Thanks, everyone, for your comments. It really was a stunning sight, one of the most beautiful moon rises I've seen. (No wise cracks, Pepper!
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The blue cast in the photo reflects the original color of the scene, and the stark contrast of the white birch trees against the dark pines adds to the beauty. If you look closely, you can just make out a summer cottage in the woods behind the birches.
What I also like about the scene was how the moon back-lit a small area of thin, wispy clouds.
I have posted a
1024 X 756 pixel version of the picture in PhotoPost, if anyone would like to use it as wallpaper.