I prefer photographing the full moon the day before it is full. In the camera you can’t tell the difference in the moon, but the ground has more daylight the day before, making for a better lighting balance between moon and ground.
Here are a few local locations for moon rise alignment comps, of course they depend on mostly clear skies, which can be rare here in the Pacific NorthWET.
St. Johns Bridge


Hawthorne Bridge


Hwy 26 west of Government Camp


Portland Women’s Forum


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