Description: My name is Kelly Stith. I am a golf caddie that travels between Maryland and Florida for work. I am also a photographer. I made plans to take photos of the moon rising over the National Mall in Washington, DC. This is the city where I was raised. You basically only get one shot to get what you want. This only happens twice a year so it takes some planning. Fortunately, I have an app that helps me find out when and where to get the best shots of the moon, the sun, the Milky Way and many other sky phenomena with cool stuff in the foreground.So, I knew what day and time I needed to drive the usually 55 minutes it takes to get to my shooting spot. I drove down from Baltimore on a sunny fall Sunday afternoon. I didnt think about the football game that would be letting out at the same time and ran into typical DC traffic. As I saw the sun get lower in the sky, I started to worry about getting there on time. The acrid smell of all the exhaust didnt help me feel any better. Eventually, the traffic got to a point where I could turn off. I was rolling again. There are only a few spots the work well in this location. I got to my spot and saw at least 25 photographers already there. This being my first time photographing an iconic shot, I wasnt sure of the attitudes of these photographers with some newbie showing up. I found a small opening and squeezed my way in the line up. I set up the camera. I got the frame I wanted and focused in. I didnt need to touch anything until the moon came up. Everyone was quiet at first. But with a little time before the moon rise, we were able to become friendly. There was one guy I met named Gordon. He was a veteran of these shoots. He asked what shot I wanted. I told him and he told me I was in the wrong spot. Ugh. The area he suggested that I be (where he was set up) was an area I had shot on a less crowded day a year earlier. I specifically had planned to not be there. Oh well. I ended up staying in my spot and hoped for the best. I changed my plan from having the moon right on top of the Washington Monument to somewhere over the Lincoln Memorial. Finally, the moon began to rise. It had this deep orange color that had me in awe as it rose next to the Lincoln Memorial. It wasnt the shot I was after but I took some shots anyway. I decided to take a look at them on the screen on the back of my camera. They were OUT OF FOCUS! I was in a panic as the moon was moving quickly to my desired shot. I quickly set up the focus but unsure if I actually got it right. Fortunately, everything worked out. I got a few great shots including this one. I now am feeling a little more confident about getting these moon photos. II’ve found that you have to be ready for anything. have a few more set up for later in the year. SHIPPING DETAILS Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience. Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall. Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs. 1.5 inch thick wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important). Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.
Price: 36 USD
Location: Towson, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-05T20:15:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Brand: KellyStithPhoto
localizedAspectName: KellyStithPhoto, Landscape Photography, Original
Type: Landscape Photography
Material: Canvas
Tags: landscape print, landscape art, landscape wall art, city wall art, cityscape art, architecture, Washington DC decor, fine art photography, famous landmark, national mall, full moon, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial
