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The 'Pink Supermoon' rises, as seen from the new Langford cemetery.

The 'Pink Supermoon' rises, as seen from the new Langford cemetery.
What is a Pink Moon?
.According to the Maine Farmer's Almanac - which first published the Native American names for the full Moons in the 1930s - the name is derived from one of the first flowers to bloom in spring; the Wild Ground Phlox, which also went by the name “moss pink.”
The first full moon of April - which also goes by names such as Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon or Fish Moon - is traditionally a sign of both springtime and Easter.
What is a supermoon?
The moon - our planet's only natural satellite - actually follows an elliptical orbit around the Earth.
This means that at certain points on its egg-shaped path, it can be further away, or closer to us - a differential of about 30,000 miles.
The closest point is called the perigee, and the furthest is the apogee. When a full moon falls on the perigee, it appears far bigger and brighter in the sky and becomes known as a supermoon. A supermoon happens when the moon reaches the closest point to Earth in its 27-day orbit and it happens to be full, which occurs approximately once a year

Ulrich John, goandgo, Frans Schols, ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ and 19 other people have particularly liked this photo


32 comments - The latest ones
 Steve Paxton
Steve Paxton club
Brilliant shot Peter the effect of the larger moon shows with the foreground. I like the choice of the colours. I think it was great that you went out and made the effort you got the reward.

All the very best over this most unusual Easter ,stay safe.
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Steve Paxton club
Hi Steve ,
Your visit is most welcome. Thank you.
I am pleased you found it interesting.
This is not so far from my home, so I went there by bicycle (which is allowed). It would have taken ages to walk On my way back home the streets were deserted!
Needless to say I had calculated where the moon could be found, and when, then arranged to be there, wooden stake ready just in case!! I didn't use a flash, I illuminated the cross with a hand lamp for a couple of seconds.. (Painting with light)
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter,
Peter
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
 Love Song
Love Song club
Klasse *_* J**********************************************************************
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Love Song club
Hi ,
Thank you for visiting!
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Erhard Bernstein
Erhard Bernstein club
Wow - like a movie scene!
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Erhard Bernstein club
Hi Erhard,
Your visit is much appreciated. Thank you!
I'm pleased that you have enjoyed it!
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club
Hi Peter.
deeply impressed with this compelling and evocative image.
The 'Pink Super Moon ' arising above the dark cemetery and so brightly enlightining the Cross in the fore ground.
Thank you very much for your so interesting notes, too.
My best wishes for a serene and Happy Easter.
Bea
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Beatrice Degan(MARS) club
Hi Bea,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit, and wonderful words!!
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter,
Peter
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Fantastic capture of this Super Moon. Brilliantly framed composition. Well done Peter Regards Tess. Also great info on this pink super moon
Yes I live in a beautiful place and this recent image is a 5 minute walk from my house. Another bonus is I also can access my local golf course in 5 minutes in the other direction. So lucky me.
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Hi Tess,
Thank you for visiting!
I am pleased you found it interesting.
I hope you are enjoying your walks round That beautiful little village!!
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
WOW, excellent, Peter !!! Happy healthy Easter to you !! Keep safe !!!!
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet
Hi Marie-claire ,
Thank you very much!
I'm pleased that you have enjoyed it!
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
excellent image, very fiting for this time

Happy serene healthy Easter.
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Annemarie club
Hi Annemarie,
Your visit is much appreciated. Thank you!
I am so happy that you like the scene, and the idea..
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter,
Peter
4 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
My dear Peter,

Wonderful capture of the Pink Supermoon! Also great info !
It must be a very special moment!!
Have a great Easter weekend ,and stay healthy!

Love Füsun
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4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to gezginruh club
My dear Füsun
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I am pleased you found it interesting.
It has always been nice to share the rise of the full moon. We did this last Easter too!!!
A very special moment!
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter,
Love Peter
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4 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Great shot of the pink moon Peter with masses of atmosphere ~ Congratulations ~ Happy Easter to you
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Nick Weall club
Hi Nick,
Your visit is much appreciated. Thank you!
Glad you like it.
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Ste
Ste
A well thought out shot here Peter and a well executed one also .. fantastic image

Have a good Easter weekend Peter and stay safe

Steve
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Ste
Hi Steve ,
Thank you so much for visiting!
I'm pleased that you have enjoyed it!
As I said to Steve Paxton, I was able to legitimately go there, so just a case of finding an appropriate grave marker, and setting up the camera (and taking as many variations as possible!).
Best Wishes, stay safe, and a Happy Easter to Hazel and yourself.,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Sarah P.
Sarah P.
Wow, what a wonderful capture. I haven't had any success with moon pictures. This is gorgeous and beautifully framed.
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Sarah P.
Hi Sarah ,
Your visit is much appreciated. Thank you!
I am pleased you found it interesting.
I do have an album of 'Moon' pictures if you want to have a look.
Best Wishes,
Peter
4 years ago.
 bonsai59
bonsai59 club
Great scene, Peter! The color of the cross matches the moon perfectly!
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to bonsai59 club
Hi Frank ,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I am so happy that you like the scene.
I think the colour match is due to the wood preservative, and entirley co incidental!!
Best Wishes,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
This is fantastic, the warm colours of cross, windows and moon and everything else ghostly silver and black. I can nearly hear the creaking of a tomb and Dracula getting out....
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Gudrun club
Hi Gudrun,
Thank you for visiting!
Glad you like it.
I did go equipped with a suitable wooden stake ready to put through the heart of any vampire I happened to meet!
The windows were genuinely orange, no photoshop necessary!!
Best Wishes,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
What a Super shot Peter. Not only technically very well carried out but a fantastic pictorial effort too. The yellow windows are a real bonus to this wonderful pink moon. I wonder too if the cross was already lit or did you use flash etc on that? I am sure you researched this spot well just for this one. My ⭐ awarded. Well done.

Happy Easter, and keep safe. Herb
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Hi Herb,
Your visit is most welcome. Thank you.
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
Let us think to how many times we have soon the moon rise in a misty sky, so feint we can hardly see it, then it gets brighter as it comes above the cloud and out of the haze....
As you guessed it was researched an planned, and I am really honoured that you have taken the effort to look and figure it out.
Thanks again
Best Wishes,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
Hi Peter,

The setting and the picture is so beautiful! I am very impressed with this shot, as Herb says, not technically easy! I think it is my favourite of all the moon shots I have seen, and with that extra touch for Easter with the cross, it looks superb.

Best wishes, Rosa.
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne
Hi Rosa ,
Thank you very much!
I'm really pleased that you have enjoyed it!
There is a lot more to this than just turning up, as I know you will appreciate!!
Best Wishes and a good week ahead,
Peter
4 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
That’s a great composition, Peter !
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Ulrich John club
Hi Ulrich ,
Thank you very much!
I am so happy that you like the scene.
Best Wishes, and stay safe!!
Peter
4 years ago.

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