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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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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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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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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Spending the evening down at Glenelg tonight with my family I casually suggested we go for a walk down to the jetty after dinner. What followed was really to be expected with the beautiful sights of yet another stunning sunset. I lingered for a while after the sun had long gone, entranced by the myriad […]
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