves with the moon behind!
If I were forced to choose from these three gorgeous photos, I think I’d go with the second. I think it has the most interest and artistic flare. But I love them all.
Thanks Janet, I did say I would try again.
All lovely. I like the mystery and sense of the unknown in the second image.
Thank you Marie, mood is the thing for me.
Wonderful photos of our moon and the light that bathes us all in her beauty
Thanks Brian, I did better that the day before. The new camera capture so much light, that in many cases it makes night look like day
What beautiful shots of the moon. My favorite would have to be the last one, the moon shining bright amongst the clouds, and the fog slowly drifting along the ground.
Thank you Tina, I like the mood it gives, that is what I want to capture.
The moon this morning is so beautiful. I captured some, too. These are lovely pictures, Ritva
I did not see it in the morning , But I believe you Hazel. Thank you.
My pleasure, Ritva. Enjoy your day!
The moon is notoriously hard to photograph well. These are all lovely.
Thank you Margaret
Dear Ritva
Your second and especially the third picture remind us of Caspar David Friedrich, very romantic.
The Fab Four of Cley
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That is such awesome compliment, thank you 😊