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My neighbor's tip about lunar photos completely changed my results
Gary from two doors down, who I've seen with a big telescope for years, told me to stop shooting the moon when it's full and try for a quarter phase instead. He said the shadows from craters along the terminator would show way more detail, and he was absolutely right - my last 3 shots have more craters and ridges than anything I got at full phase. Has anyone else found a simple trick like this that made a big difference in their astro photos?
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richard_mason11d ago
Huh, I think @blake_martinez is right though, the terminator isn't the only good light...
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blake_martinez12d ago
Gotta gently push back on one thing here. The full moon isn't actually the worst time to shoot, it's just different. You get way less crater detail because the light is flat, but the full moon is perfect for capturing those bright ray systems and the big contrast between the maria and highlands. Honestly, shooting at quarter phase is great for top-down crater detail, but you're missing out on a whole different look if you skip the full moon entirely. Tbh, the real trick is just shooting every night you can, because every phase gives you something unique.
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