The Lunar Eclipse leads to a photography wish list

The cold temperatures really effect my hands, my feet were weren't cold, my legs and arms weren't cold, but it was my hands, the temperatures were making it hard to shoot last night, and with my hands in pain, I couldn't even hold the camera still long enough to try to shoot anymore.

By the time i realized I needed my tri pod, it was late, and I wasn't in the mood to see if I was going to get the police called on me, so I did the best I could, and ended up using my flash, the photos turned out just ok, not the best but it gave me night shot practice, and I was using a 70-300 mm kit lens, not ideal, but hey you work with what you got, I wasn't even going to attempt my 500, although that would have offered more detailed photos.....

Anyway I know on top of the bounce flash that I want, a better lens, I also want a good remote shutter release as well.

The lunar eclipse was awesome, even though I couldn't shoot the red moon, I was able to shoot the sun passing over the moon. 90 minutes outside was all I could handle.

I didn't even bother trying to shoot the meteor showers, I needed a tripod no flash and long exposure.......just wasn't happening. I did see one meteor and them came back inside for the hands were getting cold again.

But with that being said, I was glad to be up to see it. Glad to take what shots I could, and even happier that they turned out 'passable' not perfect but passable. All in the day of the life of a photographer. Even if not a perfect photo, we learn from our mistakes and experiences.

Oh and pair of heated gloves that I can remove the fingers on so I can shoot easier would also be nice to find.

Until next time
Mooch