Solar Eclipse Photos - No Glasses Necessary.

in #life9 years ago

What started out as a potentially disappointing scenario, turned out to be a huge blessing in disguise!

As 1:30pm EST approached, the skies were overcast and cloudy over the western Pennsylvania region. There was even a rumble of thunder in off to the north. How disappointing! I've always has a love for astronomy and the opportunity to see a near-full eclipse was going to be ruined by a bunch of rain clouds!

As it turned out. These clouds provided just enough shielding so that I and my girls could watch the 2017 Solar Eclipse with our naked eyes. No Glasses Required!

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Here are a couple of close up shot.

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Move out of the way, bird!

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What a memorable event! And what a blessing that we could see it and take pictures!

All I can say is that we're looking forward to 2024, when Pittsburgh PA gets a 97% eclipse!

Thanks!

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Nice pictures! What camera did you use to take them?

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Very nice pictures! Thank you. Glad you got to see it without glasses. I didn't know that was possible, even with the clouds. That is awesome for you and your girls! yay!

Great content!

Those photos came out great, @nikethemutt! And no glasses required, awesome.

I thought I was fortunate to have clear skys when recorded the eclipse from TN today. Like you, I did it without glasses. Unlike your photos, mine did show a prominent shape.

What an event either way! I too am looking forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Crystal clear here in MI, but we couldn't see a thing without eye protection. @ironshield

I can't stop watching/reading/listening.

nice view! plus the shadow clouds from @kp138.. perfect!

Amazing. .. Thankyou for @nikethemutt

Great shots! I love the second one,looks like the clouds opened up just for the shot! Upvoted! 😊
Check out mine here if you'd like
https://steemit.com/photography/@leemlaframboise/solar-eclipse-2017-living-in-the-north-woods