Full Moon Set

Full Moon Setting Over Portland, OR

The above Moon setting over the Portland, OR was taken on Thursday morning 4:36 am on May 31, 2007 north of Camas, WA. This was the second full Moon for May 2007.

The reddish orange settng full Moon has the similar colorcast that occurs with the rising or setting Sun. This colorcast is caused by the atmosphere scattering of the blue spectrum of Moon light.

Imaging Equipment Configuration

Nikon D70 with 180mmED lens
Manfrotto Tripod and Manfrotto geared 3-D head
DSC_2169.NEF image information
2007/05/31 04:36:15.9
RAW (12-bit) Lossless
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 180mm F/2.8 D
Focal Length: 180mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/1.6 sec - F/4
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 400
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Direct sunlight
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp: Normal
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Low
Image Comment:
Noise Reduction: OFF

Imaging Processing

Corel Paint Shop Pro Version XI, unsharp masked and resized 25%

Use Test patterns to calibrate monitor brightness, contrast, height and width

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