Lucy Yunxi Hu, Moonlit Melody (PLACES 2023)

This image was captured at the National Arboretum in Canberra, Australia, using a 300mm lens. It beautifully conveys a sense of romance under the moonlight, depicting two people relaxing in its glow. The moon was in its 2-day-old state, during the last waxing crescent phase of the lunar cycle in 2022. Through the use of HDR techniques, I captured the earthshine moon, revealing the illuminated dark side of the moon.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.