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Blog EntryPicture Perfect MagicalMay 1, '08 9:20 AM
for everyone

I don’t want realism. I want magic!

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS, A Streetcar Named Desire

I took this picture several months ago.  To me, there is something "magical" about the moon, when it's shinning so brightly through the clouds.  It sometimes appears to be playing hide and seek.

I love watching the moon like this.   The way it lights up the sky around it.  The changing shapes as the clouds move over.  My thoughts drift off to other places as I weave dreams of "magical" moments that were and maybe, one day, will be, underneath a "magical" moon.

Camera: Kodak Z7590 Zoom
Exposure: 0.5 sec (1/2)
Aperture: f/3.3
Focal Length: 39.5 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 2 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

I haven't yet, caught this moon the way I want but, I haven't given up.  I will keep trying, as time permits.  Any advice here is welcome.

I look forward to seeing all the entries this week.  I have a lot going on, at the moment, so, it may take some time.

For more on Picture Perfect and to see some amazing photography, click here.

Dance with me

Beneath the moon and stars

Take my hand

You have my heart

If it be fate or if it be chance

Lead me through this glorious dance

Sounds of night our symphony

Bodies swaying wild and free

A look, A touch, passions high

On this night, together we fly

LHudson

(When I wrote it, I forget, LOL)


108 CommentsChronological   Reverse   Threaded
redhed56 wrote on May 1
Awww...you ole mushy gal....
miadelight wrote on May 1
Great magical moon capture Linda. Love it. COme by when you have time

.http://miadelight.multiply.com/journal/item/237/PICTURE_PERFECT_FRIDAY_-_MAGICAL


laniebg wrote on May 1
nice!
dixxebell wrote on May 1
This is a really great moonshot...Thanks for stopping by my place.
http://dixxebell.multiply.com/journal/item/82/Picture_Perfect_Friday_again
mrpiggy001 wrote on May 1
the magic of the moon, im sure since man first looked up to the heavens it has seemed magical.

http://mrpiggy001.multiply.com/journal/item/891/picture_perfect_-_Magical_
haleyinca wrote on May 1
You just get better and better, Linda! I love the moon, even though I think I'm more of a daylight kind of person. I make exceptions when the moon is full and beautiful. Love your photo, and even more so with your poem.
meerkatz007 wrote on May 1
Yes! THAT's magic!
(I have never ever managed to take a picture of the moon! Why is that ?!?!)

http://meerkatz007.multiply.com/journal/item/485/Picture_Perfect_-_Magickal
iniaku wrote on May 1
looking at the moon, specially full moon always give me a magical feeling

nice shot Linda
bikergirl279 wrote on May 1
Oh wow! I can just imagine all kinds of stories with that moon. GREAT take on the theme. Have a GREAT weekend and mine is up and ready and you're more than welcome to stop by and have a look.

http://bikergirl279.multiply.com/journal/item/524/Picture_Perfect_Friday_Magical
jayaramanms wrote on May 1
Great and beautiful take on the theme. I like it .Thank you for sharing. My entry for this week’s Picture Perfect – Theme Magical is at - http://jayaramanms.multiply.com/journal/item/147/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_MAGICAL
riihele wrote on May 1
Hei Linda

Great take!
You do write so well, too.
Keep so grand.

My MAGICAL take is in ere
vampam wrote on May 1
I like this moon! Can it be another Vamps moon?

Pretty please?
vampam wrote on May 1
I know you love it when I grovel lol
isostar wrote on May 1
Nice shot Linda.
And you are right, it likes to play hide and seek.

here is mine
http://isostar.multiply.com/journal/item/16/Picture_Perfect_-_Magical
atsubway6 wrote on May 1, edited on May 1
jgaryhillstudio wrote on May 1
Wasnt that one of Blanches lines..love the night shots linda ..always love stopping over here.jgh
Thank you for visiting “Magical Hands”
jghstudio2 link<<< CLICK >>>>ppf link pic<<< CLICK >>>mono monday linkable
geoaskier wrote on May 1
Nothing more magical than the Moon....awesome moon shots!
http://geoaskier.multiply.com/journal/item/135/PPF...MAGICAL
mitchylr wrote on May 1
The moon has given rise to thoughts of magic since ancient times. Great pics :-))

http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/92/Picture_Perfect_MAGICAL
photo99 wrote on May 1
What a great shot ! thanks for visiting mine ....:)
earlymorningrain4u wrote on May 1
awsome!
moptop55 wrote on May 1
Like the pics, love the poem.
rachel70 wrote on May 1
Yep this works for me!!!!
jazzmanic wrote on May 1
Magic!
emmm1 wrote on May 1, edited on May 1
Your moons are always magical.
Great poem too.
maraid wrote on May 1
Something magical about the moon. Luv M>
http://maraid.multiply.com/journal/item/1323
sharonl344 wrote on May 1
nessabates wrote on May 1
full moon is always magical!
ninakobie wrote on May 1
Beautiful photos and great poem. The moon is definitely magical.

http://ninakobie.multiply.com/journal/item/399/Picture_Perfect_-_Magical
luvmt wrote on May 2
Those are great! The top one looks like a dragon!
thanks for stopping by.

