How I Photographed My First MOONBOW!

[@llSLASHERll]

Third image is the best with the nightsky, A little less of the river and more stars be great.

[@waxwingsphoto]

Nothing beats successful visualisation, planning and execution. Well done.

[@MikePageKaltenberg]

Love the third shot, though I think I'd have exchanged the dead space at the bottom for a bit more starry sky.

[@JanieP53]

Brilliant! I saw a double moon bow at full moon after a rain over a harbor in the Virgin Islands long ago from a beach. Something I will never forget! I applaud your perseverance!

[@Wheeljack678]

Man... videos like this with that level of enthusiasm is really encouraging. Now I wanna grab my camera and just go out finding stuff to shoot and compositions to make.

[@the_walkyrie]

I just want to point out the sheer amount of work and planning you had to do for this shot! It’s just amazing! As someone who wants to get into astrophotography, this makes me realize that it’s not always easy. I love to see the whole process of taking an amazing shot 🌌❤️

[@niethesh]

You taught everyone a lesson Never skip something on your first attempt and learn from your failures and get the glory. Great pictures need great works. Good job. Love you 3000

[@richardvernon7019]

I agree; the photo with the stars was the complete package. Good to see your persistence was rewarded, clear skies.....

[@Farmacyherb]

The third image is the best with the stars, I really enjoyed watching you persist in getting the moonbow shot!! Good work!

[@helencogan2187]

THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! What an adventure..I love the one showing the skies with the stars....you always find away to take photography to another level!! KUDOS!!!

[@lindahenderson2113]

Thank you, Alan, for taking us on multiple trips to get the Moonbow! I like the photo of the moonbow with the sky and stars the best. Your passion for night photography is an inspiration. I am in the USA and am attending a photo workshop in Yosemite National Park (California) in early April. We hope to get a moonbow at that time! I look forward to the next video.

[@zebical]

3rd shot. Great vlog Alyn!

[@rafaelmartinezcabezadevaca2478]

The one with the stars is an excellent reward for your determination. Beautiful picture it deserves an APOD. CONGRATULATIONS !! Rafael

[@simonreitz6809]

To complete a journey with passion... and to not let yourself down... These are personal achievements no one can take you. Love the video and the spirit and motivation that comes with it. Thanks Alyn!

[@RaysAstrophotography]

I never heard of Moonbow! Now I know!! Your passion and persistence definitely paid off! - Excellent result Alyn!

[@TomWelland]

The third is preferable because it’s obviously at night. The first image you showed of the lord of the rings waterfall was stunning. Incredible shot

[@KODOPhoto]

Outstanding, Alyn! Glad to see that I'm not the only one who goes to such length in planning a shot and is willing to go back month after month to get it right. For me, that's my favorite part of landscape photography. 3rd photo - top drawer!

[@malcolmpierce825]

This is the best photography video I've seen yet!!!! I love your enthusiasm brother! It was like watching a younger version of me. You're welcome at my fire anytime! And you were right, the sky in the last shot made everything work!

[@blivieriphoto]

That was awesome! I loved the third one with the night sky showing stars in it. That is definitely some serious dedication! Great job!

[@dgfilms264]

those shots are epic!

[@mikeridley1]

Stunning result Alyn, well worth all of the planning, effort & perseverance.

[@jimb7931]

The third image with the stars is the best. As always, very inspiring!

[@mrsusan893]

Wow mate that's an incredible moment you captured. Brilliant dedication bro.

[@LeeRatcliffe]

Awesome Alyn. Also great to see you doing something slightly different to night skies. That's a lot of dedication & it paid off well!!

[@johnleftwich650]

Great to see your effort and perseverance be so beautifully rewarded. I agree the third image is the best.

[@markkent294]

Excellent video as always. I prefer the 3rd image.

[@t_h_visuals]

This is superb mate. Nicely captured. It shows with preserving you can achieve anything

[@NickandRachel]

That's a pretty waterfall! Thanks for sharing

[@RonBesse]

Wow, I really appreciate the time and research you put in to capturing a shot of a lifetime. You remind me of the explorer photographers of the past that traveled the world photographing places and things no others have seen. Well done, and thank you for taking us along. Oh yeah, I like the third portrait shot the most too. Most Sincerely, Ron.

[@iank1638]

This is a genius idea for an astrovlog. loved all the shots , especially the first one at 2:35 and the final portrait shot including stars. Will be trying this myself at some point !!

[@timetodestination9538]

That is freaking well planned, well elaborated, well documented photo shooting trip. A good photo seriously take so much effort and luck to have one. Great photos!

[@astrolapse1668]

Great pics and a stunning setting. I agree the last pic is the best.

[@sligojazz]

Yep stars make it Alyn, love it, and hats off to your immense dedication!

