This photograph was taken during a lunar eclipse in the winter of '04-'05. I took this using a long exposure, about 5 minutes, with a wide aperture.

Unfortunately, to this day, I am unable to fully explain the results of this photograph, but it is as it is, despite my ignorance. It's companion shot offers a slightly different composition.

For more information on solar and lunar eclipses, visit http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html.