Contest 2017 Solar Eclipse Challenge!

Blueberrybob · 08-28-2017, 07:22 PM - **1 Like**

I had ideas of bracketing exposures... but as totality approached in Wyoming, I lost all intention of doing anything but watching with my own eyes. Through binoculars, we could see several pinkish/orangish solar prominences - several photographers posted images here that feature the prominences and of course the awesome corona! At one point I realized the shutter button was within reach, so I pressed it and this is what turned out. I even forgot to save a raw file. Oh well, for giving it my whole attention, I'll remember the images and experiences forever.

Great job everyone! Anyone making plans for 2019 or 2024?

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**Genobreaker** · 08-28-2017, 09:59 PM - **1 Like**

A bit late to the party, but here are 2 of mine. 1st one is a composite of the Bailey's beads at the beginning of totality and towards the end.
2nd one is a single shot right before totality is over. Do have some shots of the corona, but still needs some processing and won't make it for this.
Both taken with K-1 with 150-450mm that's been cropped in.

ignatowski · 08-28-2017, 10:03 PM - **5 Likes**

Here are a few shots taken near Columbia, Missouri with the K-1, da* 300, and 1.4x and 1.7x adapters.

**Geodude** · 08-29-2017, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by ignatowski

Here are a few shots taken near Columbia, Missouri with the K-1, da* 300, and 1.4x and 1.7x adapters.

I'm really surprised you were able to get such fantastic shots as these. I had stationed myself at Arrow Head Historic Park, dead center in the umbral path, but thick clouds began moving overhead. I decided to de-camp and hightail it south to Sedalia where there was some blue sky overhead. Didn't have time to set up for pre-totality shots, though...

ignatowski · 08-29-2017, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by Geodude

I'm really surprised you were able to get such fantastic shots as these. I had stationed myself at Arrow Head Historic Park, dead center in the umbral path, but thick clouds began moving overhead. I decided to de-camp and hightail it south to Sedalia where there was some blue sky overhead. Didn't have time to set up for pre-totality shots, though...

Got lucky with the weather, most of the clouds passed just north of us over near the Pine Ridge Recreation Area.

unp · 08-29-2017, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Roger Dier

I like your photos, UNP. Where in Carbondale did you shoot these photos? I have a few in this thread, and you can see where in Carbondale I shot mine. Your Bailey's Beads photo isn't a beads photo in the classic sense, but it's close. That's Probably because of the milky goop we were shooting through that day. Anyway, well done!

---------- Post added 08-28-17 at 06:03 PM ----------

Outstanding photos.

---------- Post added 08-28-17 at 06:04 PM ----------

Outstanding photos.

Roger,

I appreciate your comments. I do not live in Carbondale but went there just for the eclipse. I was about a mile south of SIU arena. I agree with your comment about the Bailey's Beads. My pictures are not real sharp even though I tried my best and I think the milky goop on that day played a major role in it. I also was shooting with 2 system in parallel, K-1 on wide angle and K-5 iis on tele. I wanted to shoot as many pictures of the totality as possible with both of my systems and didn't have much time to think about during the totality. I was hoping for a better Bailey's Beads picture but just got this one. Anyway, Carbondale, IL will also see the 2024 total solar eclipse and I will be there again.

Thanks,
UNP

---------- Post added 08-29-17 at 02:13 PM ----------

Originally posted by ignatowski

Here are a few shots taken near Columbia, Missouri with the K-1, da* 300, and 1.4x and 1.7x adapters.

ignatowski,

Your pictures are amazing, very very sharp; even after combining 2 teleconverters!! Just WOW!!!

I have a few questions and would appreciate if you could answer them.

1. Which solar filter did you use?
2. Can you combine 1.4x and 1.7x adapters (teleconverters) on one lens? I never thought about it!!
3. Did you use Pentax brand teleconverters or 3rd party?

