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Shoot the moon: Photographing the 2015 supermoon eclipse

September 29, 2015 by Beth Shepherd

Supermoon eclipse in Seattle

On Sunday Big Papa, Little Bird and I went down to Lake Washington to see the Supermoon eclipse. I told my 4-year-old daughter that when the next Supermoon eclipse came around, she will have graduated from college.

We spent a lot of time waiting, my camera and tripod at the ready. Standing on either side of me were professional photographers, with mighty impressive lenses. All of us stared hopefully eastward, towards the Cascade Mountains, an awe-worthy backdrop befitting such a rare celestial event.

When the Blood Moon finally appeared, it was–at least from our vantage point–rather hazy and not nearly as bright and spectacular as we’d imagined. But when we headed home and I went out into our backyard and, as the moon came out of its eclipse, I got some decent shots–handheld, no tripod, just me, the camera and our little slice of urban oasis.

Here’s my first attempt at a sequential lunar collage. I’d like to improve my technique and since we won’t be seeing another supermoon like this one until 2033, I have 18 years to do so.

Supermoon lunar eclipse

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: lunar eclipse, moon, supermoon

Supermoon lunar eclipse!

September 26, 2015 by Beth Shepherd

Smog in Beijing

Oh please, pretty please, Seattle. Please keep your current forecast that promises sunshine and clear skies for this coming Sunday. I want to see the supermoon lunar eclipse!

I’ve been reading a articles, trying to pick up a few photography tips for the big show. Of course the biggest tip–and the biggest challenge here in Washington State with the Cascade Mountain range looming in the eastern skies–is “find a good view of the east horizon.” For those of us who dwell on the west coast, the moon will just be rising (you lucky east coasters!!) so scoring a spot to actually see the moon could be problematic.

moon lunar

A supermoon lunar eclipse is a rare occurrence. There have only been five since 1900 (in 1910, 1928, 1946, 1964 and 1982). The next supermoon eclipse won’t take place until 2033.

Blue moon

A supermoon occurs when a new or full moon is at its closest to the Earth. The full moon on September 27, is the closet full moon of the year. The supermoon eclipse will last 1 hour and 11 minutes, and will be visible to North and South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of West Asia and the eastern Pacific, according to NASA. Weather permitting, the supermoon will be visible after nightfall, and the eclipse will cast it into shadow beginning at 8:11 p.m. ET. The total eclipse starts at 10:11 p.m. ET, peaking at 10:47 p.m. ET. For those of us on the west coast, subtract three hours.

So get your binoculars, telescopes and cameras ready for the show. All fingers and paws are crossed at our house that we’ll be able to see it!

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: moon

Moon over Colorado

July 25, 2014 by Beth Shepherd


Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969 AD. We came in peace for all mankind.
~Neil Armstrong
Moon over Colorado

Moon over CO in blue

Moon over CO in pink

Moon over CO

Moon over CO black

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Colorado, moon, Neil Armstrong

Some might fend off a mid-life crisis by leaving the comforts of their corporate salary to jet off to a deserted island. Others might buy a Jaguar. I’ve chosen to dive head-long into my 50s and beyond by becoming a first-time parent. At any given moment you might find me holding a camera, a spade, a spatula or a suitcase. Or my little girl's hand. Adopted from Armenia, she puts the Pampers and Paklava into my life.

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