 NoelCD S L R Bliss
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NoelC
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2006-Sep-1 2:50 pm
What Color is the Moon, Really?
Canon EOS 20D
1/5th ISO100
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I made a new 1600 x 1200 desktop background image out of several of my astronomy shots (moon from one, stars from another), and it came out nice so I thought I might share it with everyone. The moon really is this color, just not nearly this color-saturated. If you don't believe it, desaturate this image and see how natural it looks.  Enjoy -Noel |
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Stunning! |
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 B52GUNRKM 7D love and D5 Nirvana
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I don't have the words. I am blessed to see your work. |
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 jvmorrisI Am The Man Who Was Not There.
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to NoelC
Oh, my God! I'm speechless! (which is probably a very good thing.  ) |
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The finest moon image I have ever seen in my life. I tip my hat to you sir as I salute you on bended knee. |
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 simpfan742People Call Me Andrew.
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Belmar, NJ
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Wow wow wow! Do you happen to have a crop for us widescreen desktop users? (1680x1050?) |
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 danza
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Awesome image. Thanks for the new desktop I thought the moon could be some colour other than white due to the massive amount of reflections from the sun, but I never thought it would look that  |
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 MLOK5My Reality Check Bounced
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Absolutely amazing! |
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NoelCD S L R Bliss
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Florida
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Thanks for the nice words, everyone. said by simpfan742:Wow wow wow! Do you happen to have a crop for us widescreen desktop users? (1680x1050?) Sure! 
Canon EOS 20D
1/5th ISO100
1680 x 1050 Image
-Noel
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 mikeky
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simpfan742People Call Me Andrew.
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Belmar, NJ |
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Thanks! I've got a great new background now . |
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 pog4
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2006-Sep-1 3:22 pm
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Wow! |
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 drjim
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Long Beach, CA
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YOWIE!
Looks great on my desktop....THANKS!
BTW...what lens/telescope did you use? I've seen your work before, but never looked in to how you get such stunning images.
EDIT: just went and looked at your gallery. Answered my questions to-a-tee. |
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 JRSlater8Do or do not... there is no try
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Aww! You mean it's not made of cheese? and where is the man? I don't see the man on the moon?  What an awesome image! |
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 Chuck22
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Really breathtaking... |
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Wow.
Just, wow!
My new background for my computer! |
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 Wyattx17Wyatt
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That is incredible! |
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Words cannot describe this image! |
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 Pistolpete
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Fantastic image.If we didn't know any better,you would take the blue part of the moon to be water. |
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 dkoert
join:2001-11-20
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Thank you NoelC. Th image is marvelous. Reflecting the blue from earth?
I just made it my new desktop. |
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 Mauricio9
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This is great! said by NoelC:The moon really is this color, just not nearly this color-saturated. If you don't believe it, desaturate this image and see how natural it looks. This is not a good test... you could make it any hue you wanted, and it would look just the same once desaturated, wouldn't it? But I believe you anyways! |
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NoelCD S L R Bliss
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NoelC
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2006-Sep-1 4:20 pm
Nice of you all to lay on such praise. I may not deserve it, but I do appreciate it! said by Mauricio9:This is not a good test... you could make it any hue you wanted, and it would look just the same once desaturated, wouldn't it? But I believe you anyways! Heh heh. Don't make it completely black and white - it looks wrong if you do that. Desaturate it to, say, -80%. -Noel |
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 noe38
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Now we know why you haven't been posting, you've been out of area! Very, very nice image. |
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 altermatt
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ATTENTION NUMBER 118 (known to earthlings as NoelC):
It has been brought to my attention (as the Commandant, Inferior Planets Infiltrators Monitoring Command), that you have been posting pictures of the home area and others in this strange earthling-world known as DSLR, leading to unwanted unusual interest on the part of previously ignorant earthlings.
The Pod Mother is not amused. You have been warned; continued infractions will result in an order to report to the Home Ship for re-programming. |
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 GodTHE Dslr Troll
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God to noe38
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2006-Sep-1 6:01 pm
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awsome shot !
my new background image ........ |
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 SandShark5Long may you run
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This is unbelievably beautiful. Thank you! |
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NoelCD S L R Bliss
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NoelC
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2006-Sep-1 6:39 pm
Wow, both the Commandant, Inferior Planets Infiltrators Monitoring Command and God have responded! I... Hear... And... Obey... Thanks, everyone. -Noel |
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Great image. I have never seen such a good picture of the moon. |
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altermatt
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said by NoelC:I... Hear... And... Obey... No! Don't listen to that guy (who occasionally takes over my posting) and never consider stopping posting these wonderful shots. Note to Pod Mother: don't be silly. NoelC's photos only make us more appreciative and in awe of the home base. And anyhow, DSLR-ers aren't average earthlings . |
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Incredible!! Thank you so much for sharing! |
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