New Image: Super Blue Moon August 30, 2023

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New Image: Super Blue Moon August 30, 2023

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Here is my picture of tonight's Super Blue Moon. I took this picture handheld (no tripod) with my Sony A7 using a 70mm lens. I think it's OK for a 70mm shot.

There were very minor adjustments and cropping in photoshop.

ImageSuper Blue Moon August 30, 2023 by Greg Cisko, on Flickr
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nice take , thx .
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Nice color Greg. This Moon lives up to its name.
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Nice handheld shot indeed...

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JayTee wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:13 pm Nice color Greg. This Moon lives up to its name.
That's what I was thinking! :confusion-shrug:
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StarHugger wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:29 pm Nice handheld shot indeed...

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Thanks! I think it has a bit of detail for a 70mm lens...
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