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Silver Sliver

Such a sight to see that silver sliver emerging from the new moon. Almost always near the horizon, that silver is deceptively hard to capture. With my eyes I could clearly see the full circle of that dark orb. A trick of our brain making us think we can see the dark and light of […]

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January 3, 2025
astrophotography / crescent / moon / toenailmoon / waxing
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Going, Going …

In the early evening sky tonight, while the sky was still blue and devoid of stars, a waning crescent moon sank towards the western horizon. I was not even sure I could set up the camera due to a recent injury I am recovering from but with a little perseverance and not too much pain […]

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February 19, 2018
celestial / crescent / evening / luminous / lunar / moon / sky / telephoto / twilight / waning
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Moon Shadow

I think I have enough moon images now for an independent collection but just because here’s a new one. Last night’s waxing crescent is still mostly showing shadow but if you look really closely the almost hint of a full outline gives it a depth not perceived when the moon is full. Photo: Robert Rath, […]

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November 16, 2015
almost / astrophotography / crescent / lunar / moon / moonlight / moonset / shadow / waxing
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Lunar Layers

The moon is waxing again and soon will be full. The pattern repeats over and over but the sky is always different. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Lunar Layers’ 1/25s f/4 ISO1600 200mm

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May 20, 2015
astrophotography / celestial / clouds / crescent / layers / lunar / moon / night / sky / twilight / waxing
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Wax On

On my way home tonight I spotted this gorgeous waxing crescent moon setting amid wispy western clouds. No time to find an exotic location. It was enough to get a tripod out onto the footpath, fight off the pedestrians and time the shots between glaring oncoming headlights. And then it was gone. Photo: Robert Rath, […]

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April 20, 2015
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Among many other interests I'm a passionate underwater photographer and scuba diving instructor.

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