My Moon...

[slim6y]

As a complete noob - I thought it would be good to introduce myself and perhaps get to know one or two of you in the process.

My real hobbies include photography... and it's something I have loved for many years.

I have a wee Redbubble site of stuff too - if you're in the area do feel free to check it out:

http://www.redbubble.com/people/slim6y/art

But as a treat (hehe) I'll post some lunar shots I have taken.

The equipment (most important of course).

An Olympus E-30 DSLR Camera.
A very cheap 1300mm Phoenix Lens (under $500).
A moon...
And surprisingly enough - no tripod!

This is handheld, quick shutter speeds to avoid blur and... me lying on a very damp winters' grass!

The photos here are directly from my redbubble site - sorry not to upload them directly:

http://ih1.redbubble.net/work.3714888.2.fp,375x360,black,off _white,box20,l,ffffff.jpg
Moon one - Above - Taken on Fathers day last year at sunrise (it's a setting moon and hence the colour). I had to force my daughter in to driving down to Bramston Beach so we could get this photo - surprisingly enough I was going for a sunrise shot, but saw the moon and couldn't resist. I did also get sunrise shots too... But that's for another day.

http://ih0.redbubble.net/work.4165726.1.fp,375x360,black,off _white,box20,l,ffffff.jpg
Moon two - Above - The new moon - just in time for the release of the movie of the same name... Except this was the real new moon!

http://ih3.redbubble.net/work.3373476.2.fp,375x360,black,off _white,box20,l,ffffff.jpg

This is my favourite - it's absolutely untouched - no colours added, no fixing or cropping, it's untouched. And fully hand held! I admit, on this size it looks awful.. But viewed large, I am happy to say, the cheap lens passes with all expectations exceeded!

The reason I am showing this is because people were labelling these manual lenses as 'terrible' or a 'joke'... But I couldn't believe my eyes when I got these photos. I admit I don't use the lens much... But it's a far better cry than these guys led on! And for the price! Unbeatable!

Well - that's my first post... off to post in the noob section now :)

[DavidU]

They look like great piccies however they are very small. Can you put up higher res images? It would be nice to see what the lens can do.

[slim6y]

I would love to - But you'll have to wait - all these photos are on my old computer :)

You can see them bigger at:

http://www.redbubble.com/people/slim6y/art/3714888-2-fathers-day-moon

http://www.redbubble.com/people/slim6y/art/3373476-2-the-untouched-moon

But still probably not perfect :)

[Liz]

Lovely Moon shots Paul. :thumbsup:
But, WOW, have been through a few images on your site, some stunning pics!!! Have run out of time, but will go back for sure.

PS.... have been through many images on your site = STUNNING. You are one amazing photographer!!

[michaellxv]

Fabulous moon Paul.

[slim6y]

Thanks for the awesome comments :) (head swelling now).

Now what I'd really like is some way to attach my Oly E-30 to a decent telescope to get some even better shots :)