A Lunar Afternoon

On a sunny Monday, I snapped this one from a neighborhood parking lot. It fits into the "Instagram 1x1 Crop Sucks" category. Lunar exploration is something that's always fascinated me, so, now that I've gotten my hands on a telephoto lens (score!), there may be a number portraits of the Man in the Moon featured here.

Things I like about this snap include the translucent nature of the lunar seas. The blue on blue of a day-time moonshine is a pretty neat effect. I also like the balance created by the foliage on the left and the telephone pole on the right. Though artfully out of focus, the highlights on the foreground create a playful frame for the sky-hung moon.