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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 10/21/2007
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stunning. marvelous composition. 7+++++++++++++
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Candice McLeod
{K:105} 8/9/2006
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Beautiful Detail and I love how close you got.
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/21/2006
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another impresive shot.. well done
roby
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/31/2006
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Hi J Esford. Thank you for the compliment. Although, I didn't do anything unusual to get these, other than being stubborn and persistent. Hand holding my digital camera to the eye piece was frustrating as unless the light path was lined up exactly, the pictures were no good. What you see here are a few that turned out well. You should see the number that didn't. There were lots of them.
Mary
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j esford
{K:13518} 3/29/2006
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Wow Mary Brown! I am impressed, indeed. "You've come a long way baby..." ~smile~
In the 70's-80's I used a 4" Tasco reflector which I modified with a 2" eyepiece to mount my Minolta SRT 100 SLR. Without any of the wonderful motor drives available today, I limited myself to "short" exposures of not so distant celestial objects. You have gotten better shots in a year than I managed to get in a decade. Beautiful pieces Mary. Congratulations.
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m ,
{K:15872} 3/6/2006
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Indeed! The information has made the picture more interesting, even though I believe the picture is very eye-catching. Marvellous shot! Excellent! 7+
Best regards: Maxime
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Ron Wilson
{K:18362} 11/2/2005
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Well done. One of the best moon shots I've seen.
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V T
{K:1921} 7/8/2005
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great shot Mary, i can se a lot of details in th e moon!! (6)
kiss
Vini
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 5/9/2005
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Rejendra, I'm glad you like my moon picture. For some, I hand held my camera to the eyepiece. It is a little tricky adn a lot of shots did not turn out. I suggest using a low power EP and the optical zoom on your camera. Then you can try a barlow. I also have an adapter to attach a camera to a telesope. It is made by Orion called a SteadyPix SLR camera adapter. It works, but can be fiddly. Some companies make camera adapters specific to many different models. They are a little more expensive. However, one gentleman in our Astronomy group has one for his and it works really well. One company that makes them is ScopeTronix. I know there are others also but I can't remember who they are. An interent search wil bring them up.
I am not very knowledgeable about cameras as I really just started taking pictures in January with my new digital camera.
What kind of scope do you have?
As I said, I don't know so much, but I would certainly be glad to help what I can. My email address is
4mpb@netscape.ca If you email me, put someting like 'question from UF' as a subject so I recognize it as not junk mail.
Mary
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Raj P
{K:1222} 5/8/2005
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Mary,
What i like: The details. It’s so clear as if you are viewing it through telescope right now.
I do have a telescope. But i don't have knowledge of attaching camera (Kodak DX 6490) to telescope.
I really wish to take photographs like this.
I hope you would guide me further. I was reading the other comments, you answered many questions, briefly though.
Thanks for youe lovely comments on my picture.
Best regards,
Rajendra
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Erik Neldner
{K:10846} 4/27/2005
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A daring idea with a beautiful result. Nice work!
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Kurt Pas
{K:2267} 4/18/2005
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Mary,
I have send this one as a postcard to my brother.
He is also a amateur astronomer and is the president of the Belgium dark sky association. They fight against the increasing light pollution that disturbs there view on the universe.
And off course nice capture!
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Lis
{K:560} 4/17/2005
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Mary~
Your moon shots are astounding! I can't come even close! How incredibly clear!
Your sunsets are great also!
Thank you for your comment on my Chickadee... :)
Be Blessed~
Lis
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James Hager
{K:6285} 4/16/2005
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Great shot.
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Cheri Meredith-Evans
{K:1766} 4/14/2005
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These are awesome photos of the moon Mary!! And a very creative approach! Great work!! Thank you so much for your comments to me on my moon shots! I think you did a great job I wish mine were that clear! Keep up the GREAT work!
~Cheri
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Joko Nugroho
{K:480} 4/12/2005
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Excellent, Look like it was captured while you were orbiting the moon! I want to shoot the moon too, but I don't have the telescope... what a pitty. Cheers...
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Marco Grandi
{K:16680} 4/9/2005
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Superb moon capture!!
My congrats,Mary!
Regard,Marco.
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Gregory McLemore
{K:35129} 4/7/2005
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Outstanding capture.
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Dan TDFoto
{K:8618} 4/3/2005
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BREATHTAKING!!!! WOW!!! The use of the framing draws your eye even deeper into the photograph.
Incredible...can only imagine what this looks like in full format.
Way to go! Dan
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greg collins
{K:12273} 3/31/2005
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Super cool photo. I have access to a telescope and might have a go myself. Love the frame - gives an effect of looking through a window.
