Moonrise at Olmsted Point, Yosemite: 17th September 2016

[Donald]

Thank you for that very considered response and critique, Dave

The only thing I would consider (if mine), is re-cropping to have more negative space on the RHS than the LHS (or have moon centred).

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Bit late now, but I gather if headlamps/torches are used occasionally in the dark, red light disturbs your night vision less than white light (although at a distance, the effect will be less), but this isn't something I have tried myself.

Your suggestion re the crop is very helpful. That's the one aspect I still wasn't settled on.

Re the head lamp. You are right. The Black Diamond one that I have does allow for the use of a red as opposed to a white light.

[Wavelength]

Great great shot

[mknittle]

It works for me.

[Cogito]

There is nothing about this shot that says Yosemite to me, Donald. It could have been shot anywhere for all we know. I have seen sharper images of the moon, too, and using Canon lenses if that matters.

Donald, I'm afraid I agree with Alan's above comment.... There's nothing there that reminds me of Yosemite! And like a couple of other comments here, I think the moon is a bit out of focus.
As an image, my feeling is that it could be any moon shot with a tree superimposed.
It's still a nice image but I know from experience (I lived in California for > 10 years) that this image does not do Yosemite justice.
Did you take any snack with you into the car park? If so, your "bear" shots should be quite interesting!

[rpcrowe]

Very nice image, technically and composition wise.

I agree with the need to know your camera but, I also always carry a flashlight in case I have a "senior moment" and to keep from falling over objects. My flashlight has a red filter. That is a hold over from my Navy days, when we used red light during night exercises, because red light doesn't impact night vision as much as does white light...

BTW: It is really surprising how fast the moon seems to travel, especially when you are hurrying to the spot you want to shoot!

[joebranko]

Beautiful shot , great composition and execution!