The moon over Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. June 22, 2010.
(Note: All pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them once or twice.)
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I was going through some of my archived photos when I came across this picture of the moon taken back in June, 2010. Looking more closely at the photo, I noticed craters and ridges on the lower left side of the moon. This may be the best picture of the moon I have taken that shows these features. I’m posting a photo that is large and can be enlarged twice. That’s the best way to see the craters and ridges. I hope you find the photo as interesting as I do.
Senior Moments 
January 13, 2012 at 4:19 am |
It looks like there is a growing tree on the meadow, but it looks cold and lifeless! This morning i saw that same moon in my west window, I actually took a shot also. Happy Weekend George….and Betsy.
January 13, 2012 at 4:53 am |
It is awesome photo George. I took a look at it in bigger format and I can say I love it.
January 13, 2012 at 6:30 am |
It is a magnificent shot, George, We both enjoyed it very much.
January 13, 2012 at 7:05 am |
What a wonderful moon photo, themoon is not the easiest model to work with either.
January 13, 2012 at 11:45 am |
Great moon shot. See the face with the 0 mouth. It is saying ‘Oh George you caught my pimples and everything. LOL
About your comment on my skywatch title. I pictured Snoopy sitting on top of his doghouse writing and you were the only one to pic up on that. Too funny. MB
January 13, 2012 at 11:46 am |
What a wonderful capture of light and contrasts.
January 13, 2012 at 12:06 pm |
Oh, I do love the larger version — it’s awesome! What a terrific capture for the day, George! Hope you and Betsy have a great weekend! Enjoy!
Sylvia
January 13, 2012 at 12:23 pm |
Beautiful moon shot!
SWF
January 13, 2012 at 12:39 pm |
Great shot of the moon!
January 13, 2012 at 1:03 pm |
Getting a good moon photo is no easy task so well done! Welcome to Skywatch Friday I hope to see you here next week.
Enjoy your week and keep your camera close at hand.
Happy Friday to you!
January 13, 2012 at 2:34 pm |
Someday I hope to have a camera that will do that!
January 13, 2012 at 3:21 pm |
And I DID enlarge it, twice. Then you can see the craters very plainly, and their edges. My first thought was that this is the best moon picture you have ever taken!! And so it is!
January 13, 2012 at 4:04 pm |
when i see those craters i always think about the year they walked on the moon, a long time ago
January 13, 2012 at 5:00 pm |
Wonderful capture of the moon! Seeing the craters up close is cool! Happy Skywatching!
January 13, 2012 at 7:14 pm |
George, I declare that you do the best moons.
I mean, you shoot the moons so nicely!
January 13, 2012 at 8:35 pm |
It always amazes me the details that we can capture of the moon with our modern cameras….so fantastic and beautiful!
January 13, 2012 at 11:05 pm |
Very fascinating photo – yes, I did as you suggested and enlarged it twice! I really wonder if the craters show up that well precisely because it is not a full moon. Truly an excellent shot George! Thanks for sharing!!
January 14, 2012 at 1:14 am |
That sure is an amazing shot of the moon. I’ve never succeeded yet.
January 14, 2012 at 1:22 pm |
Great shot, George.. ‘Fly me to the moon’ is playing in my head.
🙂
January 14, 2012 at 1:34 pm |
Great photo with a beautiful moon.
January 14, 2012 at 3:46 pm |
Great moon shot! I so enjoy a full moonlit night!
Linda
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January 14, 2012 at 11:49 pm |
That’s some incredible detail on your photos, especially when you enlarge it. Wow! Thanks for visiting my SWF.
January 15, 2012 at 1:28 am |
That is a beautiful moon picture!