Over 600 photos taken, 400 miles driven, 17 miles hiked, 3 days, and only 2 swear words used. !@#$ and $#@!.
When Meteorologist, Chris Tomer, emailed me the heads up on the Super Moon last week, I couldn’t wait to get started. The Super Moon happens once a year when the moons orbit is closest to the earth. Which means it can be 30% brighter and 14% larger than a normal full moon. While this is true, the Super Moon should come with a disclaimer… *Results may vary. Without getting into specifics, the moons appearance in terms of size, is an optical illusion called the Ponzo illusion. (look it up). So depending on where you are in the world, what’s in the foreground, etc… you may see something different. Just like my results that varied over the 3 days.
Still, it was bright, and beautiful, but very difficult to photograph. My adventures (indicated by wearing my North Face apparel) started locally and ended at an abandoned mine deep in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. And remember, if you like it, share it!
Friday night, May 4, 2012, 6:40pm, Moonrise
Sometimes you envision what the “Super Moon” will look like. Sometimes it doesn’t work that way. 🙂
Saturday Morning, May 5, 2012, 5:20am, Moonset
Heading up Lookout Mountain just in time before it sank below the trees.
Saturday Night, May 5, 2012, 7:55pm, Moonrise
High on top of my secret location, clouds made viewing the “Super Moon” difficult.
Sunday Morning, May 6, 2012, 6:15am, Moonset
Thanks to my friends and location scouts, Bill and Marlene, I was able to get some unique shots of the Super Moon from an abandoned mine.
Comments
Sandra
STUNNING!!! SO glad you got the super moon. I forgot to look up in the sky.
Dana
These are AMAZING!! What an adventure as well. Great friends you have to help you and secret spots to get spectacular results. Thank you Steve for sharing your talent.
Mary Anderson
Beautiful, Steve. I especially like the one where the moon is behind the clouds. Outstanding.
Meridy Migchelbrink
Wow, what terrific shots, Steve! I’m so glad you had an adventure and that these beautiful photos are the result! Well done!!
Nancy
Steve- the pictures from the mine are so beautiful!
I cannot choose a favorite, those would look so
Nice as a framed grouping. Your so talented!!!
Millie
Was looking to see if you had captured this amazing event…you didn’t disappoint me! Great pictures! We surely serve an awesome God!
Sue
Breathtaking, absolutly breathtaking.
Lori
AWESOME…..AWESOME….AWESOME shots Steve!!
Linda Skrodal Bluhm
Man, I love your work! Keep it coming!
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