Thanks,
unp

ignatowski · 08-29-2017, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by unp

Roger,

I appreciate your comments. I do not live in Carbondale but went there just for the eclipse. I was about a mile south of SIU arena. I agree with your comment about the Bailey's Beads. My pictures are not real sharp even though I tried my best and I think the milky goop on that day played a major role in it. I also was shooting with 2 system in parallel, K-1 on wide angle and K-5 iis on tele. I wanted to shoot as many pictures of the totality as possible with both of my systems and didn't have much time to think about during the totality. I was hoping for a better Bailey's Beads picture but just got this one. Anyway, Carbondale, IL will also see the 2024 total solar eclipse and I will be there again.

Thanks,
UNP

---------- Post added 08-29-17 at 02:13 PM ----------

ignatowski,

Your pictures are amazing, very very sharp; even after combining 2 teleconverters!! Just WOW!!!

I have a few questions and would appreciate if you could answer them.

1. Which solar filter did you use?
2. Can you combine 1.4x and 1.7x adapters (teleconverters) on one lens? I never thought about it!!
3. Did you use Pentax brand teleconverters or 3rd party?

Thanks,
unp

For the partials I used the "Baader AstroSolar Visual Solar Filter Film (ND 5)".

The 1.4x and 1.7x were both pentax brand. I had the 1.4x closest to the camera, then 1.7x, then da* 300mm. For focusing I used the live view magnification and aimed for the sunspots. It was very finicky and took several attempts to get it perfect. After that I taped it down which held up for the duration of the eclipse. I also used the electronic shutter which might have helped with sharpness.

unp · 08-29-2017, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by ignatowski

For the partials I used the "Baader AstroSolar Visual Solar Filter Film (ND 5)".

The 1.4x and 1.7x were both pentax brand. I had the 1.4x closest to the camera, then 1.7x, then da* 300mm. For focusing I used the live view magnification and aimed for the sunspots. It was very finicky and took several attempts to get it perfect. After that I taped it down which held up for the duration of the eclipse. I also used the electronic shutter which might have helped with sharpness.

ignatowski,

Thank you for answering my questions.

For the partials I used the "Baader AstroSolar Visual Solar Filter Film (ND 5)".
unp : I used exactly the same product on my cameras!

The 1.4x and 1.7x were both pentax brand. I had the 1.4x closest to the camera, then 1.7x, then da* 300mm.
unp : Great to know, I never thought about combining 2 teleconverters! I did many trial runs days before the eclipse and tried many different options. I used a Tamron 1.4 TC (which has a very good reputation) on my F* 300 during my trials. Realized that I was losing some sharpness with my 1.4 TC so took all my eclipse pictures without the teleconverter. I believe the Pentax TCs are better than Tamron TCs.

For focusing I used the live view magnification and aimed for the sunspots. It was very finicky and took several attempts to get it perfect. After that I taped it down which held up for the duration of the eclipse. I also used the electronic shutter which might have helped with sharpness.
unp : Nice techniques, will sure try these techniques.

Thanks,
unp

tram57 · 08-29-2017, 07:02 PM - **2 Likes**

K3, sigma 100-300F4

**Genobreaker** · 08-30-2017, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by ignatowski

Here are a few shots taken near Columbia, Missouri with the K-1, da* 300, and 1.4x and 1.7x adapters.

Great shots. I was also near Columbia. Originally was at Arrow Rock, but clouds came in so sped towards Columbia and ended up in some corn fields in MacBaine. Was worth it.

**WPRESTO** · 08-30-2017, 07:35 PM - **1 Like**

Seems like everyone was watching the eclipse.

**bjdavey** · 08-31-2017, 06:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Here's my contribution, individual images taken with K-1, 150-450 at 400, Seymour Solar filter for partial phases, PP in Lightroom. Location was Townville, SC:

dasuhu · 09-01-2017, 09:56 PM - **1 Like**

Eclipse from Oregon. Lots of smoke in the air but was able to get a decent view of the total eclipse.

