full moon

Celestial Bodies

Getting really good shots of the sun, moon, stars and comets is not always easy.
Here I track my camera settings of shots I feel have worked well as a way of improving my technique.
Comments and suggestings welcome.

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21 Jul 2013

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Shot from the bluff at Wheatley, overlooking Lake Erie. Camera settings: tripod with remote release 300 mm lens aperture: f 8.0 shutter speed: 1/125 sec EV: -2 ISO 125

22 Jul 2013

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geese by moonlight

The geese flew by with perfect timing! Camera settings: tripod with remote release 300 mm lens aperture: f 4.0 shutter speed: 1/80 sec ISO 3200

22 Jul 2013

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sunset

Some days the red is incredibly rich and deep. Shot from the Belle River pier, looking back toward Detroit / Michigan coastline. Camera settings: handheld 300 mm lens aperture: f 8.0 shutter speed: 1/400 sec EV: -1.67 ISO 125

22 Jul 2013

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sunset sail

Shot from the Belle River pier, overlooking Lake St Clair.

21 Jul 2013

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moonrise

Shot from the bluff at Wheatley, overlooking Lake Erie. Camera settings: tripod with remote release 300 mm lens aperture: f 8.0 shutter speed: 1/25 sec EV: -1.33 ISO 125

10 Aug 2014

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full moon

... a closeup - shot with a 400mm lens and tripod

10 Aug 2014

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full moon

a softer, wider view with the clouds and trees