How to Create a Moon in Clouds Photo: Step by Step HDR Tutorial

Many say the Moon is the easiest target for astrophotography — but if you've ever tried to capture it surrounded by glowing clouds, you'll know it can be surprisingly tricky! In this video, I'll show you how to create a stunning HDR image of the Moon using basic photography gear and Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
No dedicated astrophotography equipment? No problem! All you need is a camera, a telephoto lens (or a superzoom), and a bit of patience. I'll walk you through:
The gear you need (and how to support it)
How to shoot bracketed exposures of the Moon
Step-by-step editing in Lightroom and Photoshop to combine your images into a stunning HDR composition
Join me as we uncover a simple, yet effective way to bring out the magic of the Moon and clouds in your night sky shots.
Question for you: Have you tried photographing the Moon in clouds? How did it go? Let me know in the comments! I'd love to hear your experiences and tips.
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Until the next video — clear skies... or maybe just the right amount of clouds!