Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Full Moon

I just happened to look out my kitchen window and saw the moon beginning to climb up and over the tree line.  So I grabbed my camera and hurried out into the chilly night air to get a shot.  The color was just as it appears in the photo above.  I did use my zoom to get a closer shot.   Did you know the May full moon is named the Full Flower Moon?  It is so named because in most areas in May, flowers are in abundance.   Each month's full moon has a name and here is the list if you'd like to know more.  Don't you just love a full moon and the way everything looks at night bathed in moonglow? 

Until next time...
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14 comments:

  1. KimmieMay 18, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Beautiful moon

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  2. Simple HomeMay 18, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    What a great photo. I don't think my camera could get a good picture of the moon like that. I didn't know about the names either :-)
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  3. Arkansas PattiMay 18, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Since I am a "moon child", I will check that list. Thanks.

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  4. TannaMay 18, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    That is a beautiful shot of a beautiful moon!! Thanks for the information on the names of the moon! Love learning something new! blessings ~ tanna

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  5. JoaniMay 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful. I haven't figured out how to get a good shot. I also saw it last night through a few clouds but it eventually came out in full glory. Thanks for pic..
    Have a great day.

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  6. DeannaMay 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I didn't know that about the full moons. Interesting. I sure wish I had looked to the skies last night!

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  7. Happy@HomeMay 18, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Great photo of the moon. I had no idea that each month's full moon had a name. Thanks for sharing that interesting bit of information.

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  8. LeAnnMay 18, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Awesome picture and information. I think you really did enjoy the moment!
    Blessings to you!

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  9. Betsy Banks AdamsMay 18, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Beautiful moon picture, Cheryl... We have had nothing but clouds here all week... SO--obviously, we have not seen the moon this week!!!!! ha

    Great picture.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  10. VeeMay 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    That is a gorgeous color and your photo is the only way I had a chance to see this month's Flower Moon. Too overcast and rainy all week here to see much of anything.

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  11. ShugMay 18, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    So glad you were able to capture this shot for us....GORGEOUS. I appreciate you going out into the cold to take it..
    Interesting..I did not know it was called a Flower Moon
    sweet Blessings,
    shug

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  12. CarolynMay 19, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Just beautiful, and I learned something! I didn't know each full moon has a name.
    Carolyn

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  13. GardenOfDaisiesMay 19, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I love the moon, so I am glad to have read your blog and learned something new about it. Full Flower Moon sounds so romantic.

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  14. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    yes - I love looking way up there -- even nicer when it's a full moon -- I am still working on my night shots -- still havng issuse grr.. have a nice day..

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