[@amypeer5741]

Third image is my favorite. Great job of figuring this all out and your dedication really paid off. I am always excited to just be able to get a photo of a rainbow around the moon with stars in the photo too. Now I have a new target idea that I would like to achieve something, even if all I ever get is just half as good as yours. Well done!

[@constantinechow6534]

great passion~

[@hramakrishnaiah413]

Brilliant work....love the last image.

[@FilippoMasoni]

Amazing use of the moonlight, I've never thought that was possible! Also after this vlog I really want to go out tonight and capture something with this full moon, but the weather is not cooperating..

[@AlynWallace]

Yeah, bad ass storms here for us atm!

[@mickboh]

Class shots ! The portrait shot with the starry sky does it for me. Wow

[@djchips]

Wow Alyn, awesome. The third image with the sky for sure!

[@jaburchfield7194]

Amazing work and beautiful photography! last shot was the best to me also. Great video!

[@alexroden]

Third shot feels perfectly balanced to me, great result! Determination paid off!

[@tripletgirl2484]

I saw a moonbow from Culloden over Inverness around 1996. We'll never forget the sight! Thanks for your amazing photography!

[@abigaildcosta8195]

Well done Alyn! Shot # 3 is great!! I love the other shots too. You have a wonderful mind !!

[@autumninabq3081]

Fabulous video! All of them were amazing but favorite is with view of stars 💫. Amazing, thank you for sharing 👍

[@DarrenThomasphotographer]

Was there myself just a few weeks ago for an astro shot above the falls. Great location.Your determination to succeed is second to none. Hats off to you. 👍

[@geoffchalcraft9432]

3rd shot for me...... but what a VLOG! Innovative, imaginative and more than a bit risky, with the rocks and fast-flowing river. Great to see on a stormy Sunday, in the comfort of my living room!

[@atomikmaster1]

No better feeling when it all comes together ❤️🔥 🌗 🌈 well done and thanks for sharing this adventure.

[@jefffiles9209]

What Amazing shots! The 3rd shot with that moonbow & night sky tells the story, but not the struggle to capture an image like that. I do hope this makes it into your Photo show presentation, Awesome Matey.

[@charlesclements4350]

Great shot of the constellation of Orion at 5:54.

[@priscillaparks9324]

Lovely…..awesome….my first time hearing of a moonbow was yesterday.AWESOME!! Thank you

[@rebeccajosteelman563]

Good day, and obviously a super great night, Alyn. Wow, such awesomeness! I say the last photo with more sky. You have a some kind of fortitude, an rare breed indeed. Very well done :-)

[@pauldlewis3138]

Yes the last image is the one ... brilliant Alyn.

[@GarethDanks]

Mate you definitely produce some of the most exciting videos on KZbin I am in awe with your ability to plan and research and persevere with a photograph. This was exceptional amazing job mate loved the last image

[@AlynWallace]

Cheers Gareth mate. Give us a shout soon man we need to head out

[@GarethDanks]

Alyn Wallace yes mate. You free this week at all?

[@noelfernandes9019]

Hard work paid off. I salute you for this.

[@jbairdexp]

I love mad ideas like this...ideas that require so many things to be all right and all at the same time. Nice work mate. 😀👍🍷

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Awesome Alyn, that's a ripper image .. love it.

[@martinsarre]

Well done! I love these sort of videos, the story telling side is great. I usually prefer to shoot with a new moon. You’ve inspired me to think about moonlight shots now, thanks 👍

[@The_Druid]

Wow Alyn! Am just speechless. Henrhyd at night must be pretty daunting! But really I am amazed with your thought process and dedication. Those are gorgeous shots all of them! Keep it up mate.

[@stevecromwell5526]

Liked the third one best - not only for the stars, but just as much for the sense of scale, in that you can see full trees. Plus, it feels like a better composition, as with the rule of thirds. Good going on getting out there in the cold night, and even into the river, and glad you and your camera didn't fall in!

[@WildPhotoShooter]

I think the same as you, the image with more sky is the best one at 12:28. What a well researched and superbly executed project.

[@cathf6746]

I like the horizontal river approach {12:07}. All of them are well done though do take care around rivers ;-) No photo is more important than your life.

[@Ch28Kid]

Absolutely beautiful. I love the third shot. I’ve been following you for awhile, thank you for all your Astro tips. I wish I live in a area with dark skies where I can take beautiful Milky Way shot like you.

[@SteveBlethyn]

Fantastic photo, last one by far the favourite for me.

[@toms206]

When I saw the second Image and a bit of sky I though shame there wasn’t a little more then the third shot. Lovely and a winner for me

[@robwazny9416]

So cool man right up my alley. Can't wait to try this. Years ago I caught a rainbow at a waterfall generation by a spotlight. Since have seen pictures of but thought it would be just by chance if I ever got one. Now I know to plan it out. I like the last picture to.

