Super Duper Moon

So last night was the 2nd official "Super Duper Moon", I thought I'd take my camera out and take a few pictures of it. At first, I wanted to venture to Brookwood Hall in East Islip to take pictures there, but alas, there was a Park Ranger sitting by the entrance watching for people. He said I wasn't allowed in, but after looking around I noticed that I wouldn't have a clear view of the moon anyway so no big deal. He told me that I might have better luck going down to the Maple Ave. docks in Islip to shoot. I went down there, and while I was setting up I saw a little fox who seemed curious and friendly. So while I set up my tripod and camera I had company as he came over and sat next to my truck. He wasn't scared of me at all; he stuck around for a good 10 minutes. I tried to get a picture with my phone, but once he saw the light he bolted away. I took a few decent pictures of the Super Moon, but by the time I was actually able to shoot, the moon had already risen high in the night sky and was being hidden by the clouds. Upon arriving home, I jumped in the pool to cool off from the heat and just floating and staring up in the night sky, I was able to see a few faint shooting stars; the beginnings of the Perseid Shower! I'll be doing my best to get shots of those this week and I am hoping that in the future, I will have better luck shooting the moon and little friendly foxes in my travels.

Have a great day friends,

Zach