I went out to take photos of the full moon rise and wound up with a gorgeous sunset at the same time. I really didn't expect to have such a wonderful sunset - there didn't seem to be enough of the clouds that are usually needed to make a gorgeous sunset. I ended up turning …
Smokey Moon
Monday night was a full moon, and with a cloudless day, I had high hopes of getting some moon shots. I didn't consider the layer of smoke surrounding us from two nearby wildfires. While the moon wasn't quite as clear as it would have been without the smoke, it gave it a hazy look and …
Moon and Jupiter
At least I think it's Jupiter. I photographed this on Monday evening when the planet Jupiter was so close to the moon. I was never very good at astronomy, so please correct me if I have the wrong planet in this photo. Maralee
Day 333 – Full Beaver Moon
• Full Beaver Moon – November This was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Full Beaver Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for winter. It is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty …
Day 273 – Full Harvest Moon
According to the Farmer's Almanac, the September full moon is known as the Full Corn Moon or Full Harvest Moon • Full Corn Moon or Full Harvest Moon – September This full moon’s name is attributed to Native Americans because it marked when corn was supposed to be harvested. Most often, the September full moon is actually …
Through My Lens 