Capturing the Lunar Eclipse: A Night of Challenges and Rewards
I have to admit, photographing this lunar eclipse was more challenging than I anticipated—but the end result was better than I could have hoped for! The night began with heavy snowfall, and I was concerned the weather wouldn’t cooperate. However, just an hour before the eclipse, the sky miraculously cleared, revealing a breathtaking view of the Moon. But my challenges were far from over.
The wind was relentless, making stability a major issue. I had to use a fast shutter speed to avoid camera shake, which worked well leading up to totality. However, once the Moon turned its deep red hue during the Blood Moon phase, I was met with a new obstacle—lack of light. To compensate, I had to slow down my shutter speed and increase my ISO, which introduced movement and noise into my shots. Finding the right balance between exposure and clarity became a test of patience and skill.
Purchase a copy of the Blood Moon here.
Despite these difficulties, witnessing and capturing this celestial event was absolutely worth it! There’s something truly humbling about standing beneath the vast night sky, watching Earth’s shadow slowly envelop the Moon, transforming it into a glowing red orb. It’s a reminder of the beauty and mystery of our universe.
In the end, the challenges made the experience even more rewarding. Every moment spent adjusting settings, battling the elements, and waiting for the perfect shot was worth it to preserve the memory of this incredible event. I’ve included some of my favorite images from the night, and I hope they allow you to experience a piece of this awe-inspiring phenomenon for yourself.
All of these images and more may be found and purchased in my nigh sky collection.
