The moon serves as both muse and subject for many photographers, and the way they creatively capture our closest neighbor in the solar system within our own landscape is something to witness. From moonlit vistas that evoke a sense of tranquil wonder to dramatic compositions where the moon dominates the horizon, this week we feature a group of photographers who reveal the mystical interplay between light and shadow. Check out their lunar landscapes below, follow their accounts and tag your own Sony photos with #SonyAlpha for your chance to be featured.
From tranquil moonlit vistas to horizon-dominating moon compositions, see how these creators incorporate our lunar neighbor in frame.
Autumn Schrock – @autpops
If you love all things lunar, then landscape, travel and astro-photographer Autumn Schrock is a must-follow. Each week, she posts a glowing lunar landscape on Monday, or as she lovingly calls it, “Moonday.” The talented Alpha Collective member took the photos in her post below at Gates of the Arctic National Park using her Sony Alpha 7R III and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master.
Andrew Eggers – @andreweggers
Tilt your phone sideways to see this lunar landscape timelapse in all its glory. Alpha Collective member Andrew Eggers created this beauty using his Sony Alpha 1 and his Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master. Learn more about how he captured this event and others in a single week in his recent article, "The Best Week Of Photography In My Life".
Mahesh Thapa – @starvingphotographer
Landscape photographer and Alpha Collective member Mahesh Thapa captured this lunar landscape on a gorgeous evening in Seattle, Washington with the Sony Alpha 7R V camera and Sony 70-200mm f/4 Macro G II lens. “I love the dynamic range on the Sony Alpha 7R V’s sensor. I was able to capture meaningful details in the brightest highlights of the moon and the dark areas of the distant hillside on a single exposure. The Sony 70-200mm f/4 Macro G II lens I used here is also very sharp and lightweight.”
Susan Brudd – @twodognite
Photographer Susan Brudd has a true love of landscape photography and trying to convey what she's feeling at a moment in time, standing in a beautiful place. She captured this beautiful lunar landscape image, which was a winner in the Alpha Female Weekly Micro-Grant Contest, with her Sony Alpha 7R IV and Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. Learn more about her complete photography kit in What's In My Bag: A Zoom & A Prime For Travel, Wildlife, Landscape & Astrophotography.
Stefan Liebermann – @stefanliebermannphoto
This photo, taken by photographer Stefan Liebermann, is an otherworldly masterpiece. We just love the way the moon shines through the aurora to light up the surrounding scene even more. He explains how he captured the shot during a photo tour in Iceland. “My group and I were lucky enough to see the northern lights at the breathtaking glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. Here are the results. The moon shines beautifully through the seahorse iceberg.” He created the image using his Sony Alpha 7 III and Sony 14mm f/1.8 G Master.
Jonny Hill – @jonnyroams
Utah-based cinematographer and photographer Johnny Hill likes to capture all things outdoors with his Sony Alpha 7 IV. He took the images below, including the first photo of a beautiful lunar landscape, using the camera with a combination of the Sony Alpha 7 IV, Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master, Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master and Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master lenses.
Dan Martland – @dantvusa
New York City-based photographer Dan Martland’s Instagram is a portfolio of beautiful skyline photography featuring the sun, the moon, lightning and more. He captured the scene below with his Sony Alpha 1 and Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G. Follow him for more stunning views of the city.
Shane Ware – @shanewarephoto
We love these dreamy photos Shane Ware took of a crescent moon over Venice, Italy with his Sony Alpha 7R IV and Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master. Learn more about his complete photography kit for capturing scenes like this and more in What’s In My Bag: 3 Lenses For Travel & Landscape Photography.
Travis Shak – @nahoku808
Hawaii-based photographer Travis Shak shares his top six favorite moon timelapses captured over the years with his Sony Alpha 7 III. See how he incorporates some of the landscape in each to portray the surrounding environment.
Bohdan Lee – @bohdanlee
Photographer and videographer Bohdan Lee captured this scene during this year’s #SonyKandoTrip. Watch the video below for the final reveal of his lunar landscape, taken with the Sony Alpha 7 IV and Sony 600mm f/4 G Master.