Thursday, August 14, 2008

Sky Watch Friday...


I don't think I need to explain Sky Watch Friday or why it is on Thursday to my usual viewers this week. After doing it the last two weeks I think you all get the gist. To do sky watch requires a little work for me, I need to look back through my older files or go out and shoot some sky to be able to post. Because of that I find myself looking up more often than in the past.

This photograph was taken last Friday in Elk County Pennsylvania. We were still exploring the area for the next couple of days so I had hiked back an area looking for wildlife, it was getting dark so the chances for shooting were winding down. I had spotted some whitetail deer and was preparing to photograph them when they must have caught some movement out of me. Next thing I know they let out a loud snort, the tails flash up in the air and all I can see now are back ends as they run away. Since the Nikon was already set up on the tripod with the big lens attached I figured why not photograph the moon and see how it looks. I was pleased enough with "Moon over Winslow Hill" that it is today's post.

36 comments:

Brian Bastinelli said...

Nice moon shot Brad.

I think there is an eclipse of the moon supposed to be happening some time this month.

That might be a cool shot, although I have never photographed an eclipse before so who knows.

bobbie said...

Sorry you list the deer,but very happy that you decided to shoot the moon. Wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Wow. I liked your post the other day too. PA Turkeys.

Julie said...

This is such a clear image, Brad. You must have wonderful equipment. I have read the list down the LHS and am very envious.

HFD60 said...

Brad, I guess graet minds think alike , huh?...it could very well have been the same night...

Carletta said...

Excellent job!

I like the turkeys below - I photo them most everyday in my yard. I've been feeding them corn under the bird feeder. :)

Anonymous said...

great photo of the moon.

Tom said...

Hi Bradley
This is another superb shot... a great sky watch posting for sure. :O)

Anonymous said...

I wish I can take a pic of the moon sometime:) Yours is truly amazing!

EG CameraGirl said...

The moon was beautiful this week and you caught it very well!

Dancin Fool said...

One of my favourite sky images. And the clarity of the picture is wonderful.

Texas Travelers said...

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Nice Sky Watch.
Great photo of the moon.
Thanks for sharing.

I also did a SWF Moon photo some time back, Click here. Thought you might enjoy it. It's about Apollo 11.

I like your site a lot. I don't know why I haven't seen it before. I am adding you to my 'Nature blog' blog roll sidebar.

Thanks for the visit,
Troy and Martha

LiseH said...

A great moon picture!

Michele said...

WOW... superb moon picture. Outstanding!
Mountain Retreat

Petunia said...

Lovely moon photos:) So beautiful!

Petunia

Kelly said...

Fabulous photo of the moon! Well done!

Whitney said...

what a great shot of the moon! It has such great detail! Have a good friday!

Anonymous said...

Great moon photo! Fascinating to see the detail. I'm glad you took it.

Donna said...

Really Great shot!

Som mine dager er said...

I howl to the moon!
Nice indeed.

Lilli & Nevada said...

What a great shot of the moon

Unknown said...

Great moon capture!

Arija said...

Obviously you were meant to get that great shot of the moon rather than the deer!

Pernille said...

Wow! I love the moon. And yours is wonderful:)

Chad Oneil Myers said...

Great Moon Shot.

I see we share the same last name ;)

Raven said...

So clear and such a bright glow to it. Lovely.

Christy said...

Very nice shot of the moon.

Cathy said...

Great sky watch photo. Thanks for visiting my site. Cathy

Brad Myers said...

Thanks all for the nice comments. Sky watch is a fun time it allows you to find great blogs that you may not otherwise find.

Anonymous said...

Very nice photo, as are all the rest.I loved looking through them. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photo! Mine is up as well. Hope to see you there.

Have a great weekend!
Nita

AphotoAday said...

Very well done moon...

Barbara said...

Well done for a lovely clear shot of the moon. I have just spent some time looking at your blog, I really like the horse photos.

Knitting Mania said...

OH MY Goodness, your photo is amazing, you're good!!!! It's so clear, you can see the crators on the moon for Pete's sake!!

Great photo opportunity I must say!

Thanks for your visit today too...

Flying Solo said...

Wow!!
I love your sky catch Bradley!
Love that moon, my favourite until now!

Torsdag 1952 said...

beautiful moon