[RAFiK - BMWClubUAE]

Captured from the 77th floor

[dcstep]

Here's one of my favorite moon shots:

Moon Sets Over Mount Evans by David Stephens, on Flickr

I had to process out a lot of haze, but the colors are accurate.

[M_Six]

Very cool shot, RAFiK.

Ed, lemonade from lemons. Well done.

[RAFiK - BMWClubUAE]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Very cool shot, RAFiK.

thank you sir

[M_Six]

DC, nicely done. I've read conflicting views about the apparent size of the moon when it's lower in the sky than when it's higher. I know the actual distance doesn't change, but I've always felt the curvature of the earth's atmosphere acts as a magnifying glass to create the illusion of a larger moon near the horizon. During the eclipse moonrise last week, which I can clearly watch from my living room, the moon seemed quite large as it rose above the horizon. When I went out at the beginning of the eclipse, the moon was nearly overhead and seemed just a small dot in the sky. My perception is not that far off that I'd believe my eyes are just playing tricks on me. Your photo is a good example. One of these days I'll set the camera to one focal length and take a shot of the moon coming up over the horizon and again later when it's much higher in the sky and then compare pixels.

[dcstep]

Altocumulus Clouds With Mountain Shadows by David Stephens, on Flickr

[Itsed65]

A Very Cold Morning by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Terry989]

My first Western Burrowing Owl. Since I was using a 70-200mm lens, I had to do some stalking, which isn't easy when your subject can do a 180! Taken at Seal Point park in Foster City.
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[dcstep]

Originally Posted by M_Six

DC, nicely done. I've read conflicting views about the apparent size of the moon when it's lower in the sky than when it's higher. I know the actual distance doesn't change, but I've always felt the curvature of the earth's atmosphere acts as a magnifying glass to create the illusion of a larger moon near the horizon. During the eclipse moonrise last week, which I can clearly watch from my living room, the moon seemed quite large as it rose above the horizon. When I went out at the beginning of the eclipse, the moon was nearly overhead and seemed just a small dot in the sky. My perception is not that far off that I'd believe my eyes are just playing tricks on me. Your photo is a good example. One of these days I'll set the camera to one focal length and take a shot of the moon coming up over the horizon and again later when it's much higher in the sky and then compare pixels.

I think you'll find it takes more pixels near the horizon. I think it's caused by the atmosphere acting as a magnifying glass and bending the light. It's also much harder to get a clear, detailed image, because of the extra atmosphere that the light travels through.

Dave

[Itsed65]

Eagle in a Shallow Dive by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Terry989]

San Mateo bridge on a bad air day.

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[dcstep]

Ed, fantastic focus on that eagle shot. Isn't the a9 amazing? It's like cheating, is the way I feel when I use mine.

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by Terry989

San Mateo bridge on a bad air day.

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Terry, DxO has a "Clearview" setting that's pretty amazing at removing smog. You might try it on a free trial.

Great composition. Dave

[dcstep]

At base-ISO, the a7rIII has stunning dynamic range. Look at the dark areas of the clouds to see details that many cameras can't show.

Pink/Orange Clouds After Sunset (Explored) by David Stephens, on Flickr

[dcstep]

This one is after sunset, with the a9 at ISO 12,800. The Sony bodies have changed my whole outlook regarding using high ISOs:

Western Coyote In Snow by David Stephens, on Flickr

[hchan529]

Here's one when I did a hike up Buntzen Lake in British Columbia. This is overlooking the Indian Arms, and Vancouver is in the back.

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by dcstep

Ed, fantastic focus on that eagle shot. Isn't the a9 amazing? It's like cheating, is the way I feel when I use mine.

Yeah it sure is, and looks to get a big boost with the new firmware down the road. I am eagerly awaiting its release.

[M_Six]

Awesome eagle shot, Ed. How big of a crop is that?

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by hchan529

Here's one when I did a hike up Buntzen Lake in British Columbia. This is overlooking the Indian Arms, and Vancouver is in the back.

Great blues and greens.

Dave

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Awesome eagle shot, Ed. How big of a crop is that?

Well, back of the napkin, A9 full size is 6000 X 4000, and it looks like I cropped it down to 3002 X 1689 (I did a16X9 so it fits my TV), so I guess about 50%?

I'm not great at these things

[Itsed65]

Eagle Over Tule Lake by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

Well, back of the napkin, A9 full size is 6000 X 4000, and it looks like I cropped it down to 3002 X 1689 (I did a16X9 so it fits my TV), so I guess about 50%?

I'm not great at these things

Even at 50%, it means you were fairly close to the eagle. I've taken shots of eagles where I thought I was close, but then in PP they take up way less of the frame than it seemed while shooting.