Posted by Gregg Kemp on November 14th, 2005 — Posted in Shooting the Moon
I’ve been capturing the arc of the moon in pinhole photos sporadically for a few years, but haven’t been very satisfied with the results. Moving to Roanoke Island has rekindled that interest. Watching the full moon rise over the Atlantic ocean or even Roanoke Sound has been exciting and inspiring for me. At first I would notice the full moon, load a camera, and take a photo overnight. Then maybe the next night, plan a little in advance. But lately I’ve become a little more systematic about it, and a little more diligent. (more…)
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Posted by Gregg Kemp on November 15th, 2005 — Posted in Shooting the Moon
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the November moon was called the Beaver. This was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Full Beaver Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for winter. It is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty Moon. (more…)
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Posted by Gregg Kemp on November 16th, 2005 — Posted in Shooting the Moon
An 80% chance of rain tonight and its overcast right now. So, no need to even try a moon photo this evening. Tomorrow looks like a better time, as the moon rises later - closer to sunset. I will be able to set up the camera at the ocean before the moon rises, let it go all night, then close it around sun rise the next day. I want to get the moon rise and sun rise in the same photo.
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Posted by Gregg Kemp on November 17th, 2005 — Posted in Shooting the Moon
I set out the can camera and opened the hole at Cochina Beach around 5:45 pm, expecting the moon rise at 5:50 as advertised. It was fairly dark and a bit cold and windy. The moon was a no-show. This didn’t make sense, as the horizon seemed clear over the Atlantic. I waited and waited in the dark, shivering a bit. Finally, after studying the scene, I decided this was no photo. The scene was nothing interesting. I originally only wanted a decent exposure of the moon over the water. But standing there in the cold wind, and knowing that if I let the camera go all night I would have to come back before sun rise, I covered the hole and walked back to the car. I circled the parking lot a couple of minutes, checking out future scenes when I noticed the orange moon breaking through some clouds on the horizon. (more…)
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