[@MarkMcNeill22]

the final image looks epic buddy good to see all the hard work paid off

[@richardwood6121]

Thanks for the video Alyn. Quite literally inspirational. I'm going to spend a couple of hours with Photo Pills this afternoon looking at my favourite waterfalls in the NW Highlands formulating a cunning plan or two. Admire your determination returning on 3 occasions, certainly paid off.

[@AlynWallace]

Thanks pal good luck!

[@illiniamy10]

I agree with the photo showing the most sky being the best because it makes it more evident that this was at night and what it took to get the shot.

[@adyburns7400]

The shot with the night sky Alyn, it allows for the definition between day and night. All images fantastic, well done.

[@CJAD]

Superb stuff, Alyn. Keep up the good work!

[@PaulMDillon]

Third image did it for me! This is so rad to see your determination to get that shot. I think it well paid off 🤙

[@law32O8]

Absolutely amazing! And it was a great idea showing all your attempts which made even more exciting when you show the final moon bow images and the realistic expectations and dedication it takes to capture it!

[@Tarjiman22]

Honestly, i never knew or heard a moonbow until I see this video...thanks Alyn ! Great images and video

[@jenshaun6424]

Great. You do all for a good shot! I like the portrait format more. But both are awesome.

[@marysmith5015]

3rd image is definitely my favorite!! Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@patrickguilfoyle8884]

Absolutely stunning images. I agree with the crew here, third shot showing the stars is the best one.

[@1967GEOMAN]

Bloody fantastic chap. I like all the pics☺ Saw my first moonbow many years ago. I was on a caving trip up on Llangattock Escarpment, came out of the cave and there it was. The sky was mostly clear, but from some isolated drizzle from a nearby cloud. I saw my second moonbow 2 weeks later! Never seen one again 30 years on. Brilliant stuff. Keep up the great work. Inspirational👍

[@AlynWallace]

Hahah bloody hell, like buses. You wait ages for one and then two turn up at the same time

[@waynescave3844]

Awesome creativity! Great stuff as usual Alyn well done indeed! 👍

[@TheJohncoffee1234]

Mind=blown! I haven't even thought about a moonbow being possible until your video... Thanks for sharing 3rd is my fav Greetings from Germany

[@sanjeebguru]

I liked the portrait one more as it shows stars as well. Awesome

[@nuggetz9380]

Moonbows are amazing

[@venetogardens]

Beautiful! The last with more night sky the best.

[@MarkGovier]

Nice. Like the last one. Dedication pays off.

[@williemacdonald72]

Nice work fella. It really shows the effort you have to put in to get it.

[@Mitch8585]

The final image is gorgeous and my overall favorite.

[@Theforth09]

Love the video the pictures because you explain so much of what your planning and thinking. Are you planing on going back in spring before the leaves start budding and with more rain fall

[@simonharding5696]

I agree with your choice, Alyn. The one showing the stars is the best, possibly a square crop would focus attention on the waterfall, moonbow and nightsky? That said, they are all superb images.

[@richardmoult9781]

Great effort , awesome shots very well planned and executed.

[@veronica0406]

Brilliant! I love the image with the night sky in frame. Really beautiful! ✨

[@lunarlight1]

great effort- stunning final image. been enjoying this channel a lot recently- cheers

[@GarnettLeary]

Cool. Here I was thinking Lunar halos were cool. Nice job.

[@LlewelynThorold]

Amazing video, love your photos !

[@BotSquadTalks]

Number 3.... I liked the best. Once again Alan, great video. Learning more and more.....

[@NigelDanson]

Awesome. Great video Alyn... Loved it. I liked all the comps. Would dropping the colour temp help it look more like nighttime and moonlight? Just an idea.

[@infinity31460]

I so appreciate all of the images, the whole process, leading up, thank you!

[@tonymarsh3541]

Like many others, I prefer the 3rd photo for its inclusion of more stars. Thanks for the inspiration - I'll add 'moonbow' to my list of things to try at night. I reckon there's some good waterfall options out this way.

[@Qwiv]

Defiantly with stars in shot.

[@PhilJonesIII]

How did you get out of that valley after dark? You can find yourself over 60 feet of nothing easily enough during the day but, at night? A Welshman wishing for rain as well. That makes you certifiable, you do realise that I hope? :) Brilliant ideas and photographs by the way.

[@AlynWallace]

Hahahah a Welshman shouldn't need to wish for rain :) I'm pretty used to navigating my way in the dark now

[@kristapple]

Definitely prefer the third image with some stars in it. I think it gives the image far more context as to time of day/night etc. So glad you finally got the weather playing ball!! Lost count of the number of times I’ve been clouded out 🤬

[@frankottopedersen8241]

Awesome, Alyn! I completely understand the euphoria when you finally nail the shot! So much planning and dedication! You are a true inspiration, man :) I agree with the third shot. Including some sky lets the viewer know it is taken at night.