Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Annular Solar Eclipse

We happened to be driving to Albuquerque on Sunday (more on this brief but long road trip later), and of course I had to pull off the road to see the annular solar eclipse, which was fully visible from our location. I don't have the right equipment to get worthwhile photos but I did manage to get a couple that I want to post.
This was one of the most amazing natural things I've ever seen in my life, and I wish my photographs did it justice. And it's an obvious choice for my Skywatch Friday post.
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26 comments:

  1. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comMay 23, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    But I'm so glad you posted what you did see. Here in Florida nothing showed up at all.

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  2. Sylvia KMay 23, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Your photos are superb, Al! How wonderful to be able to see the eclipse! As you know, it wasn't visible in the northwest, but it was raining anyway, so we would have missed it regardless! Your photos are the next best thing anyway!! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia

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  3. MarilynMay 23, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    It was cloudy here, so missed it! I do appreciate your pictures as they are from a real blog friend.♥♫

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  4. sonia a. mascaroMay 23, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Wow! Fantastic the pictures of the annular solar eclipses! Your photographs did it justice for sure.

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  5. ZielonaMilaMay 23, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Fantastic photographs, fine views. I am greeting

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  6. Wild_BillMay 23, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I just knew you'd have photos of this. It was not visible in the east. So cool and wonderful. Thank you for sharing these!

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  7. ColleenMay 23, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Wow!!!

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  8. CheriMay 23, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Pretty cool!

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  9. Tina´s PicStoryMay 24, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    .... getting goosebuds :) wonderful and amazing shots of this great event!

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  10. RajeshMay 24, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Truly awesome shots of solar eclipse.

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  11. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    That first frame is incredible!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  12. CarolaMay 24, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Wonderful eclipse shots. The first one is perfect. Fantastic sky watch. I understand that this must have been very special to watch in natural.

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  13. CarverMay 24, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Fantastic eclipse shots!

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  14. BarbMay 24, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Amazing, Al - I missed it while in Aspen but am glad to see your photos. I love the cloud one!

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  15. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Thank you for this joy for the sense of sight. Years since last seen with me own eyes. Please have a good Friday.


    daily athens photo

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  16. Black Jack's CarolMay 24, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I would call these "worthwhile" indeed! How neat to see this!

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  17. Yogi♪♪♪May 24, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Oh, I think your pics are great. It was way too low on the horizon in Oklahoma so I missed out on it.

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  18. Light and VoicesMay 24, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Clap. Clapping. Still clapping. I missed the eclipse. Your blog post is incredible.
    Joyce M

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  19. JimMay 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Amazing.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  20. ArijaMay 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Great that you captured it at al Al. Gaelyn has some great shots of the whole sequence. Well worth having a look.
    Isn't it just the most magical experience? I saw it 40 years ago and am sill in awe of the wonder.

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  21. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Oh goodness - these shots are spectacular!

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  22. Kim, USAMay 25, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    Wow these photos are special!!

    SWF

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  23. NatureStopMay 25, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Nice!Have a great weekend!

    Shantana.

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  24. Debbie TaillieuMay 25, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Great pictures!!

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  25. Spare Parts and PicsMay 25, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I think these are great captures!

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  26. eileeninmdMay 26, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Al, great captures of the eclipse. You were lucky to see it. I enjoyed your photos, happy skywatching!

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