Skywatch Friday: December’s Full Moon

A full moon over Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.  December 16, 2013.

A full moon over Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. December 16, 2013.

(Note:  All pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them once or twice.)

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While putting up the bird feeders one Monday evening in December, Betsy and I noticed the nearly-full moon rising through the trees.  I grabbed my camera and walked out onto the golf course to get a view without the trees blocking the view.

Full moon over Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.  December 16, 2013.

Full moon over Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. December 16, 2013.

It was a beautiful moon on a crisp, chilly evening.

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22 Responses to “Skywatch Friday: December’s Full Moon”

  1. ladyfi's avatar ladyfi Says:

    How very gorgeous!

  2. Ms. A's avatar Ms. A Says:

    Excellent shots, George!!! The moon is a hard shot to get!

  3. diane's avatar diane Says:

    There is something romantic about a full moon.

  4. Sartenada's avatar Sartenada Says:

    Great photo. I have never shot such a great photo from the moon.

  5. Larry's avatar Larry Says:

    Great shots George – really like the corona.

  6. MadSnapper's avatar MadSnapper Says:

    we did not get to see the moon, we have been overcast with light clouds between us and the sun/moon for a couple of weeks

  7. sylviakirks's avatar sylviakirks Says:

    What incredible captures of the moon, George!! We haven’t been able to see it here in Portland either — the skies are just too overcast!! Wonderful view!! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty!! Have great weekend!!

  8. Busy Bee Suz's avatar Busy Bee Suz Says:

    I always love your moon captures; gorgeous!!!

  9. Cathy's avatar tckk Says:

    Great moon pictures! That is something I’ve never been able to capture the way I’d like.

  10. Dayphoto's avatar dayphoto Says:

    I always love Moon shots! It’s starting to grow again…YAY!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

  11. Blackberry Lane's avatar Blackberry Lane Says:

    Wow, this is pretty. Have you used your new lens yet??

  12. dinajohnston's avatar dinajohnston Says:

    Beautiful shots of the moon!

  13. rhiebert's avatar rhiebert Says:

    Beautiful shots.

  14. Rose's avatar Rose Says:

    This has a mysterious feel to it when enlarged…I love it.

  15. Eileen's avatar Eileen Says:

    George, pretty capture of the full moon. It is beautiful! Have a happy weekend!

  16. Linda at To Behold The Beauty's avatar Linda at To Behold The Beauty Says:

    Lovely moon shoots, George. I never tire of seeing photos of the moon. Or of trying to get them myself. 🙂

  17. Peter B's avatar Peter B Says:

    Nice one! I like the misty clouds in front of the moon.

  18. Indrani's avatar Indrani Says:

    So perfect!
    Glad you did not miss the opportunity!

  19. Rajesh's avatar Rajesh Says:

    Wonderful shot of the full moon. Very nice.

  20. sanchitahobby's avatar sanchitahobby Says:

    Beautiful photos. Thanks for saving the full moon and making it available for all of us.

  21. Neal's avatar Neal Says:

    George, you seem to be a master at getting good moon shots.

  22. furrygnome's avatar furrygnome Says:

    Nice moon shot George!

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