Once Again

I'm sitting here wondering what the heck this is, really quite intriguing. Lovely colour palette. Perhaps clone out some of the messy dark bits to make the most of the abstract qualities?

At first glance, this seems empty, and then one sees what might be a single curved stem in the desert sand.

But after reading your commentary and realizing it is the moon and thinnest sliver of waxing crescent imaginable, I realized there was an indistinguishable horizon somewhere, tried to identify it, and then began wondering what it mattered.

So, for me, this image conveys a feeling of the continuity between earth and sky; yellow and blue; the enormity of time, and also the cyclic rhythms in nature. A very evocative abstract.

You the moon guy! I always like these.

Youssef,

I looked to the sky last night, perhaps a bit too early and didn't see anything. I so look forward to your renditions. Interestingly enough, I can spot the thumbnail a mile away, while others may see an abstract trying to figure out what it is.

I'm a little torn about the little dark clouds though. On the one hand, I like the tension and dynamics created. On the other, they seem too dark, almost dastardly for some reason. But I guess the fact that I'm creating this conversation with myself means that the presence of the clouds works!)

Lon

Lon, every month I go out to photograph the moon and each time I hope for something to make the next image a little different, something more than just the sliver of light, even though the moon is usually enough. So when I saw these fine wispy clouds I was happy for them. But I think you nailed the feeling these impart, dastardly. Haven't heard that word in a long time. Thanks.

This is quiet different than many of your other images of crescent moons Youssef, but I like it for that very reason. The dark, wispy, sparse clouds don't bother me at all but there does seem to be some noise or compression artifacts in your presentation.

I'm really enjoying this image, Youssef. Glad you posted it! Works wonderfully as is for me.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Real nice colors, but I am finding the clouds interfere with the simplicity and clean presentation for me.

I always enjoy seeing these! So how old was this moon anyway? I like the softer pstel like colors in this one, and those dark clouds do add something different as well.

Chris

I have always admired your passion for seeking out the new crescent moons and your growing collection of photos is simply fascinating. This latest one is a fine addition.