The aspect of a “moon” appeared when the day’s light and water interacted to enhance the values in the stone. I first saw the shift with my eyes alone, but when I brought the camera up and looked through the viewfinder, the scene deepened. I watched through my lens as small, star-like points began to appear along the edges. It brought to mind the incredible full moons in October and November - so large as they emerged on the horizon and intensifying in brightness as the evening grew darker and stars appeared.
The rough surfaces, unusual angles, and water running across the scene were interesting challenges. After some experimentation I used the slow exposure of early evening light to create the effect I wanted, adding to the hidden nighttime mystery of the image.
MOONCATCHER © 2025
Finding a challenging subject that pushes the limits of the lens, camera, or even what I can create is part of what makes macro photography so interesting. One of my goals with macro photography is to look deeply beyond the surface to discover and appreciate hidden beauty waiting to be noticed. Creating Mooncatcher did exactly that.
MOONCATCHER in situ, © 2025