Blade Canyon
Senior Member
One month from tomorrow, a total eclipse of the sun will pass over a chunk of the USA. I plan to drive a few hours to see it. Anyone planning some special way to shoot it?
I'm going to take my camera, put the lens cap on, turn it off, and leave it in the truck.
Nope... Just not my sorta thaaang.... Anyone planning some special way to shoot it?
I have the same feeling. Better to just observe it and look at professional photos later. Be in the experience... I did the same thing at the last shuttle launch. No pics, just watched.
One month from tomorrow, a total eclipse of the sun will pass over a chunk of the USA. I plan to drive a few hours to see it. Anyone planning some special way to shoot it?
I came across this video which shows what is supposed to happen during a total eclipse. Although I'm not in the path of a total eclipse (70-73% here), I'm wondering if the glowing horizon will be visible in my area. I might try to take photos at my church and see if the glowing horizon is visible without getting the sun in my frame.
My understanding is that it takes about 90% coverage to notice any difference in daylight.
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Here's a pre-eclipse test shot of the sun... if you look at about the 8 o'clock position, you can see some sun spots. I plan to shoot as many shots as I can tomorrow... hoping for the weather to hold up... We're projected to see about 85% here in Florida...