Moon by markon

Photography • Landscape • posted on Mar 08, 2007

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Well still playing about trying new things with my new Pentax K100D. I always have been interested in amateur astronomy and when I was 15, my father got me a Unitron 3" Refractor Telescope with an equatorial mount. I think to be really honest, he bought it so he could play with it too. Where we live on a property in North-western New South Wales, we are blessed with clear air and no light pollution so star gazing is easy. When I got my Pentax K1000, I bought an adaptor for the telescope, but after wasting 3 films without success, I gave up and the K mount adaptor has sat unused in the cupboard for 23 years. Now digital has made it practical. I will be honest and say that I took 30 shots before I got a decent one with the K100D. But in this type of experimentation, Digital beats Film every time. Enjoy

Comments (20)

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Dianthus

6:24PM | Thu, 08 March 2007

That is brilliant image:)

janedj

6:41PM | Thu, 08 March 2007

Great work!!!

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babuci

8:10PM | Thu, 08 March 2007

Amazing quality, well done!

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Squid123

8:12PM | Thu, 08 March 2007

I totally agree with you, digital is a must when you are experimenting with new things, expressway with a telescope. Fantastic photo!!!

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leoshades

11:09PM | Thu, 08 March 2007

Quite keen!

frankie96

11:27PM | Thu, 08 March 2007

All good things come to those who wait.:)..a very nice result..

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stuart83

2:49AM | Fri, 09 March 2007

Excellent capture, great detail Stuart

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Corwin13

3:25AM | Fri, 09 March 2007

Excellent shot!!!

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inshaala

7:26AM | Fri, 09 March 2007

oh look i can see the stars and stripes!! ;P Great detailed shot, especially on the sunset part, i suppose the blue fringing is unavoidable but try stopping down (higher f-number) and it might alleviate the problem slightly. And here starts the astrophotography addiction... i know i would get hooked if i had a similar set up :)

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CavalierLady

10:25AM | Fri, 09 March 2007

In-credible! I am amazed! This is most excellent!

kjpweb

5:46PM | Fri, 09 March 2007

Pretty cool - definitely more than you can get from a conventional glass.

MrsLubner

11:50PM | Mon, 12 March 2007

I've always been interesting in the lunar landscape and the possibilities of photographing it in its different stages. I'm still hoping for a camera that will taek good close and clear photos of it. This is outstanding!

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garadir

1:34AM | Sat, 16 June 2007

Stunning. 5++

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evinrude

10:57PM | Mon, 18 June 2007

Nicely done. Spectacular detail.

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NefariousDrO

8:28PM | Tue, 19 June 2007

That's a super pic! Even more impressive that you shot it on your own telescope. Great job!

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calico1

7:46AM | Thu, 26 July 2007

Nice photo. Lovely place.

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Skyback

5:30PM | Thu, 02 August 2007

Excellent shot! 5+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Naoo

12:02PM | Sat, 15 September 2007

Beautiful Foto!!!

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Digimon

6:34PM | Mon, 21 January 2008

This is an incredible shot! WOW!! I have a 35mm SLR, and took pictures sparingly. Never thought of myself as a photographer. I have had my digital SLR for 3 years now, and I have been taking many, many pictures. I would never go back, I agree with you!

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