Full Cold Moon December 2018

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The last full moon of 2018 happened on December 22, 2018. It is also referred to as the full cold moon or just cold moon as it happens on the first day of Winter.

Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. It happened on December 21st, 2018 at 5:28pm EST. The moon was almost full at the time it happened but it was quite cloudy so I couldn’t get any clear photos of it. I was able to take photos of the full cold moon on the day it was its fullest which is what I really wanted. It also marks the last one of the year so it is a nice way to end 2018.

lest which is what I really wanted. It also marks the last one of the year so it is a nice way to end 2018.

I’ve taken many photos of the moon for many years now. This year I bought myself a super telephoto lens so I can get those extra close shots. The camera I used is the Nikon D800 with the Nikon 200-500mm lens mounted on a Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod.

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The moon rotates just like the Earth does. Today my mom asked me if I have ever noticed that my photos of the moon are of its different sides. So I looked back at a few of those and guess what, I do! Isn’t that cool?!

You can see some examples in other blog posts:

https://atomic-temporary-108369924.wpcomstaging.com/2018/07/11/moon-close-miami-night-sky/


https://atomic-temporary-108369924.wpcomstaging.com/2017/12/04/moon/

https://anagarciaphoto.wordpress.com/super-blue-blood-moon/

If you are interested in purchasing prints of any of my photos of the this moon or any other night of the moon, you can by visiting


https://www.anagarciaphoto.com/Nature

https://www.anagarciaphoto.com/Nature/Full-Cold-Moon/

https://www.anagarciaphoto.com/Nature/Sky

https://www.anagarciaphoto.com/Nature/Super-Blue-Blood-Moon

https://www.anagarciaphoto.com/Nature/Supermoon-Lunar-Eclipse

Have you seen any of these rare night sky events as I’ve shared? Which one was your favorite? Where did you see it from? Were you able to take photos? Did you watch it with family or friends? Tell me in a comment below. Can’t wait to hear about your stories. There are some events that happen once in a lifetime and won’t occur again until the next generations to come. I like to capture those as I may not get to see it again but others can enjoy my photos many years later. Thank you for visiting.

Holiday Shopping and Black Friday Deals

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Holiday shopping and Black Friday Deals can be quite fun. (I prefer online as it is too crazy in person and people should be home with their families and friends).

Disclaimer: Some of the links are affiliate links and may take you to a support site. This means if you click on certain links and purchase their product or service, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Other links are referrals that I have for the products I own or use.

I search all over for the best deals for shopping in-store or online whether it is for a friend, family member or myself.

A great gift is a portable battery power bank charger. Most people have cell phones and are always looking for ways to charge them. So why not carry a portable charger.

Here are a few options by Anker that I like to purchase on Amazon.

Anker PowerCore Speed 10000mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Portable Charger

Anker Astro E1 5200mAh Candy bar-Sized Ultra Compact Portable Charger
Look at this Amazon Echo Spot Black Friday Deal.

Amazon Echo Spot:

Start Date: Nov 15, 2018 at 07:00 PM EST

End Date: Nov 25, 2018 at 07:00 PM EST

Pura Vida Bracelets are waterproof bracelets that go with everything. There is a style and color for everyone.

You may find a discount code on Lala’s Mermaid Lyfe

My favorite stores to do online shopping for electronics are: B&H Photo & Video, Adorama, Best Buy (in-store shopping as well), and Amazon. I also shop directly from the manufacturer. For example: Peak Design, Western Digital, Think Tank, Kelly More Bag, JoTotes, Pura Vida Bracelets, and many more.

You can see the whole list on my photography website where I list my gear:

https://www.anagarciaphoto.com/Gear

Framed prints make wonderful gifts. Everyone could always use something to decorate their wall or desk at home or office. I’ve got all kinds of photos available for that like nature, animals, sunrises, sunsets, landscapes, waterscapes, beaches, and more.

Ana Garcia Photography Shop

Need better backup that is also secure? Save 40% today on unlimited, cloud-based photo backup at SmugMug. Click my link to save.

