When I got home from work early this evening the moon was already out and looking particularly luminous, despite the fact that it’s barely more than a crescent at the moment. There was still quite a lot of colour in the sky so I grabbed my longest lens and extender and set about catching some shots of it before the clouds moved in. Unfortunately the blueness of the sky was outshone by the brightness of the moon but I thought it was worth posting a photo here if only because the planet’s many craters are so beautifully illuminated. Given the large expanse of darkness in the image Pink Floyd’s iconic album sprang to mind as the obvious title for today’s post.

Helen, the only thing I could do is put this shot with my favorits! I LOVE IT Ryana · 2012-01-26: 13:29

One of the best "moonscapes" (if there is such a thing) I have seen on PB... very nicely rendered. Too often the highlights on these are blown out... but that is a seriously long lens you used (400 with x1.4 teleconverter?) davids · 2012-01-26: 14:08

fantastic moon crater shot. MoMac · 2012-01-26: 14:23

Fantastic ! josy63 · 2012-01-26: 15:01

Wonderful detail captured on this crescent! mwbergeron01 · 2012-01-26: 15:36

Excellent! Love it :-) sharon · 2012-01-26: 17:27

bellissima.... borogovoi · 2012-01-26: 18:21

What a detailed masterpiece, Helen. Great capture. I was in Philly shooting late last night with Jeff Cornish from PB and we were trying to capture some shots also. danrav · 2012-01-26: 18:21

this is the best moon shot i have seen!!! it is beautiful and i am jealous!! haha jennyLit · 2012-01-26: 18:23

My jaw dropped.... this is amazing. Look at that detail. Honestly, this is such a professional shot!! I'm adding to my faves straight away... mazpics · 2012-01-26: 18:55

Outstanding shot, Helen! I just posted a button, thimble, and thread in your honor! lgnelson · 2012-01-26: 21:21

That's a super image....bravo maharba · 2012-01-26: 22:14

Favorited. This is way cool ????? · 2012-01-26: 22:18

Couldn't be better, Helen!!! Excellent clarity....a first-rate capture of the moon!!! lookagain · 2012-01-26: 23:13

Wow thats an awesome capture well done mystic1 · 2012-01-27: 00:23

excellent detail in your capture! KatysPassionata · 2012-01-27: 17:57

Awesome! lukesmom · 2012-01-28: 20:16

WOW!! hannamagnusson · 2012-01-29: 04:25

Wow. I've never managed to get a decent shot of the moon. Very envious! alison · 2012-01-30: 18:06

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