Moonstruck, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

This image is the result of a little planning and some good luck. Only during the summer months does the full moon set at the right location to view it through the arch of this sea stack. In addition, this part of the California coast is notorious for coastal fog. Luckily, on this day, the fog stayed away making for excellent conditions and a great morning shoot.

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brAlm (1158) 2012-07-09 14:29

hi Mike,

imposing photo, it's the effect I tried to reproduce on a French beach during a sunset but I prefer your version with the moon perfectly centered ..

poses along perfectly well managed ..

beautiful shot

congratulations

BrAlm.

fotoguy22 (4795) 2012-07-09 15:58

Mike: Sometimes it helps to have a little luck on your side to go along with a good plan. About the only thing I'd like to see in this photo is a little more detail in the rock, especially towards the bottom. However, it's still a great shot with just the right amount of motion blur in the surf, the top of the rock and the moon in sharp focus.

Greetings from Florida............Greg

VarthDader (258) 2012-07-09 19:06

Hi Mike

Love the placement of the moon between the rock. Nice, soft tones and good depth of field.

Cheers
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Sid

kathryn_weir (2056) 2012-07-10 4:46

Hello Mike,
Thank you for sharing a very beautiful photo. I particularly like the long exposure and the flow and movement captured. The framing of the moon through the " door" is very clever and the soft colours are lovely
Thanks
Kathryn

jadesgran (5433) 2012-07-12 6:05

Hello Mike,
I admire the timing,colours and presentation,the swirling sea has a great sense of movement and depth.
Gladys.