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Posted: 10/5/2017 1:49:09 PM EDT

Just ran across a video on facebook talking about the Super Moon tonight. Going to try to set up and photo it.

Posted: 10/5/2017 2:59:21 PM EDT

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Got it this morning.

Posted: 10/5/2017 9:40:48 PM EDT

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Why is it Called the Harvest Moon?

For several evenings, the moonrise comes soon after sunset. This results in an abundance of bright moonlight early in the evening, which was a traditional aide to farmers and crews harvesting their summer-grown crops. Hence, it’s called the “Harvest” Moon!

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Handheld!

Harvest Moon 20171005 by FredMan, on Flickr

Posted: 10/5/2017 9:46:30 PM EDT

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I got clouded out again and full moon sucks for pictures anyways.

Posted: 10/5/2017 9:54:36 PM EDT

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I got clouded out again and full moon sucks for pictures anyways.

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<whew!>

Posted: 10/6/2017 10:46:18 AM EDT

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Probably one of the better shots I got last night. I was disappointed that it didn't have orange/reddish tint as it normally does, but oh well. Spent about 90 minutes out there with my 13 yr old son, who just got his 1st dslr (Nikon D80). We had fun shooting and me trying to teach him with the limited amount of knowledge I had. Anyways, this was with my D7000, Tamron f8 500mm Mirror lens on the tripod. ISO 400, 1/160th

Harvest Moon by Glockspeed31, on Flickr

Posted: 10/6/2017 8:05:33 PM EDT

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Probably one of the better shots I got last night. I was disappointed that it didn't have orange/reddish tint as it normally does, but oh well. Spent about 90 minutes out there with my 13 yr old son, who just got his 1st dslr (Nikon D80). We had fun shooting and me trying to teach him with the limited amount of knowledge I had. Anyways, this was with my D7000, Tamron f8 500mm Mirror lens on the tripod. ISO 400, 1/160th

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4475/37484423666_fe3d58bc41_c.jpg Harvest Moon by Glockspeed31, on Flickr

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Get it into photoshop and bring down the exposure a bit.

Posted: 10/7/2017 9:11:04 PM EDT

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Get it into photoshop and bring down the exposure a bit.

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What Zack said.

This is my shot unprocessed/uncropped. PS/LR can do amazing things with raw images.

ETA 600mm, f/9, 1/160, ISO 100

Harvest Moon 20171005 by FredMan, on Flickr

Posted: 10/17/2017 10:11:52 AM EDT

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Get it into photoshop and bring down the exposure a bit.

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Probably one of the better shots I got last night. I was disappointed that it didn't have orange/reddish tint as it normally does, but oh well. Spent about 90 minutes out there with my 13 yr old son, who just got his 1st dslr (Nikon D80). We had fun shooting and me trying to teach him with the limited amount of knowledge I had. Anyways, this was with my D7000, Tamron f8 500mm Mirror lens on the tripod. ISO 400, 1/160th

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4475/37484423666_fe3d58bc41_c.jpg Harvest Moon by Glockspeed31, on Flickr

Get it into photoshop and bring down the exposure a bit.

Ok, just played around in LightZone for a couple minutes, 1st time using this program. Did a little tweaks and a crop. Opinions please. Still a slight out of focus, but I think that is from my older eyes not seeing crisp anymore. May have to wear some reading glasses for now on.

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Harvest Moon by Glockspeed31, on Flickr

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Harvest Moon edited by Glockspeed31, on Flickr

Posted: 10/17/2017 10:57:14 AM EDT

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Personal preference, but I like to frame the shot tighter than that, to see the details.

Not normally this tight, though (this was a result of the limitations of the stacking software I used)

moon 2x 14x web by Zack, on Flickr

But you get the idea.

Posted: 10/17/2017 11:30:44 AM EDT

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I cropped it in a good bit. I'm still not happy with the results. I will have to play with the software more when I have time.

MLD_0667 cropped by Glockspeed31, on Flickr

Posted: 10/17/2017 8:23:35 PM EDT

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I cropped it in a good bit. I'm still not happy with the results. I will have to play with the software more when I have time.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4498/37724518842_9dda4f4c90_c.jpg MLD_0667 cropped by Glockspeed31, on Flickr

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That's because it's a full moon.

Shoot it between 1/2 and 3/4 or so for best results.