The June Moon, a super Strawberry Moon, rose at 8:20 last night at sunset.
All the blurry streaks and dots are gnats swarming around.
Shey’s tree, colored clouds, and streaky sky with bat blurs.
Abstract / Bosque / Clouds / Corrales / Cottonwoods / Full Moon / Insects / Moon / Rio Grande / Sandias / Sunset / Trees
Strawberry Moon Forever
Off Center & Not Even 
wow🌝🌝🌝
Thanks, Hedy.
I’m so bummed. X
Clouds last night and I thought that’s okay, the 14th is officially the full moon. And though my sky seemed clear, nuthin’!
You, however never fail. Beautiful, Tim.
The moon didn’t cross the meridian last night, so it was a full moon. The moon won’t rise for another 45 minutes tonight. I’ll see if I can get it before I go to bed. There is not a cloud in the sky right now. Thanks, Dale.
Oh. I thought you said it was tonight!
Anyway, it’s so weird, I see stars and I see no moon!
It hasn’t risen yet. It”s sleeping late tonight.
I woke up at 3…captured it. Now I’m going to go see what I saw through my sleepy eyes!
I was out a 2:00 am. The moon was so bright I was having to use 2000th/sec sutter speed and ƒ/8 at 100 ISO to get detail in the moon.
It was! Hmmm… No wonder mine (on IG) is just ok. Course, I don’t have a bazooka but still 😉
It was way beyond normal daylight settings.
I should learn how to take moonshots, seriously…
You need manual mode and do verious exposures until you get it right.
I do manual but I guess I didn’t do as may tries of different sorts as I could have.
Bracketing is necessary. You also have to focus on the edge of the moon when it’s so bright.
Bracketing? I’m half-sure what you mean.
But yes, I did notice it works best to focus on the edge.
Bracketing is trying different combos of shutter speed, f-stop and ISO to get the desired exposure.
OK. That’s what I thought. And I did a few. Then forced myself to go back to bed!!
A bed’s magnet has a strong pull.
With good reason!
so gorgeous. Where are the owls tonight Tim?
We have not seen the owls for three nights. They may have flown more north or south to find more food. Thanks, Cindy.
Oh my it’s good we enjoyed them so much when they were here!!!
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We’ll keep looking.
PLEASE DO. on another note.. i was sitting outside and the cutest baby birds were being fed by mama and papa. I have to figure out what thee are…. they come every year.. made my day. 💖💖
Exceptional pictures 🤗
Thanks, Gabriela.
My pleasure.
Strawberry moons forever….
I decided to use the singular. There are many strawberry fields, but only one moon. One of the few times I’m being literal. Thanks, Brian.
My apologies, I just noticed your title – great minds think alike.
We probably stink alike, also. Doing my part to save water, I only shower twice a week. If people can smell me they are too close. Social distancing and all.
Laurie said the full moon last night was eclipse red from all the smoke from the Flagstaff fire. Forget the forecast map indicating the smoke is from NM.
I don’t think we have had much smoke from that fire.
Stunning! You are blessed with some gorgeous skies!
Thanks, Michele. We do get beautiful skies. Are you affected by the Flagstaff fire?
No, it does not appear to be affecting air quality in the valley.
I enjoyed these beautiful photos, Tim. You have a lot of gnats in that one! I don’t see a lot of mosquitoes or gnats here in my area. Must be because you are near the river?
It s mostly clear up here just past sundown tonight. I should be able to see the moon and stars a bit later.
Thanks, Lavinia. The moon came up late. It was really super bright.
I fell asleep before it rose, and by morning it was obscured by clouds in the west.
I just posted it from when I got up at 2:00 am
The moon shots are stunning. Like paintings.
Thanks, Shey.
Oh, yes, oh yes, oh yes… and oh wow!!!!!! ….mega wow and mega sigh!
Chapeau, my friend!!!!!!
Thank, Marina.
…still wowed!!!!!!
These are all stunning. It’s too hard to pick a favorite.
Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
WOW to those excellent Moon pictures Tim.. It was huge here too and bright, and that is saying something here in the UK lol
Thanks, Sue.
Your pictures has a story.. Hope..
Thanks, Meli.
I newer watched a moon till your posts 💯👌❤️
I’m happy I’m getting you interested in the moon. It’s very cool. Thanks, Meli.
You have a way with that moon! 😍
Away with the moon. Is that a song? Thanks, Tiffany.
How beautiful! These are amazing Timothy.
Thanks, Holly.
These are lovely, Tim. Wow… Some of them are positively magical. Thanks for sharing them with us. Hugs on the wing.
PS: And now, of course, the Beatles are singing in my head too. 🙂
At least it’s a good song to have stuck in your head.
Yes indeed.
You are welcome, Teagan. How are things in your neck of the woods?
We just (finally) got a little rain shower. Only a few minutes, but I think this parched earth is singing. I hope all is well up there. Hugs.
Clear skies no sign of rain.
Gorgeous pics of that strawberry moon, Tim.
Thanks, Jeff.
Most welcome, Tim.
The rainbow in the night is certainly different. I think Dio has a song called “Rainbow in the Dark” Thanks, Jeff.
Indeed, it is. Ah, interesting, I’ve not heard of that song. Welcome, Tim.
It’s an OK song.
Gorgeous shots, Tim!
I grabbed Shey’s tree for her gown post.
It’s perfect, because it’s green.
Her tree is pretty and green right now. Thanks, Resa.
I’ll use it!
I can’t wait to see the post.
5% left to do!
Also, … never mind….I’ll write!