Sinking at full moon

[The Highwayman]

Hello all

It's full moon tonight here in England.
If anyone here loves sinking on a full moonlit night as much as I do I would love to hear about it on this post.

A couple of years ago I had thick fog and drifting mist too. It was absolute heaven, just like a scene from The Hound of the Baskevilles!!
It was probably the best time I have had in the years I have been using that particular spot.
I was in the mire for a very long time with plenty of struggling too as it can be a nice slow sink there.

Sadly I won't be able to go tonight but hopefully soon or around next full moon.

So if any of you are going sinking tonight then have a great time and for any of you that have never been out sinking at full moon or even at night then give it a try.

Kind regards to you all

The Highwayman

[bogbud]

Been there, done that, too!
Sinking under a full moon is really pleasant and special, who has not done that should try this.
Foggy weather adds some suspense like Highwayman said. When it's raining it's more melodrama and one can feel more desolate. On the other hand when it's dry and warm the sinking conditions are better because mud is exposed and thick.
In fact there is no wrong condition for going out except a freezing winter.

Have fun out there.

[Duncan Edwards]

Had a great experience with that once but I was more distracted by who I got to play with.

I have put some thought into photographing such a thing. Actually have an app on my iPhone that forecasts the lunar phases in case the opportunity ever presents itself.

[bogbud]

Had a great experience with that once but I was more distracted by who I got to play with.

I have put some thought into photographing such a thing. Actually have an app on my iPhone that forecasts the lunar phases in case the opportunity ever presents itself.

You know this program?: http://www.stellarium.org/

After choosing a location it simulates the skys brightness and the exact position of any star or object. You can quite simulate the exact movement of the sun or moon or whatever you want. (Just in case you want to know more than just the times all those cellphone-weather-apps tell you)

[Boggy Man]

Full moon sinking might not be a good idea in tidal areas, since when the moon is up in the sky, the rising tide will follow, although there would be some lag.

[Duncan Edwards]

Had a great experience with that once but I was more distracted by who I got to play with.

I have put some thought into photographing such a thing. Actually have an app on my iPhone that forecasts the lunar phases in case the opportunity ever presents itself.

You know this program?: http://www.stellarium.org/

After choosing a location it simulates the skys brightness and the exact position of any star or object. You can quite simulate the exact movement of the sun or moon or whatever you want. (Just in case you want to know more than just the times all those cellphone-weather-apps tell you)

Oh yes. Being an amateur astronomer has benefits too.

Around here it has more to do with horizon than anything else. Mountains and trees such as Fred's "Green Wall" have more bearing on where and how long the moon and her sisters are visible. The best place I ever had was in flat, open, Southern Illinois on the Mississippi with Kristine. I'd love to be able to do that again and take photos there at the right time with the right person.

[bogbud]

Full moon sinking might not be a good idea in tidal areas, since when the moon is up in the sky, the rising tide will follow, although there would be some lag.

Been there, done that, too. That's why you have tidal calendars to check before you venture out onto a mudflat. I do go about two hours before the lowest level. That gives plenty of sinking time.

[Fred588]

Had a great experience with that once but I was more distracted by who I got to play with.

I have put some thought into photographing such a thing. Actually have an app on my iPhone that forecasts the lunar phases in case the opportunity ever presents itself.

You know this program?: http://www.stellarium.org/

After choosing a location it simulates the skys brightness and the exact position of any star or object. You can quite simulate the exact movement of the sun or moon or whatever you want. (Just in case you want to know more than just the times all those cellphone-weather-apps tell you)

Oh yes. Being an amateur astronomer has benefits too.

Around here it has more to do with horizon than anything else. Mountains and trees such as Fred's "Green Wall" have more bearing on where and how long the moon and her sisters are visible. The best place I ever had was in flat, open, Southern Illinois on the Mississippi with Kristine. I'd love to be able to do that again and take photos there at the right time with the right person.

The so-called "green screen" or "blue screen" is a way around the "green wall" for photos and videos but it is not as easy as it sounds.

[The Highwayman]

I daren't go sinking in tidal areas for obvious reasons although I have heard of tidal calendars.
I was at Morecambe Bay late last year for a sosial event but I did not dare venture out onto the bay as the area is incredibly vast indeed and the tide comes in faster than a person can run.

The quicksand there has caught many people out but I have to say I would very much like to experience it there but I would never try it alone.

A few years ago a Horsewoman and a horse got trapped in quicksand there (I love Horsewoman in quicksand)!! Fortunately both were rescued and all ended well.

But like I say. I would rather stay cautious of tidal spots.

[bogbud]

I daren't go sinking in tidal areas for obvious reasons although I have head of tidal calendars.
I was at Morecambe Bay late last year for a sosial event but I did not dare venture out onto the bay as the area is incredibly vast indeed and the tide comes in faster than a person can run

The quicksand there has caught many people out but I have to say I would very much like to experience it there but I would never try it alone.

A few years ago a Horsewoman and a horse got trapped in quicksand there (I love Horsewoman in quicksand)!! Fortunately both were rescued and all ended well.

But like I say. I would rather stay cautious of tidal spots.

Seems you're on the wrong end of the UK. I have read a lot of reports and seen lots of pictures of people enjoying themselves in the Essex Mudflats. There are also a lot of little brooks and estuaries that are not on plain view and therefore much better suited for our business.
I have been at multiple places at the north sea (not UK) and never seen real quicksand, but lots of soft spots.