Ready to attract new clients? Save 40% on your portfolio site to show your skills and help bring clients to you. Click here to get the discount.

If you or someone you know likes to make art or just wants something that is zen like, then get them this:

The Original Buddha Board: Relaxing Water Drawing, Painting & Writing Board with Bamboo Brush & Stand

or this size:

Buddha Board Mini Buddha Board, 5 x 5 x 1/2-Inch

Photographers, Videographers, Travelers, and everyone, you should attach a Tile – key finder, phone finder, or as I call it gear finder, to your packs, cases, suitcases, purses, and really anything, so you always know where your stuff is at via GPS.

Yes you should always remember where your stuff is but if something gets misplaced, you can track it with Tile. For instance, your assistant might move it for you and will tell you where it is at, you will also see it’s location with the Tile app.

As a result, it’s an added safety precaution.

4 pack of Tile Mate

Single pack of Tile Sport

2 pack of Tile Pro

BLACK FRIDAY PROMOTIONS for Western Digital Corp – November 23rd – 25th

Get 20% off select black external drives

My Passport in black (excluding 1TB)
My Passport for Mac
My Book
My Passport Wireless Pro

CYBER MONDAY PROMOTIONS – November 26th

Get $20 off if you spend over $100

Get $45 off if you spend over $200

Get $100 off if you spend over $400

With COUPON CODE: savemore

And I just found out that my favorite t-shirt lyfestyle company LYFE Brand is having sales. Visit their Instagram for the codes available.

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#LYFEbrand LYFEBRAND on Instagram

Peak Design will be having a sale this week. The YouTube video below will tell you more about it..

From 12am Thursday to 11:59pm Monday, everything on our website is on sale.

Here to explain is Larry the Elf. To summarize:

– 10% off Everyday Bags and Pouches
– 15% off Clips and Straps
– 10% off when you buy the Travel Backpack 45L and 2 or more Packing Tools (bundle discount will apply at checkout)
Sale starts 12:00am PT (3:00am EST) on Thursday, and ends at 11:59pm PT (2:59am EST Tuesday) on Cyber Monday.

CreativeLive Black Friday: Trending Classes 60% Off
11/22/2018 – 11/25/2018

Blick Art Materials Holiday Gift Guide for Artists and Sale.
Get 15% off orders of $89 or more; Free shipping on orders $35 or more; use promo code CERP; some exclusions apply.

Looking for a fun game, well check out What do you Meme?, Party Game
Do you like memes? Do you share the ones you find or create your own? This game is for you. Not intended for children. Compete with your friends and family to create the funniest memes.

Make your #home smart with the Alexa Smart Plug. It lets you voice control your lights, fans, even #coffee makers. You just need an #Amazon #Alexa enabled device or the #app.

Misfit Vapor 30% off Black Friday – Cyber Monday-Tuesday 11-22-2018 to 11-27-2018.

Shop the iPhone 8/7+ Filmer’s Kit at Olloclip!!

BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS for New Customers: 50% Off Photo Books with code BLACKFRIDAYFIFTY at Blurb!

11/21/2018 – 11/27/2018

Our friends at Think Tank Photo just announced their Black Friday specials. It will put its popular Airport Advantage Plus rolling camera bag on sale at 50% over Black Friday weekend. In addition, several of its most popular camera bags will be on sale at 40% starting on Black Friday and through December 2nd. And don’t forget, by using my special Web link when ordering, you will receive a free gift and free shipping on top of the discounts!
Madera Outdoor is having sales on their products like their hammocks.
Hammock + Headlamp
More deals listed here.

Johansen aka JoTotes is having their biggest sale of the year with up to 60% off!
Their 10-year anniversary is coming up in January, so they decided to bring back some of their fun styles from over the years. You’ll find the Gracie in mustard, teal, gray, and lilac in limited quantities this week!

20% off holiday cards + gifts over $150+; 15% off everything with code BF2018 at Minted!

