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31.12.2009 © Erik Aaseth

Mirage moon

Where I stand it's -19ºC (-2ºF), but the temperature varies with height, making the air very unstable,
as it's comprised of constantly changing/floating/inverted air layers of different temperatures.
This causes heavy mirage distortions to both the moon and the distant landscape.
Here it's even further enhanced by the long telephoto perspective, actually making a sharp image difficult to achieve at all,
as the vista is captured through several kilometers of unstable and shivering air masses.
Hence not technically the best picture ever, but the mood sort of justifies it nonetheless... :)

Olympus E-3 ,Olympus Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 Digital ED ,Olympus Zuiko EC-20
@500mm, F5.6, 1/13s, ISO 100, EV -1.7, tripod hide exif
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Guest 15-Apr-2022 15:23
w o w
Cindie Wolf29-May-2011 18:59
Big WOW! V!
Guest 17-Oct-2010 12:11
The shimmering moon enhances the picture. Beautiful.
Derek Zoebelein04-May-2010 16:10
Brilliant! V
snettik19-Apr-2010 07:58
impressive
Walter Otto Koenig07-Mar-2010 20:52
A spectacular shot and a great result in difficult shooting conditions. Bravo!
Marius Kristoffersen 04-Jan-2010 21:41
Fantastic picture Erik! You have captured the winter spirit in this one. Very beautiful.
Hilde Aaseth 03-Jan-2010 21:59
Wonderfu pic Erik!!!!
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