Two for the price of one . . . I liked both of these, so here they are.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[Permanut]

1. Okay I'm going with #1..

More contrast - nice!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Thanks so much, my dear Permanut!

It definitely has more contrast, and I like that too.

[msongs]

3. different colors nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Yes indeed! I was battling the clouds and those can make differences in the color. n/t

[chouchou]

5. The lady in the moon.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/lady-in-the-moon--29414203787863138/

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thank you for the very cool link, my dear chouchou! Fascinating stuff.

[chouchou]

13. You take such nice shots. Anyway...Man-in-the-Moon..Move over

[Mousetoescamper]

7. The shadows in the second reveal more details

I took some moon shots tonight. Like you, I had to contend with clouds. Eventually there was a clear spot around the moon and I got a decent exposure.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thanks for your critique, my dear Mousetoescamper!

The clouds were a distinct challenge. But I was determined.

I hope you'll post your photo too.

[LoisB]

8. I vote for #1 but thank you for both.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Thanks so much, my dear LoisB!

[Old Crank]

9. Very nice

I don't try for those shots.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thank you, my dear Old Crank! Something drives me to keep trying. So I do.

[ShazzieB]

14. They're both lovely, but #1 is my favortie.

Something about the way the light is hitting is more dramatic somehow. But the other one is more mysterious and ethereal, which is also really nice really nice.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Thanks so much, my dear ShazzieB!

I really appreciate your critique.