The clear sky last night to see this was a blessing from the Lord. This photo was taken near the darkest point at 3:56 am (and has been enhanced in Photoshop). I used a Canon SX50, and this shot was taken with a 1 second exposure, f6.5, ISO400, 1200mm equivalent.
What great beauty--just because of a shadow. It puts me in mind of the verse that says God rested after the six days of creation. Even this "little" piece of process creation is first class work.
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Thanks, OG! :-)
Dang nice shot there, TD! I took one years ago, though it didn't come out as well. I did wake around 4:15 and saw it from my window, though, so that counts in my book.
Perhaps the best eclipse I've experienced was a total solar. I drove from Oregon City to east of The Dalles, camera at the ready - but was completely unprepared for what happened: A wall of blackness raced up the Gorge at unimaginable speed, and struck with physical impact. That was scary, and I could see why earlier people were awed.
I did get off a shot, but lack the skills you have. Still, I can look at that diamond ring and relive the experience.
Thanks for this shot! Way better than I could do.
Hey - sorry about this, I shoulda asked first. I copied your photo and made it bigger, then posted it here:
http://maxredline.typepad.com/maxredline/2014/10/annoyances-cool-stuff.html
I'll pull it off if you want; I just liked it but thought it'd be even better looking enlarged a bit. I did give you full credit, but apologize for not getting use-permission first.
I get ahead of myself sometimes.
Max, I give you blanket permission to post anything I put up. Remember I'm the unofficial president of your fan club. Heh.
I remember your post (or was it a comment?) on the last partial solar eclipse mentioning that amazing experience you had. I know of others who have said something similar.
It's not my photography. It's the camera (Canon SX50 which you can get for $399, or $359 if you hit it right, on Amazon). It has a 50x optical zoom and manual controls. That, a tripod, and a clear sky are the secret.
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