Full Moon on the Bay Photo

Photographer’s Note

A night view of the Baia di Punta Saline (the Bay of Salt Fields Cape).
Cottages and small villas were built in the 70's over that little and long cape, at not more than 2 meters from the sea, with direct access to the sea from the terrace of each building.
Parents of my wife bought one of this villa in the late 70's and spent every year a part of the summer in that wonderful cape and bay.
Our villa is not more than 500 meters before the cape along the coast of the same bay, so we had many opportunities to have lunches with them on the terrace looking east, where in the late August people can eat in the night without artifical light, but just thans the Full Moon and one candle.

Model: NIKON D40
Software: Ver.1.10
Exposure Time: 15 sec
F-Stop: f/3.5
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 18 mm
Date Taken: 2007-08-25 21:07
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 189 kb

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evanrizo (456) 2007-10-20 6:27

Ciao Paolo, the effect of the moon has a majestic effect, near to a sun effect!-:)
All the lightness is superb and the details are very good to see here.
Best wishes.
Evan

lilimih33 (9874) 2007-10-20 6:30

Ciao Paolo!
Fanatstic night picture with lovely colours and great reflexion!
Incredible light!
Wonderful composition!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

isabela_sor (42493) 2007-10-20 6:30

Magic !!!So wonderful,so mysterious
A perfect image for a dreamy weekend
Hugs

Henryk_Bilor (20371) 2007-10-20 6:37

Hi Paolo
Excellent control of light. Great sky and reflections in the water. Nice composition.
Have a nice weekend.

photographer123 (5803) 2007-10-20 6:47

hi..
good shot with unusual color of foreground..the circular effect by the side of moon looking good...very good color...best wishes...subir

Valerka (8159) 2007-10-20 7:04

Ciao, Paolo,
A very nice photolook at the night moon.Excellent idea and realisation.
Bravissimo.
TFS
Valerka:)

Muse (31059) 2007-10-20 8:59

Hello Paolo,
Une très belle vue nocturne et de magnifiques couleurs.
La lumière sur l'eau est superbe et le cadrage parfait.
Have a good weekend,
Denise

john_c (24635) 2007-10-20 9:24

Hi Paolo,
A romantic, high impact shot with a superb exposure level. I like the way the foreground helps balance the frame. My only slight irritant is the little round artifact seen in the perimeter of the halo of the moon. Overall, an outstanding capture.
John

chpp (4015) 2007-10-20 9:47

Ciao Paolo
bellissima foto! very nice night view.
Very sharp, nice details and tones. the moon looks more like the sun here. very well composed image
have a nice weekend
Chris

leo61 (43816) 2007-10-20 9:51

Hi Paolo!
An interesting nightshot with nice colors.I like the repetition of the red tones at the lights of the vilage in the distance,and it`s nice to see a few stars in the sky.
Reagrds,Leo

Fis2 (46449) 2007-10-20 10:20

Witaj Paolo!
Very interesting composition. Curious photo. I like the colors and sharpness. Well done.
Nice sunday
Krzysztof

paololg (14261) 2007-10-20 10:30

Ciao Paolo,
questa è una foto che almeno una volta tutti vorrebbero aver fatto. Semplicemente stupenda. Il riflesso è bellissimo, ma pregevole è la gestione della luce e dei colori.
Bravissimo.
Ti ho messo tra i miei favoriti.
Paolo.

gneufeld (15235) 2007-10-20 11:45

Hi Paolo,
A very nice shot with extremely well managed light. I like the striking reds in the foreground as a lead-in the the more distant shoreline lights. Great work and TFs. Gerald

feather (50168) 2007-10-21 2:39

Beautiful, romantic image. There's nothing better than eating outdoors under a full moon, and by the sea with the light reflections makes it special. The inclusion of the red leaves works well in the composition; a good job they were not disturbed by a breeze. Are you sure you took it without a tripod?!!
Kath

