The Texas state capitol building - where we started and ended our San Antonio/Austin get-together. We were headed back to the cars when Sandy (I think it was Sandy) turned around and said "Ahhh!" - the moon had just come from behind the clouds. Everyone got their cameras back out and four of us have some variation of this shot.
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Yep...sometimes you just have to stop and take that shot. I have regretted many times being too lazy/rushed/cameraless or whatever and missing a good opportunity. This is a great night time shot and the moon and clouds add that extra something.
Well. . .since I was with you when you took this shot -- I can't deny that I know whose it is -- but I have to say: It takes my breath away! The exposure and focus are perfect! The moon adds so much beautiful drama to the photo -- and that starry fence taken with a wide angle lens was a genius touch that adds so much elegance to this photo! At first -- I was hoping to maybe enter one of my Capitol shots into this Free Study -- but now I'm so glad I didn't because I did't have one nearly this cool and beautiful! It's going straight into my favorites folder -- and it gets an unhesitating 10!
A bit crooked. And I am unsure how the title goes with the image. I see the moon, but I don't get the "stars" reference? OH, is it the FLAG? As in Stars & Stripes? If so, the flag is just not salient enough in the image. It is actually a bit blurry due to the shutter speed.
I love this. The juxtaposition between the flag, dome and moon is excellent. I like the sweep of the fence too. The texture of the clouds adds tons to it. Well composed and thought out. GOOD ONE.
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