December 22 - Dark side of the moon

Was greeted by a moon sliver over the pines this morning as I stepped out the front door. I probably should have grabbed a tripod and done this properly as I was shooting at 400mm, but tripods are no fun to handle at -17 degrees F. I cranked up the ISO instead to keep the shutter speed quick.

This is not the full frame shot (I cropped it in post).

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One benefit of 17 below zero is very clear air for nice crisp shots. Happy first day of winter, indeed.

EXIF: Canon 5D Mark II, EF 100-400mm/4.5-5.6L IS @ 400mm, f/8, 1/1600, ISO 3200
Exposure Date: December 22, 2008

December 21 - Let's get this party started

Some of the family moms at a big Christmas party, deep into conversation. The food was ready and they were waiting for a few others to show up.

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EXIF: Canon 5D Mark II, EF 85mm/1.8, f/2.2, ISO 1600, 1/400
Exposure Date: December 21, 2008