I will be updating this post as I come across specials, deals and just overall great products.

If you are looking for Stock photos, I have some available. Learn more:

https://atomic-temporary-108369924.wpcomstaging.com/2018/04/28/stock-photography-shutterstock/

Smugmug Online Storage And Galleries

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Digital photos are taken every day. Those photos should be backing up on a regular basis online with an online storage cloud like Smugmug.

Years ago when I wanted to setup a website and have online storage for photos, I researched many options. I came across Smugmug online storage which offers it for photos and galleries, website design and online store. What made Smugmug stand out was the fact that it has unlimited and secure photo storage.

Disclaimer: Some of the links are affiliate links and may take you to a support site. This means if you click on certain links and purchase their product or service, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Other links are referrals that I have for the products I own or use.

I take a lot of photos for myself and others like family, friends, and clients. Each camera gets better, which then means the file sizes get larger with better quality. The fact that I can have unlimited space means I can upload everything and not have to worry about losing space or having to upgrade accounts or find a new online cloud.

Smugmug online storage is safe, easy to use, and lasts forever.

I created my website, online galleries, and photos storage with Smugmug and never looked back. I can customize themes, edit galleries, and more. They even have an app for easy upload.

I can add as many photos as I want and separate each into various galleries that fit. I have different galleries for nature, landscape, waterscape, client photos which I can keep secure and private for them, models, flowers, architecture, events, sports, art, sky, moon, animals and much more. Within each category of galleries, I can create specific ones by type, date, etc. The possibilities are endless with Smugmug. I highly recommend them for your online cloud for backing up your photos that you don’t want to lose.

For external hard drives, I like to use Western Digital. To read more about them on how I use them, visit:
Western Digital External Hard Drives

To see what other types of gear I use, I have a list on my website:
https://www.anagarciaphoto.com/Gear

Moon close up in Miami’s night sky

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The moon is such a cool object to look at up in the night sky.

Whenever there is a special event going on with the moon, I like to hear about it so I can see it with my own two eyes; and of course capture it with my camera. I recently purchased an super zoom lens so I went out that night to get the moon close up.

Moon in Miami Florida Night Sky at 200mm

The moon was at 90% this night so it was almost completely full. It didn’t bother me that I couldn’t see it full for these photos as it was still a beautiful night.

Moon in Miami Florida Night Sky at 300mm

You can see more details like the surface and craters as you get closer.

Moon in Miami Florida Night Sky at 400mm

The last image below has the moon close up as much as my lens can produce. It was a purchase well spent being able to capture something so far away and make it look like you were quite close. I was ecstatic to see how well they turned out and not lose any quality as I zoomed in. If you love astrophotography, I highly recommend this Nikon 200-500mm lens.

Moon in Miami Florida Night Sky at 500mm

Did you see the Super Blue Blood Moon earlier this year? See how it looked here:

https://anagarciaphoto.wordpress.com/super-blue-blood-moon/

When I’m not looking up at the sky, I’m also photographing beautiful people to document those special moments in their lives. Such as this couple.

https://atomic-temporary-108369924.wpcomstaging.com/2018/04/07/r-j-key-biscayne-beach-engagement/

To order prints or canvas of any these photos and more, visit https://www.AnaGarciaPhoto.com or email me at AnaGarciaPhotos@gmail.com
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email.

Thank you for visiting and reading. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Kelly Moore Bag – Camera Bags, Travel Bags, and more

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Kelly Moore Bag was one of my first camera bags that I bought. I wanted a bag that looked like a purse but to hold my camera.

They have messenger bags, totes, duffel bags, cross body, backpacks and more.

Some have the option of carrying a laptop or a tablet. Some are leather while others are canvas.

They are great bags and worth to have.

Disclaimer:
Some of the links are affiliate links and may take you to a support site. This means if you click on certain links and purchase their product or service, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Kelly Moore Bag – Camera Bags & Purses

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Kelly Moore Bag was one of my first camera bags that I bought. I wanted a bag that looked like a purse but to hold my camera. I am able to carry my DLSR plus a flash, extra lenses, plus accessories in mine.

