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Oct. 26, 2004 Steve Pepple

Oct. 26, 2004 - Full moon

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Driving to work this morning, the full moon was hanging so low in the sky that I must have been tempted
a half-dozen times to stop and shoot photos. Finally when I got to downtown Ann Arbor about 5:30 a.m. and looked down
Washington Street and I could see the moon appeared to be hanging lower than some of the high-rises,
I gave in and stopped. Unfortunately, I didn't have a tripod, so I had to make due with a monopod steadied
against a light pole to take this photo. A few minutes later, after I drove on and parked in the parking ramp,
and was walking to work I tried again with my long lens. Here's the one that got away because I couldn't step
the shutter speed down enough to capture enough light to better show the building.

Low moon


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Cheryl Hawkins02-Nov-2004 18:49
This shot surprised me a little when it opened into it's full glory; the thumbnail just didn't clu me in to how nice this scene is. I can almost feel the air and hear the city sounds as it starts a new day.
Guest 27-Oct-2004 08:56
I tried a full moon shot myself last mondaynight, but it didn't came out right.
Love this shot, thanks Steve
Jude Marion27-Oct-2004 03:56
Oops .. that should have read 'street lights! '
Jude Marion27-Oct-2004 03:54
Beautiful capture! I love the way the street light echoes the shape of the moon.
Lovely, Steve!
jude27-Oct-2004 00:26
There's a full moon? DAMN i always miss these things!
Beautiful scene, Steve.. very peaceful before the mad rush of things.