Regards Greg
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Peter Bowers
{K:181} 3/31/2005
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yeah this worked out really well Mary...quite sharp !
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 3/29/2005
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This is a wonderful series of photos. Another idea to add to my list!
AJ
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Roberto Okamura
{K:22851} 3/29/2005
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Excellent work Mary!!
Very well done!
Congrats!
Roberto.
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/29/2005
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Thank you, Gerhard.
Mary
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Steve Hennerley
{K:5776} 3/29/2005
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Hi Mary...
These pics make me seriously consider going out to buy a telescope of my own !
Awesome shots!
thanks for the comments :)
All the best
Steve
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/29/2005
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Thank you, Sue, for the very kind comment.
Mary
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Quix Photography
{K:20204} 3/29/2005
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Excellent lunar close ups... would never have thought of this... think I'm gonna invest in a good telescope  )
You have a marvelous portfolio Mary.
Sue xx
PS. Thanks for the comment on 'In the company of Trees'.
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Jeff Cartwright
{K:52046} 3/28/2005
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Hi Mary!....If you send me your email address....I can send you information....Interpolation...with PS...ADD-in
jcar@ca.inter.net
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Martin F
{K:2234} 3/27/2005
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Cheers Mary! Email sent, thank you again :)
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Klaus Sailer
{K:152} 3/27/2005
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Excellent image, and very sharp. Thanks for your comment on my full moon shot. Good idea to spice up the photos with some info!
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Gerhard BuschEFIAP/AFIAP
{K:18382} 3/27/2005
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As an astronomical document, I observe this successful and well presented photo. Greeting Gerhard
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Sergio Cárdenas
{K:25028} 3/27/2005
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Mary, you comment in Spanish and me in English, this way that we learn another language well, ok jejejej
I'm love with this meeting of photographies of the moon
Best regards Mary
Sergio
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/27/2005
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Thank you, Martin. (I took it as a compliment.) I have an 8 inch SkyWatcher reflector on a Dobsonian mount. The magnification is determined by the eyepiece used. For my pictures, I was at 48x.
I can think of a few reasons why you did not get good resolution in your picture. If you are interested in further discussing this, why don't you send me an email at
4mpb at netscape.ca
It would be better than in this forum as it does tend to be a bit offthe regular topic of UF. However, I always love to talk about things astronomical.
Mary
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/26/2005
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Hi Jeff. I just love observing when I get the chance and sharing the views with anyone who would like a look through my telescope. You said you used the Interpolation Technique to enlarge your image. I don't know what that is.?
Mary
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Stephen Bowden
{K:64141} 3/26/2005
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Another fabulous capture Mary, I used to have a 10" Newtonian (Meade DS10) which I left in Cyprus. I often used to hold my old digital camera up to the eyepiece (easy on 25mm but impossible on 9mm or less lol). But my piccies never came out as lovely and clear as yours ... and I know how difficult this is :-)
Excellent work :-)
Best wishes,
Steve
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Jeff Cartwright
{K:52046} 3/26/2005
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Well...Mary!....I think you Must be an Astronomer ....Well Taken...You Must have a Steady Hand....Ha,ha,aha!!!
Regards:
Jeff.
Here is My same Photograph...Enlarged using Interpolation Technique:
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 3/26/2005
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dear Mary a stunning shot!!!!! excellent framing!! your moon series is great!!! I love the moon.....
best regards and many thanks
Marian
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:13399} 3/26/2005
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Great Shot, Mary. By a funny coincidence I was trying to take shots of the moon last night but all I got was a little round white thing. Obviously a 300mm lens is just not enough, although it did look better in the viewfinder. Probably pilot error, AGAIN! Thanks for your comment on my Cactus Flower pic. Cheers, Ann.
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Davide Contestabile
{K:4091} 3/26/2005
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great capture
congrats
Davide
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Martin F
{K:2234} 3/26/2005
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So very very cool! Here I was thinking I was the only person nerdy enough (that's a compliment) to take photos through their telescope!
Absolutely cool Mary and thank you for sharing the info on each!
Here is one of my pictures from 2000 through my telescope.
Question for you if I may, what telescope do you have? Make-Model-power? Refractor or reflector or?
Thanks again!
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Tiffany Hix
{K:5012} 3/25/2005
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Great detail! I love how you're experimenting with camera and telescope together, very cool!
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/25/2005
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Thank you, Den, for this wonderful compliment. I am glad you enjoyed my Moon shots. However, I'd venture to say that it took more stubborness than photographic skill to get my camera aligned with the eyepiece and held steady.
Mary
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P D
{K:559} 3/25/2005
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Wow, these are awesome moon shots. Just like the ones in my astronomy textbook :).
