I was up before the sun yesterday morning - watching the first lunar eclipse on the winter solstice since 1638 (372 years!).
I used my Sigma 175-500mm lens, but hadn't bargained on the effect the minus temperature would have on its capacity to focus. The first shot I took, before the full eclipse had happened, was the best of the bunch as the others were too soft.
Bit of a shame, but at least I saw it. There are some fantastic photographs of the moon looking red and spectacular taken by other people here.
Here is my attempt - click on it for a large version - it looks better that way!
I used my Sigma 175-500mm lens, but hadn't bargained on the effect the minus temperature would have on its capacity to focus. The first shot I took, before the full eclipse had happened, was the best of the bunch as the others were too soft.
Bit of a shame, but at least I saw it. There are some fantastic photographs of the moon looking red and spectacular taken by other people here.
Here is my attempt - click on it for a large version - it looks better that way!
My flickr
