Moonlight Sonata

I'd been out all day (with camera, of course), and totally forgot about Saturday evening's super moon appearance.  It was late, and I was lost in photo editing, as usual.  I happened to look at my phone, and I saw that I had received a text hours earlier.  It was from my daughters' former piano teacher, Lisa.  She sent just four words:  "Please photograph the moon!"  


Grateful for the reminder, I immediately stopped what I was doing and picked up my camera again.  There were a lot of clouds in the sky, which I like for moon shots because I think it adds a certain degree of mystique and depth to that kind of picture.  I was pretty happy with the end result.  I immediately thought of Moonlight Sonata, the one and only song I can play on piano.  


But what was more special to me, was that the text was a special request.  Lisa had thought of me as a photographer to capture the special moon moment.  Later, I saw a photography blog I follow was accepting moon pics to be considered for an upcoming post.  I sent mine in.  We'll see if my photo makes it, but regardless, I was happy to have received the request just the same.   Thanks so much Lisa!   


Here's my moon shot.  Have a wonderful Monday!  -- S


"When the moon, after covering herself with darkness as in sorrow, at last throws off the garments of her widowhood, she does not at once expose herself impudently to the public gaze; but for a time remains veiled in a transparent cloud, till she gradually acquires courage to endure the looks and admiration of beholders."  ~Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare, Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers, 1827

Moon over my driveway, last Saturday night.