Photographing Moonbow at Cumberland Falls State Park (near Corbin, KY)?

I%26#039;m planning to go during one of the full moons this fall or winter to photograph the moonbow at Cumberland Falls State Park near Corbin, KY. From the technical aspect, I think I know what I%26#039;m doing, though I%26#039;ve never photographed a moonbow before. I%26#039;m not familiar with that park and with gas prices the way they are, I%26#039;d like to do as much beforehand research as possible. What are the composition options? Is there an overlook that you just drive to or does the best view require hiking? If so, how much elevation gain/loss over distance and what is the trail like?





Best answer will go to the best first-hand experience or best link to a website that I haven%26#039;t already seen about this moonbow.
Photographing Moonbow at Cumberland Falls State Park (near Corbin, KY)?
That is very cool.





If you are using digital just keep experimenting with exposure until you get a histogram that you like.





Be sure to bring a tripod and some sort of shutter release.








The rangers at Cumberland Falls State Park recommend ISO 400, an aperture of F4 and a timed exposure of 4 - 8 minutes.





I disagree, for maximum sharpness I would start at F/8 and use a lower ISO for less noise. Vary exposure time until you are satisfied with the image.





I don%26#039;t remember much about the trail. But keep in mind that it will be fairly dark and slippery around the falls. There is a barrier but it is always dangerous to be around moving water. Be safe.





In addition to your digital, you might consider investing in a decent quality TLR for some of your shots. Prints of the moonbow from medium format film look especially nice. You can use your digital to find the proper exposure. (After the shoot you can probably sell the TLR for what you paid for it.)





Have fun....





2008 Moonbow Dates





* Jan: 20,21,22,23,24


* Feb: 18,19,20,21,22


* Mar: 19,20,21,22,23


* Apr: 18,19,20,21,22


* May: 17,18,19,20,21


* Jun: 16,17,18,19,20


* Jul: 16,17,18,19,20


* Aug: 14,15,16,17,18


* Sep: 13,14,15,16,17


* Oct: 12,13,14,15,16


* Nov: 11,12,13,14,15


* Dec: 10,11,12,13,14
Photographing Moonbow at Cumberland Falls State Park (near Corbin, KY)?
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That should give you all the inform,ation you need. I think they may have tips on photographing the moonbow.