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Mousetoescamper

(5,989 posts)
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 03:01 AM Feb 12

Snow Moon Night Scene



February's full moon is named the Snow Moon for what is typically a month with heavy snowfalls. Some Native American tribes named it the Hungry Moon or the Bear Moon.

The full moon is out of the frame to the left, or East of where I stood to take the shot tonight. It was obscured by clouds and falling snow. While the moon isn't visible, it is illuminating the clouds and brightening the scene behind my house.
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Snow Moon Night Scene (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Feb 12 OP
Absolutely beautiful! Looks like a painting. LoisB Feb 12 #1
Thanks, LoisB! Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #2
This is a mesmerizing and beautiful scene! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 12 #3
Thanks and you're welcome, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #4
F. @2.2? Wow, I don't think my camera even gets close to that!!! Great job, dear Mousetoescamper! nt CaliforniaPeggy Feb 12 #5
My 35mm lens can be stepped down to f1.8 Mousetoescamper Feb 12 #6

CaliforniaPeggy

(153,353 posts)
3. This is a mesmerizing and beautiful scene!
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 11:15 AM
Feb 12

The moonlight has the power to cast this much light and at night! Wow.

Thank you for sharing your genius with this capture, my dear Mousetoescamper.

Mousetoescamper

(5,989 posts)
4. Thanks and you're welcome, Peggy!
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 11:33 AM
Feb 12

The brightness is from a combination of backlit clouds, outdoor lighting and an aperture that was nearly wide open (f2.2).

CaliforniaPeggy

(153,353 posts)
5. F. @2.2? Wow, I don't think my camera even gets close to that!!! Great job, dear Mousetoescamper! nt
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 11:36 AM
Feb 12
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