Take the Red Pill - Moonrise at the Big Coulee - Abandoned rural ND church with lake

by Peter Herman

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Take the Red Pill - Moonrise at the Big Coulee - Abandoned rural ND church with lake

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Peter Herman

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"Moonrise at the Big Coulee"
This is the Big Coulee Lutheran church (long-abandoned) in a very remote area of Ramsey County, ND. If you zoom in, you can see it partially spelled out on the ornate metal entry arch (between trees, and missing the "I") which is common feature of many old rural churches. I positioned myself carefully beforehand using a software/GPS program so the moon would in the desired position, and set up my tripod in the back of the pickup truck to gain elevation. The wind was whipping and it was only about 45 degrees, so it was challenging shot with camera motion (wind and truck suspension), long shutter speed, and stiff fingers (I forgot to bring a coat!). I also took later shot of the moon, positioned higher in scene and with reflected moonlight in water (more "romantic" image, vs. this one which is edgier). The latter shot is also available - search for same title.
Image captured with Pentax K-1 and DA*200mm lens on 5/7/20.

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May 22nd, 2020

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