K5 and 55-300 at 300mm.

jmanhughes · 09-02-2017, 03:16 PM

Didn't have much of a zoom (only 200mm) or a solar filter, but was able to snap these during totality. I think the object to the left of the eclipse is Regulus?

**alcorymizar** · 09-02-2017, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by jmanhughes

Didn't have much of a zoom (only 200mm) or a solar filter, but was able to snap these during totality. I think the object to the left of the eclipse is Regulus?

Yes, it is Regulus. Congratulations!

08-29-2017, 07:02 PM - 2 Likes	#84
tram57 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 176	end of totality, western NC K3, sigma 100-300F4 Attached Images

08-30-2017, 07:35 PM - 1 Like	#86
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Seems like everyone was watching the eclipse. Attached Images

08-31-2017, 06:13 AM - 2 Likes	#87
bjdavey Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alexandria, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 162	Here's my contribution, individual images taken with K-1, 150-450 at 400, Seymour Solar filter for partial phases, PP in Lightroom. Location was Townville, SC: Attached Images Last edited by bjdavey; 08-31-2017 at 01:04 PM.

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Geodude Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Off to another adventure Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,417	Originally posted by ignatowski Here are a few shots taken near Columbia, Missouri with the K-1, da* 300, and 1.4x and 1.7x adapters. I'm really surprised you were able to get such fantastic shots as these. I had stationed myself at Arrow Head Historic Park, dead center in the umbral path, but thick clouds began moving overhead. I decided to de-camp and hightail it south to Sedalia where there was some blue sky overhead. Didn't have time to set up for pre-totality shots, though...

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ignatowski New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 24	Originally posted by Geodude I'm really surprised you were able to get such fantastic shots as these. I had stationed myself at Arrow Head Historic Park, dead center in the umbral path, but thick clouds began moving overhead. I decided to de-camp and hightail it south to Sedalia where there was some blue sky overhead. Didn't have time to set up for pre-totality shots, though... Got lucky with the weather, most of the clouds passed just north of us over near the Pine Ridge Recreation Area.

08-29-2017, 12:05 PM	#81
unp Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 59	Originally posted by Roger Dier I like your photos, UNP. Where in Carbondale did you shoot these photos? I have a few in this thread, and you can see where in Carbondale I shot mine. Your Bailey's Beads photo isn't a beads photo in the classic sense, but it's close. That's Probably because of the milky goop we were shooting through that day. Anyway, well done! ---------- Post added 08-28-17 at 06:03 PM ---------- Outstanding photos. ---------- Post added 08-28-17 at 06:04 PM ---------- Outstanding photos. Roger, I appreciate your comments. I do not live in Carbondale but went there just for the eclipse. I was about a mile south of SIU arena. I agree with your comment about the Bailey's Beads. My pictures are not real sharp even though I tried my best and I think the milky goop on that day played a major role in it. I also was shooting with 2 system in parallel, K-1 on wide angle and K-5 iis on tele. I wanted to shoot as many pictures of the totality as possible with both of my systems and didn't have much time to think about during the totality. I was hoping for a better Bailey's Beads picture but just got this one. Anyway, Carbondale, IL will also see the 2024 total solar eclipse and I will be there again. Thanks, UNP ---------- Post added 08-29-17 at 02:13 PM ---------- Originally posted by ignatowski Here are a few shots taken near Columbia, Missouri with the K-1, da* 300, and 1.4x and 1.7x adapters. ignatowski, Your pictures are amazing, very very sharp; even after combining 2 teleconverters!! Just WOW!!! I have a few questions and would appreciate if you could answer them. 1. Which solar filter did you use? 2. Can you combine 1.4x and 1.7x adapters (teleconverters) on one lens? I never thought about it!! 3. Did you use Pentax brand teleconverters or 3rd party? Thanks, unp

