Crescent Moon and Venus over Sydney

iceman (Mike) · #1 12-08-2013, 06:08 AM

My son Jacob and I went to Sydney Observatory on Saturday night to watch the Phil Plait talk, "Death from the Skies".

After the talk, we took some photos of the beautiful Crescent Moon and Venus in the west. Jacob was my model for the first one.

For the first two, Canon 6D, 24-105mm lens, ISO1000, f/7.1, 5s exposures.
For the last one, Canon 6D, 200mm, ISO5000, f/7.1, 1s exposure.

- Large 1
- Large 2
- Large 3

Thanks

skysurfer · #2 12-08-2013, 06:28 AM

Really great pics !

iceman (Mike) · #3 13-08-2013, 05:16 AM

Thanks mate!

Dennis · #4 13-08-2013, 05:50 AM

Hi Mike

An excellent set. #3 does if for me, the Earthshine is gorgeous. ISO5000 is looking quite impressive!

Cheers

Dennis

iceman (Mike) · #5 13-08-2013, 07:00 AM

Thanks Dennis! Hope you're doing well.

Larryp (Laurie) · #6 13-08-2013, 07:19 AM

Nice pics, Mike

Derek Klepp · #7 13-08-2013, 08:21 PM

The best thing about these pics is that you've got your son involved.I took my young bloke out the other night and he shot some nightscapes and saw a fireball.Beats x box hands down.
Cheers

iceman (Mike) · #8 13-08-2013, 08:23 PM

Thanks Larry and Derek.

You're absolutely right, Derek. He had a ball. He wants to take Visual arts in year 9 next year to do photography.

He kept bumping the tripod but I'm sure he'll improve

astronobob (Bob) · #9 15-08-2013, 06:54 PM

Good going with the quality time (and inspirational time, Im sure) with your son Mike. Great captures btw