FOR SKYWATCH FRIDAY, where bloggers all over the world are looking up!
Last March we watched the "super moon" from the backyard of our home in Florida. It was lovely to look at, but I didn't get good pictures. This week, from the RV's backyard here at Fern Ridge Shores, the smallest full moon of the year was more photo-friendly.
This month's full moon (on Tuesday) was nearly at its maximum distance from the Earth making it appear much smaller than full moons usually look. (The March moon was nearly as close as it could be.)
Here's a link to an article at Space.com that explains all this much better.
I always love to see the moon "peeking" through the tree branches--nice shot. I always get a little confused as to why it is a huge orange ball on the horion sometimes and other times a little yellow disc in the sky. It has been too long since I learned all of that in school--I'm in need of a "review" course!!! Have a nice week, Sallie. Mickie :)
Posted by: Mickie Brown | October 17, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Your post is gorgeous. Thank you!
Posted by: SandyCarlson (USA) | October 15, 2011 at 07:02 PM
I really liked this month's Harvest Moon - it lit up our forest! Glad you got a photo 'cause I didn't!
Posted by: Barb | October 15, 2011 at 06:35 PM
aahhh our little Luna..awesome.
Posted by: sondra | October 15, 2011 at 04:42 PM
That's the most perfect round ball ever!
Posted by: Emille | October 14, 2011 at 08:00 PM
I have to go back and look what day I was taking moon pics and see if it was the full moon.
The smallest - didn't know there was such a thing. :)
I like the softness of this and how those two little branches seem to be cradling the moon!
Posted by: Carletta | October 14, 2011 at 05:31 PM
Lovely shot!
Posted by: Mama Zen | October 14, 2011 at 03:45 PM
it's a sweet little moon
I love the tree silhouettes
Posted by: dianne | October 14, 2011 at 02:49 PM
Nice shot of the sky through the trees, Sallie. Last night I could see Jupiter as I looked at the moon from my front yard in Jupiter, Fl. pretty cool :D
hugs,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | October 14, 2011 at 01:43 PM
I would love to 'capture' one of those huge harvest time full moons that scared the pants off me when I was a child...I thought it was falling on us!
That is a nice shot through the trees Sally.
Posted by: Jackie from Yorkshire, UK | October 14, 2011 at 04:15 AM
I love the blue and black of your shot. So peaceful !
Posted by: Annie-France | October 14, 2011 at 03:46 AM
Wonderful shot.. the trees providing for a perfect frame :)
Posted by: Arti | October 14, 2011 at 03:23 AM
Love the framing in this photo!
Posted by: Lady Fi | October 14, 2011 at 12:05 AM
I did notice that about this month's full moon, Sallie, but I didn't know about the reason for it, - I always think about October's full moon being great and orange and voluptuous, but I guess it can't possibly be if it is a time when it is furthest from earth.
Posted by: Hildred | October 13, 2011 at 08:05 PM
I didn't take any shots of the full moon this month other than with my eye. Next week I'll have a view of the crescent moon in my sky shot for those who can spot it.
Posted by: Martha | October 13, 2011 at 07:56 PM
wow, when she was rising last night, she looked pretty big and orange to me! :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | October 13, 2011 at 05:57 PM
When I saw the full moon the other night, I thought it looked smaller than usual. Now I know why!
SKY-SEEKERS
The sky-seekers, some people say,
Do not favor night over day;
They always look up,
The sky is their cup,
And keeping it full is just play!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | October 13, 2011 at 03:58 PM
My husband got a shot of the moon through a tree this week, too, but I've posted something completely different. This is beautiful, Sallie.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
Posted by: Kay Davies | October 13, 2011 at 03:51 PM
Nice shot. I didn't realize it was the smallest of the year - it looked large when it was rising the other day. But that's always true!
Posted by: Al | October 13, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Lovely shot of the full moon, Sallie! Happy skywatching!
Posted by: Eileen | October 13, 2011 at 03:11 PM
It's a lovely photo Sallie:)
Happy SWF to you!
j.
Posted by: joo | October 13, 2011 at 02:10 PM
I like the blue sky the tree and the moon in one. Stunning!
Sky Watch
Posted by: Kim,USA | October 13, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Good capture.
Posted by: J Bar | October 13, 2011 at 01:34 PM
I guess the moon must be moving closer to us now. YAY!
Posted by: EG Wow | October 13, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Nice capture!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | October 13, 2011 at 01:03 PM
what a great moonshot, love it through the trees.
Posted by: Riet | October 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM
what a great moonshot5, love it through the trees.
Posted by: Riet | October 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM
I thought it looked small! I kept saying to Hubbers, "is the moon usually this tiny?", as I was trying to photograph it. You got a great shot, love the trees framing it.
Posted by: Karen | October 13, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Lovely moon shot, Sallie! I tried to capture it this morning, but it really is FAR away even though it looked enormous! Yours is terrific and I love the way you've framed it with the trees! Beautiful! Hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | October 13, 2011 at 12:36 PM
The moon was small but its more brighter! Pretty!
Posted by: Ebie | October 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Sallie, your photo is so really that I began to grow hair all over my body. Then I started to howl;^)
Posted by: Andy | October 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM
lovely photo of the moon, always fun to watch as it travels through the seasons
Posted by: Mandy C | October 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Great shot of the moon through the tree branches.
Posted by: Rajesh | October 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Lovely shot of the moon through the trees.
Posted by: Carver | October 13, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I've never caught a full moon before, lucky you. So this is the smallest of the year eh?
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Ewok | October 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM