Dancing in the Moonlight

[gahspidy]

Fast moving clouds blowing over the full moon. Kodak UC 400 300mm

[PhotoGimp]

What shutter speed were you using, as well as a tripod? it's just the moon itself looks blurry, even through the clouds there should be some definition. It's a nice start though

[PhotoGimp]

After a second closer look, and cleaning my glasses, i stand corrected! The moon does have some definition to it.

[gahspidy]

Yes tripod.( and mirror lock-up) Shutter speed was about 3-5 seconds on this. The clouds were moving over the moon during this time so there were clouds covering all of the moon for a fraction of a sec during this exposure.Actually, the whole image is soft due to the movement in the sky. thanks for the thoughts

[anew]

this is a lovely photo gary,

at first glance it looks like a painting, the movement is great. There is beautiful colour in it aswell.

great work!

cheers
anew.

[Chunk]

This doesn't quite connect for me. I think I want a bit less movement or more. Hard to look at. It does have a spooky,edgy feel. I might like the print better than on the monitor.

[thapamd]

A beautifully rendered and haunting image, Gary. The motion of the clouds are well depicted and the softness of the shot is very appropriate here. Nice!

[gahspidy]

Anew, Chunk, and Mahesh. Thanks for your feedback. I too feel it is has a haunting feel to it, but the image appears to me like a figure dancing. I like it, but like Chunk, somehow it does not feel like all it could be. I think cropping it tighter gives it the added dynamic needed . It looks stronger to me with this tighter crop. Do you feel it is stronger with the crop?

[Chunk]

Yes, that's an improvement. That relatively small crop causes the the light to become the subject for me rather than the dark clouds. The slightly more prominent moon also helps.

[erich6]

Yes, that's an improvement. That relatively small crop causes the the light to become the subject for me rather than the dark clouds. The slightly more prominent moon also helps.

I agree. Nice improvement on an already intriguing capture.

[jar_e]

The crop helps this alot Gary. It limits some of the motion and adds greatly to it. Nice concept!

Jared

[gahspidy]

Chunk, Erich6, and Jared . . .thanks for weighing in on the crop factor. I agree it makes a definite improvement. Thanks again