OT - Photo I shot last night

Submitted by Eric on

When I'm not shooting sports photos, I enjoy shooting nature photos and such. I thought this photo was worth sharing. I shot it from my backyard in Toledo, OH last night. 

jblaze

May 25th, 2013 at 11:03 PM ^

what type of lens? I tried a moon shot with a Sigma 18-200 with a Canon T2i and it was super tiny.

Any suggestions for getting a better pic? Hell, I'll try another now. The moon is super bright.

Eric

May 25th, 2013 at 11:15 PM ^

200mm probably won't be enough reach, but suggestions are. 

1. Use a tripod and a remote shutter release if you have one. 

2. Set the ISO to 100 and use the lowest F stop that you can. 

3. Set the shutter speed accordingly. 

 

I shot this one at 1/640 F5.6 ISO 100. 

 

Hope this helps. 

azian6er

May 25th, 2013 at 11:20 PM ^

No, I expected it. I just don't necessarily think moon pics by individual members qualifies as thread worthy. Now if the pic were taken with an incredible NASA designed space camera demonstrating detail that had never been seen before - then I could see how that would be OT thread worthy.

Then again I am a pro photographer, so my taste in photography is highly critical. I will give the OP props for a good shot and for having a 400mm prime lens, but to be honest, I don't think the photo itself is thread worthy. I'm not trying to be a douche, and I'm sure many others would agree with me as to whether or not this is thread worthy.

KaMGoBlue

May 25th, 2013 at 11:29 PM ^

I am just starting out in astrophotography (and celestial photography) myself. I plan on shooting mainly prime-focus through my 14 in Catadioptric telescope but I don't have my CCD camera yet.

jdon

May 26th, 2013 at 10:14 AM ^

we all know the mgomoderators are government shills trying to keep us from the truth that the moon is in fact a space station used by the aliens to monitor our development as a species!

/s

 

ps.  not even I believe the moon is a space ship theory, but I love listening to the crazies on Coast to Coast radio sometimes...

 

Gards

May 25th, 2013 at 11:41 PM ^

Making the drive up from Sarasota, FL to Toledo in a few weeks to visit with the Fam.  Great shot...can't wait to enjoy "summer" when it's not 98 degrees and 99% humidity.  

Shakey Jake

May 25th, 2013 at 11:54 PM ^

an OSU fan  falling asleep while pooping in a cooler on his front lawn. Obviously I was way off base.

philclar

May 25th, 2013 at 11:57 PM ^

Sing to the colors that float in the light;

Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!

Yellow the stars as they ride through the night

And reel in a rollicking crew;

Yellow the field where ripens the grain

And yellow the moon on the harvest wain;

Hail!

azian6er

May 26th, 2013 at 12:12 AM ^

I wasn't aware that the OP regularly photographs the team or its members, and is known for doing so. This fact changes the thread-worthiness quotient in my opinion. My ignorance was displayed obviously. I apologize to the OP and again commend you on your work.

OP, Any plans on moving to a 5DIII? Also, I just saw Canon released a new body geared towards astrophotography specifically which is pretty cool. The 7d is a great body, but on e you go full frame it is tough to go back to crop.

Eric

May 26th, 2013 at 12:35 AM ^

No worries. I do plan on buying a full frame sometime soon. I have several camera bodies, as I'm sure you do too. I just don't own a full frame.  The astrophotogrpahy camera that Canon released is a modified 60D if I remember correctly. My dream would be the Canon 1D X , but at $6,500, it's a bit out of the price range right now. 

will

May 27th, 2013 at 6:33 AM ^

Would this camera result in better stills of the games? (not complaining about current ones....) if so I could be convinced via kickstarter to throw in a few bucks...

I know nothing of photography, but do love great in game photos.