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Related: About this forumClouds added a sense of mystery to the partial eclipse
Dark clouds obscured the eclipse during the 3-4 minutes that the moon covered 91% of the sun. While I didn't get any useable exposures during the peak, I'm not disappointed. Hope you enjoy these shots.
After reading some of your responses, I think this one needs some explanation. I took this with my filterless backup camera when the light had a spectral quality--the eclipse's half-light--which is distinct from the change in light when a cloud covers the sun. I took several other shots trying to capture the spectral light, but this is my favorite, partly because it reminds me of the celestial clouds in the "Blessing from the Lord" scene in the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
I held a pair of grill tongs in front of the lens and this is the baffling result.
Taken five minutes before the end of the eclipse. There are two sunspots visible.

Diamond_Dog
(38,027 posts)The third one looks like an ice cave!
What a great experience, eh? It seemed like that last skinny little sliver took forever to disappear. And, poof, it was all over with so fast! TY for sharing your photos.
Mousetoescamper
(6,436 posts)And you are most welcome!
3catwoman3
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(6,436 posts)brer cat
(27,068 posts)This was certainly a great day for photographers. Probably not many thought to have grill tongs handy.
Mousetoescamper
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CaliforniaPeggy
(154,800 posts)Love 'em all!
I cannot explain the grill tong photo, but I think it's fantastic!
Thank you for sharing.
Mousetoescamper
(6,436 posts)The grill tongs image remains a mystery. My bass-ackwards attempt at forced perspective resulted in something completely different.
Hekate
(98,975 posts)Lucky DU to have so many skilled photographers!
Mousetoescamper
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HAB911
(9,734 posts)Nice shots!
Mousetoescamper
(6,436 posts)Thanks!
justaprogressive
(5,059 posts)Great Shots!
Mousetoescamper
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