I had been planning this shot of a Christmas moon for nearly a year and everything came together perfectly tonight to capture the view of the full cold moon rising above this Christmas tree at Doliber Cove. The planning began last December when I spotted this perfectly lit tree at the end of the pier on Doliber Cove. I used a moon planning app to figure out where the full moon would rise and realized I would have a perfect vantage point from Crowninshield Road.
As it turned out, the moonrise wasn’t due until January 1 and I had assumed the tree would be gone so made other plans to capture the moon near Marblehead Light. But I set up a reminder to alert me for this year’s moon. I scouted out the tree last week and found it in the usual spot. Then I just had to hope for perfect weather and lucked out when the recent rains and clouds dispersed completely after sunset. I was all set on Crowninshield Road tonight when I spotted a larger than expected flash of yellow above the horizon and adjusted my position as the moon quickly rose in the sky.
This image of the full moon nearly centered behind the tree was my favorite of the series. I had said last week that I ‘probably’ wouldn’t share any more images in 2018 but had held out hope this view of the Christmas moon might pan out. Hope you enjoy it.
Thank you!!!!!!!
That’s a wow…………Diane
it’s perfect!!
Wow! Love the photo, as well as the story behind it. Thanks for sharing ?
Such a perfect shot. Thanks so much!!!
Perfect!
Beautiful picture! Stunning.
Magnificent!
Amazing!
Excellent Marblehead Christmas Tree photo.
Wow??
Your planning paid off! Love this!!!
Wow is right cuz so beautiful good job
Amazing photo!
Next year’s calendar for sure!!!
What a shot.
Spectacular. I’m happy for you. A perfect shot!
Outstanding
Incredible shot! Thank you for sharing and for the lengths you will go to capture that perfect shot! Bravo? !! Bravo?!!
So great!!! Beautiful.
Omg! I need to share this amazing photo???????
That’s a winner!
Absolutely fantastic. Just beauriful.
You even have ducks in the foreground; a nice pair of buffleheads and it looks like a drake mallard just off the rocks.
Eyal, thank you for your dedication and patience in getting this perfect Christmas full moon photo. i love sharing your photos with all my friends here in the midwest!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Amazing!
What a great shot
Beautiful as usual!
This is my absolute favorite yet ??????????
Gorgeous
Glad you shared .needs to be framed.
This Amazing capture of a Beautiful Mhead Xmas. Well done, and Happy Holidays to u & your Family ?
Spectacular
Great capture
Beautiful and serene
Amazing
You nailed it!
Wow beautiful!!!
Gorgeous! That’s the winner next year, just saying!!
Amazing, perfect….thank you for taking it and posting, very festive!
Absolutely Gorgeous
Absolutely gorgeous!
Absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for sharing!
Ok drop the mic ?
You’ve out done yourself
This image is brilliant
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Gorgeous
You should sell Christmas cards with this lovely photo!
Beautiful!!
Just stunning
Beautiful and I noticed it coming out of my friends house then into mine awhile ago. Amazing ?