For the first time in 99 years a coast to coast total solar eclipse cast its shadow over the continental United States. Everywhere from Oregon to South Carolina was in the 70 mile wide path of Totality. After a hectic morning I managed to get a camera and headed outside to get some shots of this rare celestial event.
This shot I took out in the Blueberry Barrens in West Kennebunk Maine. The sun was so high in the sky by 2:30pm that there was no chance to frame it against any earthbound object for reference. A passing cloud came along at just the right time to help dim the light and add an almost spooky atmosphere to this picture.
This shot I took out in the Blueberry Barrens in West Kennebunk Maine. The sun was so high in the sky by 2:30pm that there was no chance to frame it against any earthbound object for reference. A passing cloud came along at just the right time to help dim the light and add an almost spooky atmosphere to this picture.
I took a second shot a short time later at home, this time I decided to improvise a dark glass filter using an old glass picture frame and a candle. I tempered the glass over the flame until it blackened, carefully moving the flame to different areas to avoid shattering the glass. It actually worked pretty well for something that I created in a matter of 2 minutes. See the result on the right. I will have another shot at this only with totality in a few years time when the eclipse comes to Maine. For that I will be ready with my very best gear.
