May's Full Flower Moon lit up the night sky.
I remember when we had to look through a telescope to see the craters.
Now I see them with my point-and-shoot.
We learned that the US Flag should be taken down at sundown, but people don't seem to worry about that any more. It bothers me a little, but I still thought the picture was interesting, especially because the Full Moon occurred so near the Memorial Day Holiday.
Link your skies with SKYWATCH FRIDAY, hosted by Yogi.
And a glorious photo with the flag, too!
Posted by: Jenn Jilks | June 01, 2013 at 07:17 AM
I did not know the May moon was called a Full Flower Moon -
what a lovely name !
Posted by: Lisa Hermanson | May 31, 2013 at 08:56 PM
Romantic moon shot!
A dear neighbor had been a Marine Corp colonel and made sure his flag was lit at night. He was a proud man.
Posted by: Carletta | May 31, 2013 at 08:32 PM
Wow, that's a beautiful capture of the moon!
Posted by: Lindy | May 31, 2013 at 06:18 PM
Gorgeous moon, Sallie - and I love the Heron down below.
Posted by: Hildred | May 31, 2013 at 04:42 PM
As a former Boy Scout, I know the flag rules pretty well. It's OK after dark, as long as it is lighted, which this one is not.
Nice moon shots!
Posted by: Wayne | May 31, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Your camera is big, as big as a full moon.
It keeps the moon inside.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田 Malaysia） | May 31, 2013 at 08:13 AM
The aqua color in the first shot is gorgeous! The flag and moon together is very special. Some flag etiquette I understand, but taking it in at night is one I don't get. Glad that rule was ignored in this case so you could take your shot. :)
Posted by: Gail | May 31, 2013 at 06:59 AM
beautiful clicks
happy SWF
Posted by: Jidhu Jose | May 31, 2013 at 02:51 AM
:)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | May 31, 2013 at 01:28 AM
wunderschön Sallie..
LG zum Wochenende vom katerchen
Posted by: Name katerchen | May 30, 2013 at 11:17 PM
Dearest Sallie,
OMG,gorgeous moon!!! Have I said I wish to take pictures of the moon in my comment for you before?
I needed to check the word "point-and-shoot"; I wonder what kind of camera you use p;)
Love you always from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid Miyako | May 30, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Wow - that really is a lovely moon!
Posted by: Lady Fi | May 30, 2013 at 08:39 PM
There's something magical about seeing the detail of the moon's surface - maybe it makes us feel we're a little bit closer to being able to visit it ourselves!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Red Nomad OZ | May 30, 2013 at 08:34 PM
Breathtaking moon shot!
Posted by: Mama Zen | May 30, 2013 at 08:14 PM
I love the night sky
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | May 30, 2013 at 07:02 PM
Oh yes cameras are much better than they used to be. I guess I don't mind people flying flags at night but I do mind not changing out flags when they get worn and torn.
Posted by: Yogi | May 30, 2013 at 06:35 PM
They say if your flag has a light on its Ok to fly it at night and your is beautiful lit by the moon :)
note, Hydrangeas won't go here either but my daughter knows I love them so she picks some up every year and keep them on my porch until they wither.
Posted by: Pam | May 30, 2013 at 05:31 PM
Beautiful shots! The one in the bottom right corner is my favorite. :)
Posted by: Dana | May 30, 2013 at 05:28 PM
gorgeous moon photos Sallie... wow!
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | May 30, 2013 at 04:10 PM
we had cloud cover to intrude on the 'flower' moon!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | May 30, 2013 at 03:13 PM
Wow - fantastic moon shot. Obviously you have a telescopic camera?
Regarding flags. I know that they were always taken down at dusk but the ones over government buildings and war memorials etc. now seem to have spotlights on them at night. Maybe that is why they remain flying at night???
A retired naval man in my street ceremoniously takes his flag down at dusk and puts it up early in the morning.
Colin (Brisbane.Australia)
Weather: Fine and sunny (8.00 am Friday 31st) and if all goes to plan it will be raining by lunch time!! At least it is saving me watering my Bike riding neighbour's garden as they pedal along the Danube, Austria!
Posted by: Colin Huggins | May 30, 2013 at 02:55 PM
Such a clear view of the moon in close up. Excellent set of shots.
Posted by: Fun60 | May 30, 2013 at 02:46 PM
Pretty shots of the Flower Moon, Sallie! The newer cameras are great for the zoom. Happy Skywatching!
Posted by: Eileen | May 30, 2013 at 02:16 PM
Great Shots,
It is kind of strange about the Flag.
I have seen some houses around here that have a spotlight at the base of their flagpoles.
Posted by: Pete | May 30, 2013 at 01:38 PM
Oh, you got a lovely shot too!
Posted by: Karen | May 30, 2013 at 01:33 PM
the cameras is good nowdays.
Re the columbines. In Sweden I think I´ve seen all colors except for green ones. And a lot of different shapes too.
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | May 30, 2013 at 01:33 PM
Wonderful shots. I liked the shot of moon with the flag.
Posted by: Rajesh | May 30, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Great shots of the full moon, traditions seem to fall by the wayside these days.
Posted by: Karen | May 30, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Wonderful shots of the beautiful moon.
Posted by: Carver | May 30, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Very nice photo of the full moon. We used to take our Canadian flag down each evening and put it up again in the morning, but after awhile we just decided to leave it up all the time.
Posted by: Crafty Gardener | May 30, 2013 at 12:36 PM