I think this composite image illustrates very well the changing color and brightness of the Moon as it rises. Moon colors not modified.

Details:
2014 08 11 21:24 – 21:41 MDT
Henday and Yellowhead NW, Edmonton, AB
Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Moon 1/20 – 1/40 sec, f/6.3, 180 mm, ISO 200