by Craig and Tammy Temple
On May 5, 2012, when this image was taken, the Moon was near perigee
(its closest approach to Earth). Because of this, it appeared brighter
and larger than it will any other time this year giving it the
designation of a super Moon. This is a composite image...one shot was
taken for the trees and sky and another shot for the moon, then the two
were merged together for the final result.
Camera: Nikon D40 on fixed tripod
Exposures: Trees & Sky = .62sec at ISO400 @ f/6.3; Moon = 1/80sec at ISO400 @ f/6.3
Lens: Trees & Sky = Nikkor 18-55mm @ 38mm; Moon = Nikkor 70-200mm @ 200mm
Date & Time: May 5, 2012 @ 8:52pm & 9:14pm CDST
Location: Hendersonville, TN, USA