She moves in silence ~ moon shot

Christine December 12th, 2008

We only get a chance for a frame like this once a year it seems.  Last year it was the Hunter’s Moon. This photo was taken last evening around 4:45 pm.  The sun was already down and I glanced out the window, as I so often do (I don’t get much done because I’m always looking at what the mountains are doing towards sunset).  Low and behold!  Matthew grabbed some shots off our front porch with the zoom lens. He did not use the tripod, he just did this hand-held.  He felt lucky, I guess.

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies,
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meets in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellow’d to that tender light        Lord Byron
Which Heaven to gaudy day denies.

Related posts:

  1. Last light of the day
  2. Light on the move – sun and moon
  3. Hunter’s Moon
  4. SWF ~ silence
  5. July moon

19 Responses to “She moves in silence ~ moon shot”

  1. # Deborah Godinon 12 Dec 2008 at 7:54 am

    Perfect title for this: I can hear the hush. And the dip between the peaks is like the open palm of the earth – beautiful!

  2. # Deeon 12 Dec 2008 at 9:42 am

    Oh, that is so pretty.

  3. # Sunitaon 12 Dec 2008 at 9:48 am

    What absolutely be-a-u-ti-ful photos! I can sense the silence… like being in a cathedral! Very awe-inspiring . And a fantastic blog that is definitely to remai a must-read.

  4. # poetikaton 12 Dec 2008 at 10:29 am

    This makes one feel so small, doesn’t it? I like Deb’s comment about the palms of the earth. Lucky, indeed!

    Kat

  5. # Kathleenon 12 Dec 2008 at 11:10 am

    I have the moon also but not as beautiful as yours. It is called a Full Cold Moon today.Read about it on my blog

  6. # Jennyon 12 Dec 2008 at 12:14 pm

    Christine, I’m lost for words……..silence says it all.

  7. # Kaceyon 12 Dec 2008 at 12:50 pm

    Lovely title for a wonderful photo! I’m hoping it’s clear tonight so I can get a full moon shot. We’ll see.

  8. # Geraldineon 12 Dec 2008 at 4:08 pm

    Wow…so beautiful Christine. I love photos of the moon, these are impressive. Hugs,G

  9. # happily retired galon 12 Dec 2008 at 4:53 pm

    These are WONDERFUL moon shots!!! I seldom have luck photographing the moon … full or otherwise. Love the title too. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs and blessings,

  10. # arijaon 12 Dec 2008 at 7:18 pm

    Magical captures especially with enough light to be able to see the mountain as well
    The firt shot is sheer magic.

  11. # Sueon 12 Dec 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Wow! That inspired me to go for another try at the moon, but alas, I could not hold my camera still enough! What awesome shots, plus, the mountain is gorgeous as well!

  12. # shiongeon 13 Dec 2008 at 1:48 am

    Awesome Christine, totoally mesmerizing :D

  13. # Lisa at Greenbowon 13 Dec 2008 at 6:36 am

    I just knew I would be able to see some spectacular pictures of “her” if I came here.

  14. # Shannonon 13 Dec 2008 at 4:50 pm

    This is a wonderful shot of the moon, which looks so big and bright..

  15. # Pearl Mapeon 14 Dec 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Beautiful photos combined with a beautiful quote.

    Thank you for sharing with all the sky watch fans and those recipes are looking pretty tasty too.

  16. # Suzanneon 14 Dec 2008 at 4:13 pm

    I’d never get anything done if I had your view out my window. Outstanding moon photos. Bravo!

  17. # Beth Pattersonon 14 Dec 2008 at 6:32 pm

    that perigee moon…she did a number on us. one of the poems I did for distraction had her as a main character in it…

    these are beautiful shots–like I said, your shots make me so homesick for the Rockies!

    Great sweetness and warmth to you–

  18. # sueon 15 Dec 2008 at 5:16 pm

    What an extraordinary set of photographs — I’m awed.

  19. # Do What You Loveon 18 Dec 2008 at 1:48 pm

    Very beautiful! What a great photo.

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