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Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 01:41 PM Mar 2024

I see spots

My new glass filter arrived today. This is one of a few shots I took this afternoon. I'm ready for the April 8 solar eclipse!


This shot was taken in 2017 using a filter I made from a cardboard tube and the filter from a pair of eclipse glasses. I eventually used the filter to take shots of the 2017 total solar eclipse from a site near the NorthCarolina/Tennessee border.

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I see spots (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Mar 2024 OP
Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2024 #1
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Mar 2024 #4
OK, Now we will expect some great eclipse photos posted here! Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #2
I'll give it my best shot, weather permitting! Mousetoescamper Mar 2024 #5
No, I don't have any fancy camera equipment. Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #7
Spots? Ya wanna see Spots?!!! (😉) electric_blue68 Mar 2024 #3
I encourage you to post more of your digital art. I love "Yellow Glow" Mousetoescamper Mar 2024 #6

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts)
1. Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 01:52 PM
Mar 2024

Those are great photos!

I'm really happy for you. You will see the eclipse. Alas, when AndyS passed away, so did my opportunity to see it.

Are you near the path of totality?

Enjoy! I can't wait to see your photos.

Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
4. Thanks!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 06:33 PM
Mar 2024

The eclipse will be partial here in South Central PA, with the moon covering 91% of the sun. To see any portion of the sun in shadow will be exciting. I might travel to the northwestern corner of the state where the eclipse will be total. Lodging and campgrounds along the path of totality are already booked in many areas, but I could make it a day trip. I'm reluctant to travel that day, though. The traffic was stop and go much of the way during my returning from North Carolina to PA following the total eclipse of 2017. It took about 10 hours to get there and about 15 hours to get home.

Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
5. I'll give it my best shot, weather permitting!
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 06:41 PM
Mar 2024

The eclipse will be partial here, with 91% of the sun covered by the moon. I think your home is probably in or very near to the path of totality. Are you planning to take some shots?

Diamond_Dog

(35,177 posts)
7. No, I don't have any fancy camera equipment.
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 07:28 PM
Mar 2024

Here in NE Ohio we’ll be right in the path, that’s true. I’ll just experience it like most everyone else. 🙂

electric_blue68

(18,724 posts)
3. Spots? Ya wanna see Spots?!!! (😉)
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 02:30 PM
Mar 2024

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a particular style of digital art I do
This one's "Yellow Glow" 👍

You realize a bunch of DU'rs will be vicariously living this incredible event through you! 😄👍

However seeing the high quality of your photos I'm almost positive you'll continue a great run!
May your travel, and weather all work out well! 👍 📷 ☀️📷

Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
6. I encourage you to post more of your digital art. I love "Yellow Glow"
Thu Mar 21, 2024, 06:52 PM
Mar 2024

I do something similar using photos. I'll DM one to you and maybe we can exchange some more.

Thanks for your good wishes!



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