October 23rd Solar Eclipse at Sunset MN

October 23rd Solar Eclipse at Sunset MN · 09:27 PM

The October 23rd Solar Eclipse.
Shows sun eclipsed by moon, wrapped in clouds and covered by silhouette of trees at sunset.

Pentaxaholic · 11-01-2014, 05:34 PM

You should try taking a picture of the next solar eclipse, it is truly a CHALLENGE!

oltimer · 11-02-2014, 08:13 AM

Great shot, and the effort you had to put into this is time consuming. Well Done!

Pentaxaholic · 11-02-2014, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by oltimer

Great shot, and the effort you had to put into this is time consuming. Well Done!

You are NOT KIDDING!
It was not only time consuming, but blinding and challenging!
My first consideration was protecting the sensor in the camera from being burned by the sun!

It sounds like you have tried it, I must say the solar eclipse was the MOST challenging subject I ever photographed. Reflections, lens flares, intense light,and to get a picture that looks like a picture rather than just a slice of sun on a black background is TOUGH!

It was fun though! Thanks for your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed viewing it!

oltimer · 11-03-2014, 02:48 AM

Yes, I have "tried" and "done it" many times over my 72 years. Your fore front adds much to the very sharp shot of the eclipse.

phoenixvision · 11-03-2014, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxaholic

You are NOT KIDDING!
It was not only time consuming, but blinding and challenging!
My first consideration was protecting the sensor in the camera from being burned by the sun!

It sounds like you have tried it, I must say the solar eclipse was the MOST challenging subject I ever photographed. Reflections, lens flares, intense light,and to get a picture that looks like a picture rather than just a slice of sun on a black background is TOUGH!

It was fun though! Thanks for your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed viewing it!

thanks for sharing the behind the scenes moments.....the brave are rewarded...nice one!

Pentaxaholic · 11-03-2014, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by oltimer

Yes, I have "tried" and "done it" many times over my 72 years. Your fore front adds much to the very sharp shot of the eclipse.

Thanks a lot! I decided to climb the highest point where it overlooked a lake to get this shot setting at the treetops. The amount of light from the intensity of eclipse and reflecting off the water was BLINDING to me and the camera! I took a few different ones, but this was my favorite (what I envisioned).

I always try to make the photo into a scene. I've seen too many eclipse photos that have no other elements in the photo. That is a challenge in itself when the eclipse peaks right at the setting of the sun and top of the trees!

I guess it takes someone who has actually tried it, to truly appreciate the results!
I appreciate your comments!

---------- Post added 11-03-14 at 08:35 AM ----------

Originally posted by phoenixvision

thanks for sharing the behind the scenes moments.....the brave are rewarded...nice one!

Thank you! (and you are welcome)!
I am glad you are enjoying it.

raccoon-00 · 11-13-2014, 12:13 PM

Once in a lifetime shot, well done,

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11-03-2014, 07:33 AM	#7
Pentaxaholic Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 76 Original Poster	Thanks a bunch! Originally posted by oltimer Yes, I have "tried" and "done it" many times over my 72 years. Your fore front adds much to the very sharp shot of the eclipse. Thanks a lot! I decided to climb the highest point where it overlooked a lake to get this shot setting at the treetops. The amount of light from the intensity of eclipse and reflecting off the water was BLINDING to me and the camera! I took a few different ones, but this was my favorite (what I envisioned). I always try to make the photo into a scene. I've seen too many eclipse photos that have no other elements in the photo. That is a challenge in itself when the eclipse peaks right at the setting of the sun and top of the trees! I guess it takes someone who has actually tried it, to truly appreciate the results! I appreciate your comments! ---------- Post added 11-03-14 at 08:35 AM ---------- Originally posted by phoenixvision thanks for sharing the behind the scenes moments.....the brave are rewarded...nice one! Thank you! (and you are welcome)! I am glad you are enjoying it.

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11-01-2014, 05:34 PM	#2
Pentaxaholic Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 76 Original Poster	You should try taking a picture of the next solar eclipse, it is truly a CHALLENGE!

11-02-2014, 08:13 AM	#3
oltimer New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 11	Great shot, and the effort you had to put into this is time consuming. Well Done!

11-02-2014, 09:20 PM	#4
Pentaxaholic Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 76 Original Poster	Originally posted by oltimer Great shot, and the effort you had to put into this is time consuming. Well Done! You are NOT KIDDING! It was not only time consuming, but blinding and challenging! My first consideration was protecting the sensor in the camera from being burned by the sun! It sounds like you have tried it, I must say the solar eclipse was the MOST challenging subject I ever photographed. Reflections, lens flares, intense light,and to get a picture that looks like a picture rather than just a slice of sun on a black background is TOUGH! It was fun though! Thanks for your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed viewing it!

11-03-2014, 02:48 AM	#5
oltimer New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 11	Yes, I have "tried" and "done it" many times over my 72 years. Your fore front adds much to the very sharp shot of the eclipse.

11-03-2014, 06:01 AM	#6
phoenixvision Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by Pentaxaholic You are NOT KIDDING! It was not only time consuming, but blinding and challenging! My first consideration was protecting the sensor in the camera from being burned by the sun! It sounds like you have tried it, I must say the solar eclipse was the MOST challenging subject I ever photographed. Reflections, lens flares, intense light,and to get a picture that looks like a picture rather than just a slice of sun on a black background is TOUGH! It was fun though! Thanks for your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed viewing it! thanks for sharing the behind the scenes moments.....the brave are rewarded...nice one!

11-13-2014, 12:13 PM	#8
raccoon-00 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 136	Once in a lifetime shot, well done,