December 3, 2017
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Moonrise Split Rock Lighthouse 001
This week’s full moon called the “Cold Moon” is also at “Perigee” which is the closest full moon to the earth for the year, even though it is still 222,143 miles away.
Moonrise Split Rock Lighthouse 002
As I was photographing the moon, this couple walked out from behind the lighthouse. I almost said, “Stop, stand perfectly still I’m taking a long exposure”. To my surprise they did and in just the right spot. Sometimes it’s magical to be in the right place at the right time.
Moonrise Split Rock Lighthouse 003
It was a beautiful evening and several photographers lined up along the shore to capture the moment.
Moonrise Split Rock Lighthouse 004
I caught the moon right on top of the light as it rose higher in the sky.
Moonrise Split Rock Lighthouse 005
My last photo of the evening was a 30 second exposure with the wide-angle lens so I could get the glow of the moonbeam coming across the water and reflecting off the ice.