Cricri (43790) 2007-10-21 2:50

Ciao Paolo,
Moment de plaisir et trés romantique instant....
joli reflet de la lumiére qui fait briller l'eau
douceur des couleurs dans ce paysage de nuit, bravo
Have a nice sunday for you
cricri

newtintin (1872) 2007-10-21 4:27

Hello,
Very very beautiful result. The lights are beautiful and framing is perfect.
I like the color red in the foreground.
cheer to you.
Greeting.
R.A.F

carper (65742) 2007-10-21 9:56

it is not an easy one Paolo,
I like the moon shot, good pov and interesting to see it, very good quality, it's a good photojob well done, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

anes_lc (14776) 2007-10-21 10:28

fantastic one paolo ...i try and try ...a mnight shot :( but with no result :(
maybe you should advice me :D i see you do great job :)
thanks sharing....spectacular shot
anes

jurek1951 (26162) 2007-10-21 11:27

Hi Paolo,
This is a wonderful night shot. Amazing sharpness and great colours, the lighting works well with this composition.
Very well done
Georg

rigoletto (26846) 2007-10-21 11:58

Ciao Paolo,
Better than the glowing silver moon, i like the burning rocks here. Red is my only wish. Blood, if possible >:D
Cheers,
Deniz

leonorkuhn (14071) 2007-10-21 13:20

Hi Paolo,

Amazing shot, the moonlight shines on water and illuminates night sky. I like the hills and the city lights in the background.

have a nice week
Ciao
Leonor

danyy (69499) 2007-10-21 13:27

Bonjour Paolo,
la perfection saus des impuretés sur la capteur, elles sont bien visibles.
Les couleurs et les lumières sont superbes, le POV très efficace.
J'aime ces rouges à l'avant plan.
Best regards.
Daniel.

CRATEOS (7274) 2007-10-21 14:17

yes it is a real beauty..mystic colors and pandesia of night lighting...the moon is like a king in his throne ..!!my compliments amico
salute
nf

Emile (20151) 2007-10-21 16:38

Hola Paolo.
Excellent night shot with the beautiful full moon and the impressive reflection. Very good composition, colors and details.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

papagolf21 (56765) 2007-10-22 0:35

Bonsoir, mon ami Paolo,
Quel merveilleux moment, Paolo, l'on se demande si l'on ne rêve pas, les yeux ouverts !
La réussite est totale, et la qualité photographique superbe.
Félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

atus (15476) 2007-10-23 0:28

Ciao Paolo,
ottima l'esposizione e la composizione di questa foto dall'atmosfera piacevolissima. L'intensità della luce riflessa dalla luna è talmente forte che non si può guardarla direttamente, se non per qualche secondo. Fantastico il colore rosso delle rocce e molto piacevole il riflesso della luna sull'acqua. Complimenti e buona settimana!
Attila

salvator (18943) 2007-10-23 0:29

Ciao Paolo,
Wow, beautiful composition and superb colors. The reflections on the sea look wonderful. Superb illumination by the moon.
Best regards. Ciao. Salvator.

sagar (2307) 2007-10-23 8:46

Hi Paolo,
Fascinating shot of the full moon.You have captured the colors with a lot of expertise.
Wonderful !!
Sagarneel.

Charo (31851) 2007-10-23 16:04

Hola Paolo,
Una bella foto con estupenda profundidad y esa magnífica luna reflejada en el agua de una manera brillante.
Excelente trabajo
Cordialmente
Charo

brevbrev14 (372) 2007-10-24 0:58

ciao Paolo, molto bella e particolare qu esta immagine..
quasi non si capisce se si tratta di sole in controluce o di luna...
molto belli dettagli rossi in primo piano..
ottimo risultao!
mi piace molto!
ciao!
Valeria

ekinokswest (2974) 2007-10-29 10:18

Paolo
Here I see both your superior photography skills and the quality of your camera. spending time there must be like paradise.
I am pleased to see how this place is illuminated because I see red shades on the big rocks, furthermore, your camera s light is so fine. Well done.