http://luvmt.multiply.com/journal/item/195/Picture_Perfect_Magical?replies_read=5
rmgrant wrote on May 2
I love when the moon does that too... it's almost like a cute little game that it's playing. Neat picture!
Thanks for stopping by :)
loveangel94 wrote on May 2
This is a great take on the theme so magical. I love it and thanks for stopping by.
serenole wrote on May 2
me and the moon have that love affair too! Great shots sister!
(LOVE your poem too... can I borrow it to "give" to Danny? )

Go ahead and rub it in to your brothers about the bass... make em come fishin even more! lol
http://serenole.multiply.com/journal/item/82/Picture_Perfect_Magical_
cfbookchick wrote on May 2
I love the magic of the night sky as well. You have captured quite the nice little "moon doggie" here!
http://tinyurl.com/5zfucw
oarafn1 wrote on May 2
I've always wanted to capture a terrific moon photo...I'm glad you left your settings for us to try out. A nice evening with a full moon is always magical it seems.

Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by Romy's "Magical Kingdom" and for the sweet thoughts and compliment.
stillybee wrote on May 2
I cant get enough of that ole moon up thar.. it casts its spell on me everytime :)
I look up & see the stars twinkling ..and I think of Heaven.
nina4737 wrote on May 2
wow thats beautiful! i can never get the moon to look a decent size .. always ends up as a pin prick :(
yulietmanu wrote on May 2
wanderingdeity wrote on May 2
"The Full moon shimmers
Rest of the world glimmers
The dark night glows
The moon light fllows ... "
~ Tranquil Ocean

love moon... love your shot... it makes me wanna go out and look for the moon =D
thanks for dropping by.
http://wanderingdeity.multiply.com/journal/item/326/The_Magical_Whale
octoberwitch wrote on May 2
You said it nicely, I am a moon lover. (Love the Tennesee Williams quote too) I have one really cool shot of the moon I took with my zoom and cropped, I'm waiting for the perfect theme to use it. Thanks for stopping by!
http://octoberwitch.multiply.com/photos/album/28/Bad_Boys_Magical_Tour_Picture_Perfect#1
sweets4you wrote on May 2
Personally, I think your photos are pure magic. The moon is a magical sphere that is forever and always here. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing. HUGS.
seaelle wrote on May 2
makes me dreamy.. thanks for sharing
mimisplace wrote on May 2
Lovely poem.... makes me wanna dance under the moon (Guess the neighbors are in trouble again tonight lol)
lynne4 wrote on May 2
Perfect!! There is nothing more magical than the moon ... magic and a full moon seem to go hand in hand. Lovely picture.
Thanks for popping in!
mavisgrind wrote on May 2
Nice! I love the picture AND the poem. You are fast becoming expert at these moon shots Linda.

I love you.
thymekeeper wrote on May 2
The moon certainly evokes wonder through the magic it creates. A fine job! Very nice.
Thank you so much for the nice comment you left on mine ~ have a great week =)
kia909 wrote on May 2
lilwolfsis wrote on May 2
very beautiful! mystical and magical! wonderful!
blizzkid wrote on May 2
The moon has always held a special magic for me too. Beautiful selection this week!
Thanks for visiting mine too.
djdx wrote on May 2
I like the top picture best and enjoyed reading your entry.

Thanks for your visit.
tribunj wrote on May 2
That real magic Wonderful pictures!!!

http://tribunj.multiply.com/journal/item/51
belita747 wrote on May 2
Bravo! Your shots are magical...

Thanks for your visit.
needledreams2 wrote on May 2
Love it! And the poem too. Thanks for sharing and visiting my site!
bearway wrote on May 2
nice shot ... I found to take a good moon shot one needs to move out of the auto settings and go to the manual settings ...
Here is my PPF - Magical
buch68 wrote on May 2
i LOVE pics of the moon... it's surprisingly hard to capture well, at least it has been for me... I am most impressed!!!
mousepotato66 wrote on May 2
What a perfect image for this week ~ both magical and romantic! Nature provides us with more magic than we could ever dream of. Beautiful photo. :)

http://mousepotato66.multiply.com/journal/item/157/Picture_Perfect_Magical
tallulahledeux wrote on May 2
I recently moved my bed around so I can look at the moon at night. It really can be magical.

