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Dark Side of the Moon

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I don't know how many times I've tried to take pictures of the moon, but it's many! The photos have never turned out the way I wanted, so I kind of gave up on it.

But the other day, the moon stood bright and full, just outside my window. I just had to try again. I mounted the camera on the tripod and took a gazillion shots.

Judge for yourself - was it worth the effort?


The lunatic is on the grass
The lunatic is on the grass
Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs
Got to keep the loonies on the path.

The lunatic is in the hall
The lunatics are in my hall
The paper holds their folded faces to the floor
And every day the paper boy brings more.

And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
And if there is no room upon the hill
And if your head explodes with dark forbodings too
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.

The lunatic is in my head
The lunatic is in my head
You raise the blade, you make the change
You re-arrange me 'till I'm sane.

You lock the door
And throw away the key
There's someone in my head but it's not me

And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
You shout and no one seems to hear
And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.

Brain Damage from the album "Dark side of the moon" by Pink Floyd

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Comments

Dacotah 13. March 2009, 05:16

WOW, Yes it was. Great shot Zaphira. :heart:

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 05:18

You're always so sweet, Carol. Thanks! :heart:

thaodp 13. March 2009, 05:20

:love: it

Dacotah 13. March 2009, 05:20

Oh me? Shucks no, just always honest. You are welcome. :heart:

Phantom2 13. March 2009, 05:21

That's a beautiful shot! Very difficult picture to take. What did you use a 300mm lense? I Zoomed in on it and craters on the horizon are very visible!

10.0 for Zaph! :up:

ellinidata 13. March 2009, 05:26

Judge for yourself - was it worth the effort?
oh yes!!! big time ! This is a stellar picture! :up:

KYren 13. March 2009, 05:31

:up: Beautiful! Looks like it's taken from a telescope.Were you Bruce Almighty that night?

gdare 13. March 2009, 05:41

One of the best shots of the moon I`ve ever seen. Excellent :up:

Javaen 13. March 2009, 05:55

*breathes* Beautiful! Just beautiful.

Last night I took out the dog. So cold, but the sky was clear, the wind was still, and like caught in an icy breath, was that moon .

I wished for a moment I could photograph it's beauty. But...

I didn't have to, because you were doing it for me. :happy:

And unexpected present. :love:

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 06:24

@ Mit ~ Thanks, I was quite pleased with it myself. :smile:

@ Phantom ~ Whoa, thank you! :happy: I used a 500 mm lens with a 1.4 teleconverter attached. And then my tripod, because it gets heavy.

@ Angeliki ~ Thank you, I am glad you liked it. :smile:

@ Kiran ~ Not Bruce, 'cause he is a guy and I'm not. :D

@ Darko ~ Really? :eyes: Then I'm even more pleased with it. :up:

@ Jen ~ It's nice to come up with presents like that. Somehow it makes me feel good that we share the same beautiful moon. :happy:

Javaen 13. March 2009, 06:26

I know. :happy: Me too! :heart:

Phantom2 13. March 2009, 06:29

:eyes: That's funny........the more I look at the picture.....my teeth are growing longer.....and my face and hands are becoming hairier....oh no....

KYren 13. March 2009, 06:33

:D Btw,do you know who is Bruce Almighty?

Javaen 13. March 2009, 06:33

:lol:

:sing: I feel a graphic coming ooooon!

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 06:47

@ Phantom ~ Ooohh.... Growl for me, growl! *swoon*

@ Kiran ~ Yes, it's that ugly guy that some people find funny. :wink:

KYren 13. March 2009, 06:52

So you don't like Jim Carrey? :eyes:

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 07:03

No, not really. He exaggerates too much for my liking.

Javaen 13. March 2009, 07:06

:lol:

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 07:09

I'm probably offending some now, but that's just how I feel. :D


KYren 13. March 2009, 07:10

:irked: I like him.

