Thursday, March 11, 2010

Sky Watch Season # 4 Episode # 35

Sky Watch Friday This is the place. Please check out the site and link in if you wish to participate. There were a lot of people with beautiful Sky photos last week. You can link in from my side bar or at the start of this post. You can link at 3:00 PM EDT on Thursdays. SWF is run by Klaus, Wren, Sandy, Sylvia and myself.

We have had a few clear nights and I made these Moon captures. Here is a moody photo of the Moon through the branches of a tree.
I also captured this Moon as it rose above the trees. Which one do you like best?

See a lot of great sky shots above.

48 comments:

Carver said...

I like them both for different reasons. Not sure I can pick a favorite because they are so different and have their own unique beauty. I also love your header. That's a truly amazing shot of the fish.

Cezar and Léia said...

Why are you doing this to me? :(
I can't choose, I love both!;)
I'm enchanted by your post!
Thanks ...here, now ...it is time to dream!
Hugs
Léia

Anonymous said...

I really like your header picture of the fish; what a great capture!

Darla said...

Both are great although I tend to stay away from moody anything...I like the second one the best.

Rajesh said...

Wow! amazing shots. Close up is really nice.

Steffi said...

Amazing shots!Great for SWF!

eden said...

Great captures, Tom! I love both.
Have a great weekend.

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

I think the last one is spectacular.
Blessings,Ruth

Sylvia K said...

I love them both, too, Tom!! They are unique in their own way and so lovely! And like Carver, I love the fish shot in your header! It's fantastic! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Sylvia

EG CameraGirl said...

Cool shots, FG! I hate to choose!

overtiredmum said...

The detail on the second shot is amazing - it's got to be that one for me xo

Carletta said...

I like the second one best. :)
It's been so overcast here I haven't seen the moon.

Coffeeveggie addict. said...

wow,fantastic...i always wanted to share a moon post i captured but it is so small and just plain balack and white....this is truly awesome!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Man, I love your header.

Your moon shots are wonderful also. I have to say that I like them both.

DeniseinVA said...

I enjoyed both these shots, the first for those branches adding a very neat artsy look to it, and the second for its traditional view of the moon. Two very cool photos!

Carol said...

I like the second one best. Amazing header shot.

imac said...

2 Wonderful shots Tom.

Anonymous said...

Your zoom is fabulous. You can go this close to the moon. Hats off.

Have a great weekend.

Don Wood said...

I was reading before looking at the piccies and out of the corner of my eye could see the branches shot, I was confused untill I read the caption. Nice shots not sure if I like one more than the other but then I used to be indecisive but I am not so sure if I am anymore. Have a good week ,XXX Don

Unknown said...

WOW, this is great! Good camera!

Samson said...

Beautiful captures Tom

My Entry Here

Tipper said...

They are both pretty amazing-but I like the second one best. Looks like you could reach out and touch it : )

Terrebel said...

No. 2 would be my choice...What kind of lens did you use? A telescope? Great captures!

Terrence looks at the sky

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Hi Tom, I love them both---but the 2nd one is fabulous....

Congrats on winning the header competition this week... It is GREAT.
Betsy

Tara R. said...

The detail in the second shot is amazing. The first one was lovely, more ethereal.

eileeninmd said...

I like the second shot, great capture!

SandyCarlson said...

These are just amazing.

And that header shot--wow, wow, wow.

Bill S. said...

What a beautiful moon - but I love your header. Is it a smallmouth? We can catch them only in a few lakes here.

Hildred said...

Your moons are very beautiful, each in their own way. And your header is marvelous with its shine and shimmer.

Kcalpesh said...

While the first one's very creative! I'm also hoping to click a shot like your second shot! It's terrific!

Pixellicious Photos

Jeannette StG said...

Incredible, both your header and the first pic of your post -very creative!!!

Chubskulit Rose said...

Beautiful captures.

Oman said...

awesome. kinda mysterious but nevertheless beautiful. great job.

Jan K. said...

Always nice to see a close-up of the moon. I like to make one with my SX1 IS now and then too.
Enjoy your weekend!

Victoria Tsavdaridou said...

I like the second one more!!!!

Rose said...

Beautiful moon shots!

Craver Vii said...

I especially liked the second one. It's cool to see the crater details on the moon.

Joe Todd said...

Like them both.. Is it time for a shore lunch?

Mary said...

Both have merit for different reasons...arty or scientific :-) Is that sort of like "left brain and right brain"?

blog with no name said...

When the moon hits your eye, like a big pizza pie... Great shots!

Laura said...

these are amazing...I can't decide which is my favorite...but the one with the branches is really unique!

Tes said...

Oh wow, the photo of the moon is amazing!

Tom said...

I like them both Thomas.... when I take a shot of the moon I now change to Black and White... the results always seem better.
Your gold shield shines bright and was well won.... by both of us ;o)

Lara said...

wow, that is one incredible moon!

ShySongbird said...

I can't choose between them, they are both beautiful!

I also loved all the underwater photos on the previous post especially the Sea Dragon and the Turtle, really lovely :)

Small Reflections said...

Both are marvelous ... and so is your header ... just amazing!
Hugs and blessings,

Unknown said...

I like them both. The first has a nice eerie feeling, but I totally digg the clarity and detail in the second one!

Twisted Fencepost said...

Wow! Now that's a close-up!