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Tonight is the Super Moon

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  1. Iowa Veteran

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    Tonight is the one night this year that the moon is closest to the earth. Went out and took a ton of photos, High humidity here prevented hat I would consider decent photos.
     
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    I couldn't see it here either

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    Just went out and took some, couldnt really tell a difference??
     
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    I got to stare at it the entire 2 hour car ride home from my daughters. Actually hope to get outside in just a little bit and hopefully still get some pictures.
     
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    Got outside but the moon was half the size it was a few hours ago when I saw it. Wasn't able to get any good pictures. I only have a 300mm lens and it isn't powerful enough.
     
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    Awesome!!!

    Looked straight out of a Werewolf movie.
     
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    The high humidity (as said before) made it next to impossible to get good photos, but I got this.

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    We had rain showers on and off the entire night. No photos from me!
     
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    Like that first shot Mark. What lens and speed were you using?
     
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    Sigma DG 70-300mm @ 1/60th
     
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    This one was right after sunset


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    This was about 9:05 PM
     
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    I thought all my outside lights were on. LOL It's been bright for 2 nights.
     
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