Lunar Detail: Bruce Graham’s Waning Gibbous Moon from the Signature Collection

In this striking astrophotography portrait, Bruce Graham captures the Moon in its waning gibbous phase, with 68% of its surface illuminated. The image reveals a wealth of detail — from craters and ridges to subtle surface textures — while the shadowed right side enhances the sense of depth. The photograph conveys both scientific precision and artistic wonder, making it a standout addition to Bruce’s Signature Collection — a celebration of nature not only on Earth but also in the skies above.

Captured using multiple stacked images on February 17, 2025 at 18:41, this image was taken using a Canon EOS R5 with an EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens paired with a 2x III extender. The shot was composed at a focal length of 800mm, with settings of ISO 200, aperture f/11, and shutter speed 1/20 sec, balancing sharp lunar detail with natural contrast.