Craters Mercator and Campanus
By Chris Lee
Observed at Bristol UK
23rd May 2010
This is my second sketch of a lunar feature. Trying to balance sketch shape accuracy and colour contours is not as straightforward as globulars/clusters! However it gives me something to attempt while we have these lighter evenings…
Sketched at the scope using 2B, 4B and 6B on a field sketch pad (white, medium surface cartridge). I use a colour gradation scale (1-10) which I update later. The sketch is then scanned into Photoshope where I blend the sketch onto a gray mottled background as well as cloning away the gradation figures. I add additional information using “Virtual Moon”.
Chris Lee
My first impression: “Ooooo…. pretty!”
Great rendition of these two beautiful craters.
Thanks! -Andy
Chris,
A beautiful and striking pair of creaters sketched in a very striking manner.
Frank 🙂