I Can't Hold The Moon! - Explored

I was invited to add this moon shot to the group "in Explore," so I guess it was in Explore...;))

 

I like the sunlight inside the craters near the moon's terminator. That's the dividing line between areas in the moon and areas that don't see sunlight at that moment...

 

I captured the moon handheld using an inexpensive Canon EF 75-135mm f/4-5.6 lens. This image is cropped quite severely. My first thought was, I cannot hold the camera and lens steady enough for a crisp image of the moon. Or, this lens has trouble focussing at infinity. I intend shoot the moon again soon using a tripod... No need, I have checked some of my older moon shots taken with this inexpensive lens and they look sharp... I haven't used the lens for quite a while, and it's a good thing that I am checking it out.

 

This morning, I went on a Nature Walk with Ned Harris and his associated Naturalists of Sabino Canyon. It was fabulous. I am so happy I went with these wonderful people! They were friendly and really helpful! I learned so much, and I saw things I had never seen before. I had intended to use my new Canon 18-135 mm lens. However, I was intimidated by Ned's fabulous long focal length lens, so I changed to this lens. I still have it on the camera tonight...

 

Ned's Nature Walk leaves the visitor center at 8:30am every Wednesday of the year except for Christmas and New Years.

 

I did get some photos I really like on the Nature Walk, but in general, it was not the right lens for me. That's valuable info for next time...;)) I am planning on joining them again next week, and I will use the 18-135mm lens instead...;))

 

I should note that I was accompanied by my caregiver Heather who steadied me and helped me up and down the rough spots... Thanks Heather!

 

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