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frannier wrote on May 2
So beautiful... It's amazing how you got that shot.... I is quite magical.. Great post.
johnoh wrote on May 2
LOL Love the quote Lindy!!! Looks like the perfect magical night to watch the moon and clouds play.

http://johnoh.multiply.com/journal/item/135/MAGICAL_A_PICTURE_PERFECT_THEME
ginsing7 wrote on May 3
I love that first photo..the cloud looks like the moon..and the poem is awesome..nice job!!! :)
flutterbee1952 wrote on May 3
Very mystical magical pictures. I would have to agree that there is something very special about the moon and you have captured some wonderful shots. Thanks for visiting mine.
perv33 wrote on May 3
Great pic, you might like this: http://www.chemtrailcentral.com/
cherikeeusa wrote on May 3
Those are good shots! I've tried capturing the moon mysticism and fall short every time. I blame it on my camera. LOL!
terrencew wrote on May 3
I've found using my tripod and using the self-timer to take the picture eliminates camera shake and gets a good image of the moon. I also bracket, taking several shots at different settings. I usually get at least one usable picture that way.
And the moon, indeed, is magical, the light and shadows it makes can stir the imagination.
cherikeeusa wrote on May 3
I hadn't thought of bracketing. I'll have to try that - good tip!
skeezicks1957 wrote on May 3
awesome photograph - not sure why you are dissatisfied - and it indeed looks magical.
aussiechic66 wrote on May 3
one good thing about the moon... it will arrive the next night.. and the next.... so you will have more opportunities ... well done, im still yet to capture it on the camera.
propercharlie wrote on May 3
Nice photos .... I hope you get the moon shot you desire one day.
poetessgarden wrote on May 3
don't know which I like best, poem or photo...
mschief01100 wrote on May 3
I love it...thanx for sharing x
secclux wrote on May 3
Very pretty! The couple times I did it, I used atripod nd the self timer, beyond that...I have no idea how to help!!
barb4sun wrote on May 3
That is gorgeous. Probably a good thing the flash did not fire, so much more magical that way. You can get so many variations when you have such interesting cloud movements going on with your moon shots like that. That is a very nice poem too. Thanks for stopping by mine also.
debbep1 wrote on May 3
This is absolutely beautiful...and I love the poem...you are such a talent!!!
redheadedgoddess wrote on May 3
I love shooting the moon! Umm....that didn't sound right. I enjoy taking photographs of the moon. Well done! :)
http://redheadedgoddess.multiply.com/journal/item/104/Picture_Perfect_-_Magical
carolenablue wrote on May 3
Full moons really are magical, especially in a partially cloudy sky like this! Beautiful!
pestep55 wrote on May 3
Great picture, the moon is truly one of the magical wonders around us, the poem is lovely.
lindao6 wrote on May 3
Agree with you about the moon and think it is one of the things hardest to capture.
Although looks like to me you are doing so much better than I do. Your writing is
very good also ~ enjoyed it!!!
Thank you , LInda for your visit to my PP!!! Glad you like the music!
jimbwolive1 wrote on May 3
super goin here linda. and that is magical gettin such a shot as the moon is not always the easiest task. http://jimbwolive1.multiply.com/journal/item/110/PICTURE_PERFECT_3_magical
fluffyj wrote on May 3
Taking pictures of the moon has been extremely difficult for me as well, but you've done a wonderful job with both these shots.... listened for the call of a wolf in the distance with that first one....gorgeous!

Loved the poetry also, moonlit passions.....
-janeen
graciedee wrote on May 3
Ahhh yes the magic of the moon. The pictures are magical in more ways than one. Great shots.
carolynsblog wrote on May 3
I agree the moon is very magical. Sometimes when I am driving at night and see the moon I have to be very careful because I will just look at it and stare. Also, around Halloween I have tendency to stare at the moon again to see if a "witch" flies pass on her broom.It is just crazy.
Nice take on theme and great picture
gilesy01 wrote on May 4
Great. I think I can see those rings you sometimes get around the moon.
soliloquydownunder wrote on May 4
beautiful shots as I haven't taken any pic of the moon that is worth printing at all. and i love your poem, too. thanks for sharing and stopping by! ;-)
planetrosi wrote on May 4
That first shot is fabulous. Really like the interplay of cloud and the moon, ... Magic and reality.... someone else did a great shot of the hour of sunset and I thought it was great for that play of betwix-ness (is there such a word?) that this photo gives. You know, the light and the dark. That is a really great photo. I am not so romantic myself, but I do love a magical reality. thanks for visiting.
dreamzonforever wrote on May 4
Great picture and wonderful poem too!

Thanks for sharing and topping by :) Have a nice day!
ladyexpat wrote on May 4
Gorgeous photo, and beautiful poem.

Thanks for stopping by.
vrilia wrote on May 4
magical! great shot Linda
crabbyman wrote on May 4
very nice moment! Thank you for sharing
fuzzysworld wrote on May 4
Great photo! You really captured the magical quality. Thanks for commenting on mine.
empressselena wrote on May 4
The moon has always been magical to many people. Very pretty. Great PP!


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dawn4 wrote on May 4
Grat shots, especially the first one. The way it looks like the clouds are reaching out to circle the moon is really magical.

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lifeofcaveman wrote on May 4
wow nice looks like two eyes coool
dakotabbw wrote on May 5
Cool...great look at it...
tigeressjupes wrote on May 5
thats beautiful hun!..moon is so awe-inspiring and powerful..you have caught it in all its wonder!..xxxx.
fotofriday wrote on May 5
Beautiful words to go with a magical photo, Lindyloo : ) I love watching moons in cloudy night skies too!
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jenna222 wrote on May 7
My advice is this: don't keep your camera in your purse. You'll miss a great shot digging it out. (Oh wait, the rest of the world doesn't necessarily keep as full a purse as I do...)
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