I was determined to take a photo of tonight’s Halloween full moon – the first full moon and blue moon on Halloween night since 1944.
This was the first photo I snapped from my backyard. We had snow yesterday, so a little was remaining on the ground. You can see some snow on the tree branches, to the right.
A moment later I snapped a second photo. I always take a few in order to get the best shot. Well…this was the shot:
These photos were taken a second apart. What is the mist? I did not see it all. Not at all! Yet, it is in the photo. Seriously, this just happened. I was stunned.
Is there something here? I believe so. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
Darn I missed it, though it has been a cloudy night may not have seen it anyway.
🎃
Kicking myself that I missed it.
Spooky!
It really was!
It bears noting that “mercury is in retrograde” as well, whatever that actually means.
I say, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” Thanks for sharing this wonderful shot…a picture really is worth a thousand words!
Thank you!
Beautiful but eerie!
I was quick to get back inside after I saw the photo!
Your moon looks just like mine! Could it be the same one?
Yup!
Yes, there is definitely something there. I’ve seen it happen only a few times. Love a blue moon. This one is special.
You have? It is something I will never forget. I’m sure you feel the same way. It was special!
Yup!! How do you explain it to others that want to believe it’s a glitch in the photo. Ha! We know better.
Exactly! And yes, we do!
Photos I take usually show me things I did not see. It is a kind of wonder. Glad took them.
Yes, it is a kind of wonder. Well said, Cindy.
Jennie, isn’t it just beautiful. I went outside to just fill the awe of this Blue Moon.
No wonder the moon has such a prominent role in romance, mystique, science….
Both the Harvest moon and Blue moon in October.
Miriam
They really do, Miriam. I feel the same way.
That is spooky!!
Yes!!
Very spooky Jennie. It would have been even spookier if there had been some figure on a broomstick in front of it.
I thought about continuing with photos, then decided I didn’t want to be alone in the dark in case a recognizable figure appeared!
That’s very spooky, Jennie. Happy Halloween!
It was, Norah! And now it is onto a blur of holidays ahead, then dark ages of winter.
Enjoy the holidays, Jennie. I hope you country has much to celebrate in the coming weeks. I know you will always find the joys.
Thank you, Norah! Yes, I think I’m destined be a joy finder. 😀
I know so, Jennie. 🙂
PS I just received my copy of Jim Trelease’s book and was delighted to see your name mentioned in the acknowledgements, as you’d assured me it was. So nice to have the latest edition and the last (sad though that is) under his authorship.
I’m so glad you have his book! As you read it, he flips from fascinating facts to riveting stories. My favorites are the kid from Russell, KY, the Junior High School teacher in Boston, and Cuban cigars. I look forward to hearing what you like! I was disappointed that the newest edition (not written by Jim) eliminated these stories. You’ll see me (one of the few photos in the book!) and read my story on page 50-something.
I just know this man has it nailed! I hope you enjoy the book as much as I do. How he stumbled upon writing the book is a story in itself. 🙂
I’m looking forward to reading it, Jennie. Thanks for the tips about parts you like. I’ve just found your photo on page 62 in this edition and your comments about reading chapter books to preschoolers on page 61. 🙂
I was honored to be included in the book! Happy reading! 🙂
I am certain I will love every word. 🙂
🙂
Beautiful pictures, Jennie. You can see a face in the second one if you angle the picture correctly. Very strange. We couldn’t see the moon last night. We had a huge thunderstorm and it rained all night. Very nice but the clouds put paid to any moon viewing.
I must look at the photo again. It was strange! What a shame that the rain spoiled moon viewing last night.
Its in the bottom corner on the right hand side. I looked again, definitely a face.
I see it! 😳
Those are both so cool, Jennie! Isn’t amazing how the camera can see what we can’t.
I was on passing out the candy duty so I just peeked out to look at the rising Full-Blue Moon several times in between passing out the candy. It was beautiful here too.
Yes, it is amazing what the camera can see! Trick-or-treat was cancelled here due to Covid. What a shame for children.
😭
Exactly!
It looks like a face is trying to stare back! Great shots.
Oooo! 😯 Thnnks, Pam.
Maybe those are spirits rising out of the snow 😉
Great photos!
I wonder. 😳
Whatever it is I’m glad it is in your backyard and not mine. Good shot.
Haha! I’m even more creeped out now that Robbie pointed out the face in the lower right hand corner. 😳
I’d say.
It illuminated the sky here, and was quite low. I like your misty and mysterious photo. It would make a good cover for a horror novel.
Best wishes, Pete.
It must have been a pretty moon to see. The photo certainly is mysterious. I should email it to Charles French! Best to you, Pete.
My daughter says it’s the veil between the worlds. What a glimpse you had!
I think that is a good description. Yes, it was quite a glimpse!
A perfect Halloween moon picture.
Every “once in a blue moon” the supernatural seems to need to remind us about its existence. Glad you went indoors.
I think so!
Jennie, thank you for the photograph! And as you asked me the other day, I did howl at the moon!
Way to go for howling, Charles! Robbie pointed out the face in the lower right hand corner. The images were only in the photo, not visible to the eye. 😳
Whoa. Cool photos, Jennie. Clearly ghosts entered the picture.
Seems that way!
Spooky, indeed, just in time for Halloween!
Yes! 🎃
😀
Of course there’s something there, it’s the season for spooks and goblins.
Yes!
that full moon was sooo cool. I tried to take a pic of it too. I felt like you couldn’t get a pic to do it justice! I need to toss the photos in photoshop and see if I can find one that is worth sharing
It was cool!
Hello. That is a pretty cool photo and how that mist came so fast.
(Here’s the real reason I’m here though- I would like to talk to you about a story time at the Saddle Up Saloon, https://carrotranch.com/category/saloon/ If you might be interested in talking about picture books/children’s books for children of all ages, please contact me. averydede.1@gmail.com)
Hi! I love your posts, and Charli’s too. Thanks for reaching out to me. I will email you in the morning. This sounds exiting, and it’s what I ‘do’. 🙂
Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Gorgeous shots Jennie. Fantastical shot where you’ve caught spirit(s). Halloween, the veil is at its thinnest.! 🙂
I hadn’t thought of Halloween as a thin veil. You are right. Hubby is convinced it is the flash on the camera showing the evaporating remnants of snow. If that were true, the first photo would have shown the same thing. Of course he has never felt a presence. Robbie pointed out the face in the lower right corner. Sure enough. Thank you, Debby.
Well there you go! 🙂
Yup!
I love these two pictures … amazing what a difference 2 seconds can make, eh? SNOW already??? Wow!
I know! It is crazy.
Mystery on top! Wonderful, you’d made images of it. Thank you, Jennie!
This was a bit creepy! Those images only showed up on my camera.
But a wonderful mysterious thing. Maybe some ghosts from the UK have found a new home in New England. 😉
I wonder!
😉 There is a lot more between heaven and earth. Not all we can imagine. Maybe the new SpaceForce will. 😉
Well said, Michael!