They have messenger bags, totes, duffel bags, cross body, backpacks and more. They are in various sizes to fit your needs of how much gear you want to carry.

Some have the option of carrying a laptop or a tablet. Some are leather while others are canvas.

They are great bags and worth to have.

Disclaimer:
Some of the links are affiliate links and may take you to a support site. This means if you click on certain links and purchase their product or service, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

To see what products I love to use, visit:
https://anagarciaphoto.wordpress.com/category/gear/

 

Super Blue Blood Moon

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This morning, January 31, 2018, from 5:51am until 7:04am, here in South Florida, we can see the rare event of the Super Blue Blood Moon.

The last time there was a Super Blue Blood Moon was 150 years ago.

I couldn’t pass up the chance to capture this amazing event. I woke up early to head to my spot to take photos throughout the hour it was happening.

Here’s the breakdown on this moon:
super moon – When the moon is at its closest point to Earth
blue moon – Second full moon in a month
blood moon – The Earth’s shadow casts on the moon during a lunar eclipse causing a red tint

Here is an airplane flying right in front of the moon.

Starting to fade away.

Almost gone…

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Check out other moon events I have seen here:
https://atomic-temporary-108369924.wpcomstaging.com/2017/12/04/moon/

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https://www.anagarciaphoto.com/Nature

Moon

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The moon is quite a spectacular astronomical body that orbits the Earth. It is amazing how it has many phases and have special events for us to see. When I say special events, I mean those nights that we see it pass behind the Earth into its shadow (lunar eclipse), or when it gets closer to the Earth that it looks larger in size (supermoon).

On August 20, 2013, there was a third full moon in a four full moon season so that moon is called a Blue Moon. As soon as I heard there was a rare event happening in the night sky, I make sure to get my camera, telephoto zoom lens and tripod ready for action.

On September 8, 2014, there was a supermoon that was also called a harvest moon. A harvest moon is a full moon that happens closest to autumnal equinox.

Another rare event was the Supermoon of 2015. It was not only a supermoon but it was a total lunar eclipse as well. A total lunar eclipse is also called a blood moon as it has a reddish tint. This Supermoon Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse happened on September 27, 2015.

The supermoon that I captured in 2016 was on November 13, 2016.

There was only one appearance of a supermoon in 2017. It was just this past weekend on the night of December 3rd, early December 4th.

If you would like to order prints of any of the photos you see, please email me at: anagarciaphotos@gmail.com

Main website: Ana Garcia Photography

 

Moon – as seen from South Florida

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The moon is quite a spectacular astronomical body that orbits the Earth. It is amazing how it has many phases and have special events for us to see. When I say special events, I mean those nights that we see it pass behind the Earth into its shadow (lunar eclipse), or when it gets closer to the Earth that it looks larger in size (supermoon).

On August 20, 2013, there was a third full in a four full moon season so that one is called a Blue Moon. As soon as I heard there was a rare event happening in the night sky, I make sure to get my camera, telephoto zoom lens and tripod ready for action.

On September 8, 2014, there was a supermoon that was also called a harvest moon. A harvest moon is a full moon that happens closest to autumnal equinox.

Another rare event was the Supermoon of 2015. It was not only a supermoon but it was a total lunar eclipse as well. A total lunar eclipse is also called a blood moon as it has a reddish tint. This Supermoon Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse happened on September 27, 2015.

The supermoon that I captured in 2016 was on November 13, 2016.

There was only one appearance of a supermoon in 2017. It was just this past weekend on the night of December 3rd, early December 4th.

If you would like to order prints of any of the photos you see, please email me at: anagarciaphotos@gmail.com

I can never get enough of looking up at the sky and watching the moon. It just makes me realize how big the universe is, don’t you agree? The Earth is just one piece in the large universe.

Main website: Ana Garcia Photography

See more photos on the blog here:
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