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 07:15

It's okay Kiran, lots of people like him. I don't, though, even though I must admit that he has changed to the better lately.

Javaen 13. March 2009, 07:17

I like some of his stuff! Others NO WAY! :yuck:

Bruce Almighty is good. I own it! :D

KYren 13. March 2009, 07:21

Yes Madam.

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 07:23

I've seen Bruce Almighty. I didn't feel like I needed to own it afterwards though :D

Phantom2 13. March 2009, 07:26

I"ll get you out Zaph.....any idea how to make Butterscotch Pudding? :lol:

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 07:27

Errrrr no. awww But I make one hell of a good lasagne! :wink:

KYren 13. March 2009, 07:27

Yes Madams.

Javaen 13. March 2009, 07:29

P:

Stardancer 13. March 2009, 07:34

Most definitely worth the effort, Zaphira.

Unspeakably beautiful.

:up:

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 07:35

Thank you so much, Star! :happy:

Stardancer 13. March 2009, 07:37

You're very welcome.

:smile:

pintavodki 13. March 2009, 07:51

Very nice indeed. I don't even dream of such photos. :rolleyes: Not because I'm a lousy photographer, I just don't have a good camera and a tripod. :D

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 07:52

Thank you, Merlin. I have been dreaming about taking a decent photo of the moon for a very long time now. I am glad I finally succeed! :yes:

rose-marie 13. March 2009, 09:05

It's wonderful :yes:
Looks like a picture I have on my screen saver.

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 09:11

That's sweet of you, Rose! :happy:
Does it move on your screen saver, or...? :confused:

rose-marie 13. March 2009, 09:21

The picture moves, the moon doesn't.

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 09:22

Um, okay... *tries to imagine it*

rose-marie 13. March 2009, 09:29

Well, the moon does move, since it's on the picture, but it doesn't rotate. :left:

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 09:30

You got to show it to me some day! :idea:

rose-marie 13. March 2009, 09:31

Absolutely :wink:.

wickedlizard 13. March 2009, 10:23

Great shot! I love that song! :D

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 10:24

Thanks - I love the song too! :happy:

flamingo-rinse 13. March 2009, 10:25

Excellent shot, Pussy Cat - thanks very much. The Moon is my favourite destination :up:

Originally posted by Pussy Cat:

Errrrr no.



Allow me :

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Serves: 4 (or 2 big bowls :smile: )

In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, cornstarch and salt.
Add enough milk to make thick paste.
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring milk to a boil. Stir in brown sugar mixture, return to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
Place egg yolks in small bowl. Temper the yolks by quickly stirring in about 1/4 of hot milk mixture.
Pour yolk mixture back into hot milk mixture, and return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute; remove from heat.
Stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Pour into bowls, and let cool slightly or a lot....

Sort of like a set, butterscotch flavoured custard....



qlue 13. March 2009, 14:06

Actually, that's not a stellar picture, it's a lunar picture! :whistle:.
It's also awesome, magnificent and it makes me jealous. :yes:.
One day, I too shall have a camera capable of great photography! :left:.
I only hope that, when that day comes, my photo's will be at least half as good as yours! :up:.

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 14:15

@ Mr. Rinse ~ Mmmmmm that sure looks delicious! I'll try this out! :up:
I wish for you that you some day will reach your favourite destination! :happy:

@ Aadil ~ You're very kind, thank you. I am sure that you'll be able to take just as nice pictures! :smile:

Cois 13. March 2009, 15:51

Excellent pic kitty :up:

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 16:04

Thank you wolfie! :happy:

dbshadow 13. March 2009, 17:00

A good photograph of the Moon, great exposure...but after the last few days I was expecting a different MOON, one with cheeks..
:whistle:

Zaphira 13. March 2009, 17:45

Oh wow, believe you me, you definitely don't want to stand cheek to cheek with that moon! :lol:

Marike79 13. March 2009, 19:46

I love the picture... :D and it is a great song too :headbang:

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