Being Prepared For Moonbow Photography
by Lila Barry
Rainbows are a beautiful phenomenon that can occur just about anywhere in the world. Moonbows, on the other hand, are much rarer and require a special set of circumstances in order to be produced. Because of the rarity of this occurrence, moonbow photography can be quite stunning. However, the conditions that must be present make it challenging to get a good shot. It is possible though if one is properly prepared for the occasion.
Moonbows are very similar to rainbows with the only difference being that they are made by the light of the moon rather than by direct sunlight. They are also known as lunar rainbows because of this. Since moonlight is much dimmer than sunlight, the lunar variety is not as bright as a normal rainbow. Although their colors cannot usually be seen with the naked eye, they can be captured in long-exposure photos.
In order for this to occur there are certain conditions that must exist. The moon needs to be relatively bright and low with the sky being dark. The best chance of seeing one are near times of the full moon. Also, there must be falling rain opposite the moon. This combination of conditions explains their rarity and the difficulty in photography.
A special type of these occurs more often. Spray moonbows can sometimes be seen in the mist of large waterfalls. Two sites in the United States, Yosemite National Park in California and Cumberland Falls in Kentucky, are known for this. Victoria Falls on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia is another.
If you'd like to try photograph a moonbow, it's important to know what you'll need to have on hand. Because of the long exposures necessary in the low-light conditions, it's best to have a tripod to keep the camera still. For the same reason, a shutter remote control can be beneficial too. For cameras with interchangeable lenses, a wide angle lens will be best for capturing the entire scene. You will also want to have something to protect your camera from the wet conditions. Having an extra battery and memory can prevent you from losing out on this great opportunity.
To take the actual photo, you will have to set your camera for a long exposure time in order to let in enough light for a quality shot. While it may be tempting to use the flash, this is likely to result in a poor picture and could affect other photographers nearby. Also, the camera needs to remain completely still in order to prevent blurring.
Any time the conditions are difficult, taking several shots is recommended. Having more photos to choose from will give you a better chance of having ones that you really like. Depending on how the pictures look, you may wish to enhance them a bit using whatever software you have.
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Title: Being Prepared For Moonbow Photography
Author: Lila Barry
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Keywords: photography, pictures, images, photos
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