Title: The Ascendant Gibbous: New Year’s Eve
Artist: Warlock Photography
Series Date: December 31, 2025
Technical: Sony a7 III 1600mm f/13 1/13s
ISO 500 & 600
Description:
This series documents the waxing gibbous moon in its final transition toward the first full moon of the new year. Captured during the late afternoon of December 31, 2025, these images utilize a 1600mm focal reach to examine the expanding illumination of the lunar disk.
The composition emphasizes the prominent ray systems and the "seas" of the lunar maria, which are rendered with striking clarity as the sun reaches a higher angle over the moon’s near side.
By meticulously adjusting the ISO between 500 and 600 at a consistent 1/13s shutter speed, the artist captures the increasing luminosity of the phase while preserving the delicate textures along the western limb.
This collection serves as a study of celestial progression, capturing the moon in its penultimate stage of fullness—a visual representation of anticipation and the cyclical nature of time.
Key Features for Your Gallery Label:
• Subject: Waxing Gibbous Moon (approx. 90-95% illumination).
• Optics: Achieved via a Vivitar 2x Converter on a 420-800mm telephoto lens.
• Timeframe: A temporal study with captures at 4:20 PM and 4:31 PM.
Taken December 31st, 2025
4:20pm & 4:31pm
Sony a7 III
Commander Optics 420-800mm
Vivitar 2x Converter
ND4 Filter
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