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Mousetoescamper

(5,141 posts)
Mon Apr 8, 2024, 09:43 PM Apr 2024

Clouds added a sense of mystery to the partial eclipse

Dark clouds obscured the eclipse during the 3-4 minutes that the moon covered 91% of the sun. While I didn't get any useable exposures during the peak, I'm not disappointed. Hope you enjoy these shots.




After reading some of your responses, I think this one needs some explanation. I took this with my filterless backup camera when the light had a spectral quality--the eclipse's half-light--which is distinct from the change in light when a cloud covers the sun. I took several other shots trying to capture the spectral light, but this is my favorite, partly because it reminds me of the celestial clouds in the "Blessing from the Lord" scene in the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.




I held a pair of grill tongs in front of the lens and this is the baffling result.




Taken five minutes before the end of the eclipse. There are two sunspots visible.

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Clouds added a sense of mystery to the partial eclipse (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 OP
Some really cool images there! Diamond_Dog Apr 2024 #1
Thanks! I added an explanation about the cloud cave. Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #5
I especially like the one 3rd from the top. 3catwoman3 Apr 2024 #2
One of my favorites too. I added an explanation above the photo. Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #6
Very nice shots, Mousetoes. brer cat Apr 2024 #3
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #7
Wonderful images, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2024 #4
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #8
Really gorgeous stuff. Wish I could have been there! 🌘🌒 Hekate Apr 2024 #9
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #11
Wow! Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2024 #10
Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #12
Actually it makes it much more interesting! HAB911 Apr 2024 #13
Of the 156 shots I took during the eclipse, those with clouds are my favorites Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #14
Fabulous! justaprogressive Apr 2024 #15
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #16

Diamond_Dog

(34,622 posts)
1. Some really cool images there!
Mon Apr 8, 2024, 09:56 PM
Apr 2024

The third one looks like an ice cave!

What a great experience, eh? It seemed like that last skinny little sliver took forever to disappear. And, poof, it was all over with so fast! TY for sharing your photos.

brer cat

(26,260 posts)
3. Very nice shots, Mousetoes.
Mon Apr 8, 2024, 10:12 PM
Apr 2024

This was certainly a great day for photographers. Probably not many thought to have grill tongs handy.

Mousetoescamper

(5,141 posts)
7. Thanks!
Mon Apr 8, 2024, 10:34 PM
Apr 2024
The grill was nearby on my deck and I wanted to see if I could get a shot of something in the foreground; my bass-akwards attempt at forced perspective.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,083 posts)
4. Wonderful images, my dear Mousetoescamper!
Mon Apr 8, 2024, 10:23 PM
Apr 2024

Love 'em all!

I cannot explain the grill tong photo, but I think it's fantastic!

Thank you for sharing.

Mousetoescamper

(5,141 posts)
8. Thanks!
Mon Apr 8, 2024, 10:38 PM
Apr 2024

The grill tongs image remains a mystery. My bass-ackwards attempt at forced perspective resulted in something completely different.

Hekate

(94,636 posts)
9. Really gorgeous stuff. Wish I could have been there! 🌘🌒
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 12:20 AM
Apr 2024

Lucky DU to have so many skilled photographers!

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