08-29-2017, 02:04 PM	#82
ignatowski New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 24	Originally posted by unp Roger, I appreciate your comments. I do not live in Carbondale but went there just for the eclipse. I was about a mile south of SIU arena. I agree with your comment about the Bailey's Beads. My pictures are not real sharp even though I tried my best and I think the milky goop on that day played a major role in it. I also was shooting with 2 system in parallel, K-1 on wide angle and K-5 iis on tele. I wanted to shoot as many pictures of the totality as possible with both of my systems and didn't have much time to think about during the totality. I was hoping for a better Bailey's Beads picture but just got this one. Anyway, Carbondale, IL will also see the 2024 total solar eclipse and I will be there again. Thanks, UNP ---------- Post added 08-29-17 at 02:13 PM ---------- ignatowski, Your pictures are amazing, very very sharp; even after combining 2 teleconverters!! Just WOW!!! I have a few questions and would appreciate if you could answer them. 1. Which solar filter did you use? 2. Can you combine 1.4x and 1.7x adapters (teleconverters) on one lens? I never thought about it!! 3. Did you use Pentax brand teleconverters or 3rd party? Thanks, unp For the partials I used the "Baader AstroSolar Visual Solar Filter Film (ND 5)". The 1.4x and 1.7x were both pentax brand. I had the 1.4x closest to the camera, then 1.7x, then da* 300mm. For focusing I used the live view magnification and aimed for the sunspots. It was very finicky and took several attempts to get it perfect. After that I taped it down which held up for the duration of the eclipse. I also used the electronic shutter which might have helped with sharpness.

08-29-2017, 04:53 PM	#83
unp Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 59	Originally posted by ignatowski For the partials I used the "Baader AstroSolar Visual Solar Filter Film (ND 5)". The 1.4x and 1.7x were both pentax brand. I had the 1.4x closest to the camera, then 1.7x, then da* 300mm. For focusing I used the live view magnification and aimed for the sunspots. It was very finicky and took several attempts to get it perfect. After that I taped it down which held up for the duration of the eclipse. I also used the electronic shutter which might have helped with sharpness. ignatowski, Thank you for answering my questions. For the partials I used the "Baader AstroSolar Visual Solar Filter Film (ND 5)". unp : I used exactly the same product on my cameras! The 1.4x and 1.7x were both pentax brand. I had the 1.4x closest to the camera, then 1.7x, then da* 300mm. unp : Great to know, I never thought about combining 2 teleconverters! I did many trial runs days before the eclipse and tried many different options. I used a Tamron 1.4 TC (which has a very good reputation) on my F* 300 during my trials. Realized that I was losing some sharpness with my 1.4 TC so took all my eclipse pictures without the teleconverter. I believe the Pentax TCs are better than Tamron TCs. For focusing I used the live view magnification and aimed for the sunspots. It was very finicky and took several attempts to get it perfect. After that I taped it down which held up for the duration of the eclipse. I also used the electronic shutter which might have helped with sharpness. unp : Nice techniques, will sure try these techniques. Thanks, unp

08-30-2017, 07:26 PM	#85
Genobreaker Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 135	Originally posted by ignatowski Here are a few shots taken near Columbia, Missouri with the K-1, da* 300, and 1.4x and 1.7x adapters. Great shots. I was also near Columbia. Originally was at Arrow Rock, but clouds came in so sped towards Columbia and ended up in some corn fields in MacBaine. Was worth it.

09-02-2017, 03:16 PM	#89
jmanhughes New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 16	Didn't have much of a zoom (only 200mm) or a solar filter, but was able to snap these during totality. I think the object to the left of the eclipse is Regulus?

09-02-2017, 03:42 PM	#90
alcorymizar Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Guadalajara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 27	Originally posted by jmanhughes Didn't have much of a zoom (only 200mm) or a solar filter, but was able to snap these during totality. I think the object to the left of the eclipse is Regulus? Yes, it is Regulus. Congratulations!