Photograph the Moon
Evocative moon photos are a real talking point when done well. Unfortunately, it's not a case of simply pointing your camera moon-ward and shooting; doing that might be tempting but the end photo won't be worth viewing let alone sharing with others. Instead, once you're aware of what you need by way of a lens and how to tweak the aperture and shutter speed, you'll be able to get great shots of the moon. With a little photo-taking know-how, the moon might just become one of your favorite photo subjects. 1. Choose a suitable lens, which is 200mm or larger. The moon will look tiny in your photo if taken with your normal 50mm lens. After all, there is a lot of sky and the moon is just a little ball from where you're standing. Choosing a good lens will improve the whole appearance of your photo. A telephoto lens is the best lens for moon photography. The minimum to ensure good detail is 300mm, but better still is a lens with a focal length close to 500mm. This ...