Try increasing gamma if dark sections aren't distinguished

Try increasing gamma if dark sections aren't distinguished

Sunday, August 30, 2026

8/27/26 partial lunar eclipse

clouds stole the show on this one.  here's a cellphone shot of a "lunar nebula"

clouds reflecting partially eclipsed moon
8/27/26
20:33 local

closer view through a break in the clouds:

partial lunar eclipse 8/27/26
20:36 local

I've boosted the color below to highlight the red and blue sections (explained in a prior post).


partial lunar eclipse 8/27/26
20:36 local
color boosted


image details:
eastbluff, CA
passing clouds
8/27/26 20:30-21:33

wide view
Samsung galaxy S22 ultra
f/1.8
1/4 sec
ISO 2000
6 mm
reduced to 50%

close view:
nikon D850
first light Rokinon 135 mm F/2.0
(inspired by Wally)
ISO 640
f/2.8
15 mm
.77 sec
cropped, reduced to 20%