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Digital Night Photography

A Full Moon may Enhance a Photo

SUMMARY: Try to add a full moon to your night photos for dramatic effect.

A full moon can be a welcome addition to any night photo, whether it is a picture of a beach, mountain range, or cityscape. It can add drama and suspense to a photograph. It can draw the viewer's eye to a particular area. And, it may make your night photo stand out from others.

To find out when a full moon is visible, you can check through almanacs, your television station's weather forecast, your local newspaper, or weather sites on the Internet such as:

The Weather Channel - http://www.weather.com/

Weather Underground - http://www.weatherunderground.com/

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