Under the Moonlight

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted January 10, 20163,503 views12 comments

What a beautiful morning. It was in single digit temps with no wind and a beautiful sky. This old house is a favorite subject of mine. I was out shooting it from all kinds of angles this early morning. The branches of the trees are cut off on the right, but I tried to move to include and the moon was not behind the tree which I liked or the house would be to centered. So this is the shot I liked the best. I shot some image using the front of the house, but it looked like a deer yard there were so many tracks and trails in the snow. Thanks for your comments and critiques.

Canon 7D
Sigma 10-20
Manual
Shutter 25 sec
Aperture f4
ISO 1000
10mm
Tripod and remote release
Post processing in Lightroom

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Richard Sandor on January 10, 2016 at 11:02 AM

Richard: you've captured a beautiful image. I like the steaks of color in the sky, the trees and old house silhouetted by the moonlight and the shadows cast by the moon. Best viewed large when details can be seen. Techs and compositiion are spot one. Hang it. Richard

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on January 10, 2016 at 2:46 PM

Very nice, indeed, Richard. The color and light is spot-on, and I really like the shadow of the tree on the snow. In looking at the large version, you did a great job taming any noise. The cut-off branches don't detract at all. This is a real sweet image.

The large version is a must-see.

--P

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on January 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM

This is fantastic!! The shadow of the tree on the snow is absolutely perfect "moonlight" - and the early dawn colors are great. The composition is also great. The large image is a must!

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on January 11, 2016 at 1:23 PM

Sweet capture, I like the colors in the sky, as well as the slight haze around the moon. The tree looks good to me, I would not even have noticed the cut off branches if you would not have mentioned it.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on January 11, 2016 at 5:09 PM

Effective image at portraying the cold and crispness of sunrise.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 11, 2016 at 8:22 PM

Richard,

Not beautiful... it's gorgeous! Fantastic stary night image. Perfect time as you still have the morning colors of dawn, yet also the night sky. What is subtle but just as striking for me is the tree shadow in the snow. Just a great touch to this scene. I love this image.

The only mildly distracting element might be the lone fence post. But I think the rest of the scene is more than enough to compensate. ;-)

Way to brave the cold!

Lon

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 12, 2016 at 6:18 PM

Wonderful evening glow here Richard. I like how you captured the subtle tree shadow too.

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on January 15, 2016 at 2:46 PM

I remember when you first started doing nightscapes, Richard, and you've certainly gotten it down. Practice makes perfect! I love the sparkle on the snow... is there anymore down there that can be teased out? I'm with Lon on the post but what can you do other than add another one ;-)

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on January 17, 2016 at 3:50 PM

Richard,
What a lovely image. I like the way the shadows of the branches combine to make a leading line into the house and moon. Simply stunning. Agree, you should print it and hang it.

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Comment posted by Elizabeth Holbrook on January 23, 2016 at 11:01 AM

Beautiful image. Congratulations on your weekly pick win. Well done.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 28, 2016 at 3:40 PM

This is wonderful!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on February 27, 2016 at 4:12 AM

This is awesome, Richard. The glow near the horizon, the stars in the deep blue night sky, and the moonlight shadows. It's almost too much of goodness! :) Great job!

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