Pictured here is a waxing moon that I photographed. The timing was perfect as my kids have become very interested in the moon and stars just recently. The reasons for this are two-fold.
Firstly, Helen got a telescope for Christmas and so we’ve spent some time looking towards the night sky. Secondly, the moon has been very prominent in the late afternoon and Izzy, our four-year-old, has learned the difference between a waxing and waning moon.
I confess this waxing moon picture was photographed absolute ages ago. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity to get out with my camera just recently, what with Helen having just returned to school after the Christmas break etc. It’s all been a bit hectic.
While looking at some old pictures, I came across this one. The timing was great as Izzy and I have been talking about the lunar cycle over the past few days.
I hope you’ll agree the picture shows some incredible detail of the moon’s surface, especially right at the bottom. What makes the picture that bit more special is the camera I was using at the time.
The image was shot using nothing more than a Nikon Coolpix L820. It’s a very basic camera, essentially a point and shoot with some additional features, but it has a reputation for having a very powerful zoom lens.
It’s a camera I’ve owned for years and I only use it if my DSLR is out of action for some reason. Although I rarely use it, I think it served me very well on this occasion.
Do you like the detail in the image? Do you have an old camera you can’t quite bring yourself to part with, just in case it proves useful? If so, please leave a comment below.
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29 thoughts on “A waxing moon in the early evening”
It’s a great photo! I have no idea how to photograph the moon. It’s lovely that your girls are so interested and have been learning about it. I doubt my kids know the difference between a waxing and waning moon!
Thanks Sarah. I was quite surprised at how quickly they grasped the concept of waxing and waning moons but they got it straight away.
I’m always impressed with anyone who managed moon photos like this. It’s a great capture and hard to believe it is just a point and shoot!
Yeah, it is hard to believe it’s a simple point and shoot isn’t it?
It’s a great picture and I am very impressed that they know the difference. Children can absorb so much information it is a wonder. I have an old Canon and it was fantastic except the lens cover doesn’t open automatically so I ended up with lots of half black pictures. We even compared it with our Nikon DSLR and in daylight, on auto there was nothing in it #MySundayPhoto
Well there you go, always worth experimenting with different equipment. Sorry to hear about your Canon.
Wow, great detail, just love pictures of the moon! We struggle to get struggle to get such detail with a slr! #mysundayphoto
It can be very difficult to get a decent shot of the moon. I will always give it a go though.
Amazing detail! That’s some shot! Wow! #MySundayPhoto We’ve always been fascinated at looking up at the sky, especially this time of year!
You get some awesome view of the moon at this time of year. Keep looking skywards.
Great detail, did you look out for the moon and Venus this week?
Thank you for linking up
Oh yes, we were looking at Venus through the telescope.
I love the moon’s detail too John and having watched the new Star Wars film recently, can’t help but think this beautiful star is hiding a more sinister Death Star around the back of it. 🙂
Great pic 🙂
Well who knows, perhaps there is something behind the moon? If so, I’ll do my best to photograph it.
Wow that’s an amazing picture, you would never have guessed it was from a point and shoot camera, I love the details simply stunning.
Yeah, it is hard to believe it’s from a point and shoot isn’t it?
That’s such a great shot, it’s my mission this year to get a decent shot of the moon #MySundayPhoto
Best of luck getting your shot of the moon. You defo need a tripod.
A brilliant shot John! The detail is amazing, and even more so considering you took it on a Nikon Coolpix. I still keep my Nikon Coolpix handy as it is a nifty little camera for sticking in your pocket.
xx
Ah, another Nikon Coolpix owner! It has limited capabilities, but it certainly has its place. That zoom lens is superb.
That’s a fab photo, so much detail. I’ve never been able to get a good shot of the moon, even with my big camera. I hope you get a little bit of time to get out and about soon 🙂
Thanks Tara, hoping to get out tomorrow once this snow has arrived.
There is fantastic detail in this shot John – definitely one of my favourites of yours. I don’t think it matters on the camera – it is more about the person who takes the photo!
On you’re being very kind Victoria! I can’t quite remember how I took this shot but it must have been tripod mounted.
Oh my, such an amazing capture, so much detail
Thanks, there is a lot of detail isn’t there? One of my better moon shots.
that is a marvellous photo and beautifully detailed. and very timely since it is the full moon tonight!
Oh yes, it was the full moon wasn’t it? It was very bright last night. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Thanks for stopping by. I was impressed by the detail also.