This month, we turn our lenses toward something that is both friend and foe.
Loved and hated.
But always beautiful.

That's right — we're heading back to an old friend: the Moon.

In honor of NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission, February's challenge is dedicated to our celestial neighbor. But in true S.W.A.G. spirit, we're not looking for just another moon photo — we want creativity, vision, and personality.

Think outside the orbit:

Compose a dramatic moonrise over your favorite landscape.
Capture a moonlit nightscape with stars shimmering nearby.
Create a collage of lunar phases that tells a story.
Or, for the gearheads among us, take us on a tour of a crater or rile using your biggest telescope.

The Moon's the limit!

And that's not all — February also marks the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Horse. So feel free to add symbolic touches, cultural nods, or even creative interpretations tied to renewal, strength, and movement.

Bonus Challenge:
For those ready to push their limits — see if you can capture a lunar transit of Artemis II. It'll be tough, but when has S.W.A.G. ever backed down from a challenge?

Let's light up February with moonlight and imagination.

And as always, Per Aspera, Ad Astra

🌕 February S.W.A.G. Challenge: “To the Moon and Back!” 🌕