William Kahn

Well, John, you know what they say about great minds... :-)

Near Paulden, AZ

Thanks for your comments...

Sorry, Stephen, but it's the real deal.  First, the shot was taken in northern Arizona at an altitude of 7000 feet, which may account for a low-moon color different than what you're used to seeing.  Also, the sun was just coming up over the eastern horizon, giving the clouds a sunrise glow and the moon a high albedo.  It was a perfect combination.  I metered on the moon, which, of course, left the foreground trees in silhouette mode.

Sometimes, it just works out.  Not nearly often enough, though...

Cheers,

William

Tennessee Department of Forestry building, built in the 1930's as part of

a CCC project, now abandoned.

Thanks for your comments...

Thanks, Jim.  As I recall, the light was difficult, but the image here looks more contrasty than the TIFF image in my computer...

This was an unexpected, drive-by shot. If I'd been a few seconds faster,

they'd have been nose to nose.

Thanks for your comments...

Thanks, Rashed...

Thanks, Eric and Linda.  I thought it was a compelling mixture of humor and despair.