Blue Moon, Dixon Glacier

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Why isn’t the moon Blue?

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Image Description

Blue Moon, the second full moon in any month, August, 2015, rises over Dixon Glacier in the Kenai Range, with its reflection streaking across Kachemak Bay.

Technical Details

Canon EOS 5D II; Canon EF 70-300mm @ 109 mm; f/16 @ 2.0 sec, ISO 800; Gitzo tripod, RRS BH 55, remote trigger

Specific Feedback

Anything you wish, positive or not

A wonderful moment but the saturation and contrast are heavy-handed for my taste.