Hardest shot I ever took

Challenge #61 in the Eclectic series. Hosted by Ro13.

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Ever had one of those shots that just took forever to get it right? No editing...just the perfected shot, and maybe a description of what made it hard.

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Total lunar eclipse

by marbo uk

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Totality taken through 8",1200mm f6 telescope.

Camera:	Nikon D300
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Submitted:	Wednesday, 23rd March, 2011 19:39 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 3rd March, 2007
Focal length:	1200 mm
Shutter speed:	15 sec
Aperture:	F6
ISO:	200
Notes:	Totality taken through 8",1200mm f6 telescope.
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I thought this was more deserving of 2nd or 3rd place... well done.

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