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16-AUG-2008

DSC02749-100_S.jpg

This is a MoonBow shot at Cumberland State Park Resort in Kentucky, U.S.A.

This is the only spot in the western hemisphere were one can see and photograph a MoonBow. The conditions have to be as follows:
1. Clear sky with no haze
2. Full moon
3. Enough water over the falls to make a good mist
4. Wind direction to pull the mist downstream of the falls

This one was shot at about 11:30 p.m. central time (local time was 12:30 p.m. eastern time).

Since our eyes see mainly black and white in low light (the light sensitive 'rods' are not in color), the moonbow is a white-grey bow to our eyes. The camera captures in color and so it sees the rainbow colors. Cool!

Sony DSLR-A700
47s f/5.6 at 28.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Freddie DiPlacido 08-Feb-2010 04:47
Very Cool!!