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Den Thompson
{K:30432} 3/25/2005
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Hi mary, thanks so much for your comment on my moon shot. I appreciate it so much. Margaret (who is my partner) had pointed out this series of pics from you but due to a computer prob and shortage of time I haven't been able to comment till now.
I find these shots absolutely INCREDIBLE!! The detail that you've retained is unbelievable and you certainly know quite a bit about the subject. I am also intrigued about the technique that you used. i have heard of Digiscoping for wildlife photography but never seen any results. Whatever you do it achieves fabulous results. I raise my hat to you for photographic skill and ingenuity.
Den
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/25/2005
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Very nice moon series, the lighting and detail is outstanding, there is so much more to the mood then we really know, I actually feel like Ive learned something here......
very well done.....
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Cliff Rosbotham
{K:2908} 3/24/2005
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wonderful image Mary, excellent detail
cliff
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 3/24/2005
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These Lunar shots are really great. There is something about the moon that is magical. very fine work
jimc
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Arthur Kornienko
{K:9686} 3/24/2005
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Amazing Lunar shots Mary. Clarity and sharpness are excellent.
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 3/24/2005
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Brilliant , beautiful lunar photo Mary! This is very crisp and clear!The lighting is perfect!!
A 7 +++ in My book! I'll show My kids this one in the morning!Hey boys want to see a 3 billion year old photo!!LOL
Excellent photograph Mary! My best.............John
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/24/2005
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Jimmy, thanks for looking at my pictures. See my note to Shane re the telescope I have. You can get a filter to lessen the glare of the Moon.
If you like, send me an email at
mbrown at netscape.ca and I will give you more specific information.
Mary
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/24/2005
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Thanks, Shane. I tried out my Orion SteadyPix to attach my camera to a 25mm eyepiece. The Steadypix holds the camera steady; similar to a tripod's purpose. I have a Skywatcher Dobsonian, 8 inch. This combination provides 48x magnification.
Mary
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Jimmy Payne
{K:21163} 3/24/2005
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Wow, Mary, these are wonderful shots of the moon taken through your telescope. I am curious as to how you're doing this. What size scope do you have? Is it the type that takes different eyepieces? I have a 40mm eyepiece for my cheap Meade that makes the moon so bright that is hard to look at for very long. Your tibits of information on the moonscapes do make the shots more interesting.
Best wishes, Jimmy
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/24/2005
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I am glad you like my Moon shots, Randy. Thanks for commenting. Your suggestion is absolutely the correct.
Mary
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/24/2005
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Thanks for commenting, James. I suppose a couple more objects would have been fine to point out. The thing is, once I got started, I may not know enough to stop. I am a bit of a 'lunatic'.
Mary
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Roberto Bertone
{K:13239} 3/23/2005
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Ottima foto astronomica Mary, eccellente dettaglio!!!
Compl.!!
Saluti.
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Shane Finnigan
{K:1990} 3/23/2005
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Hi Mary,
Your getting some really nice shots! I think the extra info is a wonderful idea. You may even want to add what your setup is. Such as, Hand held eye projection using a "XYZ" eyepiece and a 10" Skywatcher Dobsonian. Effective magnification "XYZ".
Keep up the good work! Your inspiring me to take some more astro shots ;o)
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Zannoni Matteo
{K:12211} 3/23/2005
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ottimo dettaglio, complimenti,
Pace e salute, M.
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Margaret Sturgess
{K:49403} 3/23/2005
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Wonderful capture of the moon, excellent detail and nice framing.
Margaret
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Taras R. Hnatyshyn
{K:4055} 3/23/2005
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Mary,
You have lost a bit of detail in the southern highlands. You may want to try modifying the levels in the image or the brightness/contrast, to bring out the detail in the south.
Taras
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Erik Shea
{K:1600} 3/23/2005
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Great shot, I love the detail of the picture, and actually like Randy's suggestion, makes sense. Keeps you from forgetting its a full sphere
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Naomi Weidner
{K:6636} 3/23/2005
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I love the moon. Thanks again for the lesson. -- Naomi
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James Silcock
{K:12501} 3/23/2005
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A wonderful lunar image, very crisp and detailed especially near the limb. The added information certainly does add interest for me and find it fascinating to see you have pointed out a single peak!
Thanks.
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Randy Lorance
{K:24769} 3/23/2005
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Another stunning shot Mary. The Moon is such an almost magical thing we start to sometimes take for granted but that we probebly would not even be here if not for.
I think I would move it in your frame a little to the right as our mind compensates for the dark half and completes it in our vision, so I would give it that space.
Randy
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