Priya says…

The combination of a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse (also known as a ‘blood moon’) is very rare. The event has only occurred five times since 1900 and the next chance will be in 2033. Planning and patience were important when I witnessed this spectacle on 27 September 2015 in Minnesota, away from city lights. I aimed to create a visually exciting image telling the story of an eclipse in various stages. The entire process took over five hours to photograph, needing constant lens adjustment as the moon travelled across the sky.

Equipment Settings Canon 70D, Opteka 650-1300mm, ISO 1 600, f/8, 1/2 sec

PRIYA’S TIP

Available light diminishes as the eclipse starts. Set your camera to Manual mode and increase exposure times as necessary, taking an image every 8 – 10 minutes to create a time lapse.