Most of my working life has been spent in libraries, but in my younger days I trained and worked as a nurse. Now I have given up paid employment to cultivate the art of not working, and save my life at the same time. Life isn't always easy, but it's what we've got. Carpe diem!


Friday, February 15, 2013

Moonrise over Wellington

Cro over at Magnon's Meanderings has posted a photo of a stunning sunrise, which reminded me to share this video of the moon rising over Mount Victoria in Wellington (my home town.) I found this on Astronomy Picture of the Day, one of my favourite websites. Every day they post a different image or photograph of the universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.The link to the website is on my sidebar, right down near the bottom.

I love this. Watch it on full screen for best effect.

                              Full Moon Silhouettes from Mark Gee on Vimeo.

The photographer, Mark Gee, says that the single shot sequence is unedited and shown in real time -- it is not a time lapse. 

9 comments:

  1. All the little people....This is wonderful.

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  2. Beautiful! I've never seen the moon so huge. We just don't get that effect here I guess...

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  3. The silhouettes of the moving people are magic.

    Sara Hatch: You need to film from well back, and use a telephoto lens.

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  4. That's bloody gorgeous, I loved it! Been away from blogland for a while and upon return I couldn't find your blog (senility). Managed to find you via one of your comments thank goodness. Am adding to you my blog list so I don't lose you again!

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    1. Very happy that you tracked me down, Craig. I'm popping over to your blog immediately!

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