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by Theresa A. Husarik | ||
If you want to include the moon in the image, you have to remember that it is a sun-lit object, so it is going to be quite bright and require an exposure similar to what you would use on other sun-lit objects during the day. Use approximately the "sunny 11 rule": expose at f11 at 1/film speed. So, if using ASA 100 film, shoot at f11 at 1/125 or equivalent settings to get this exposure amount. See the tip on Reciprocity for getting equivalent settings.) But that is going to render everything else in the image black. To get a shot with the moon in the landscape, plan your shot for when the moon is just rising or setting, and there is a lot of ambient light to illuminate the landscape. Be careful with long exposures, tho. The moon moves, and after several seconds, you will see blurring because of this movement. Try to keep the exposure under about 30 seconds. You could also try a double exposure. Three of the possible ways to do this:
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