Eclipse Effect by maggiemae

Eclipse Effect

This is outside the little historic hotel that we are staying at. Our hostess let us share her eclipse glasses and we excitedly watched the event together. Dancing in the shadows. Maximum eclipse was at 11.35 in Salt Lake City.
Three good things;
1. I bought a new camera! A Fujifilm X-T20 mirrorless. Next photo should be from that providedI can work out what all the knobs are for!
2. I also bought some new clothes having left a whole drawerful at the last hotel!
3. Hugs with our hostess.
Were you in a totality zone? Wasn't it incredible?!
August 22nd, 2017  
We got nothing but smoke and haze and then the world getting darker. It was hard to know there was a 91% eclipse above my yard, and have to watch it on NASA live feed but it was also an amazing job they did and worth watching.
August 22nd, 2017  
I've been watching it on our news and it looked incredible. Like your choice of b&w.
August 22nd, 2017  
@alophoto It was both inspiring and terrifying in a way. Good to know that the sun will come out again!
August 22nd, 2017  
@pandorasecho We watched on NASA and went out every now and then to see it through proper glasses.
August 22nd, 2017  
Exciting for you to be at the right place st the right time.. look forward to seeing your new camera shots..
August 22nd, 2017  
An eclipse must've been exciting to see. Enjoy your new camera.
August 22nd, 2017  
great timing to be there for the eclipse
August 22nd, 2017  
great excuses for new things!
August 22nd, 2017  
Neat comparison shots of the eclipse light...#2 Fun :)
August 22nd, 2017  
@seattlite It was fun Gloria - they were all summer stuff but we are in the middle of winter stuff at home so won't be able to wear them!
August 23rd, 2017  
I love that you show the difference in this diptych. Quite a spectacle to be a part of isn't it?

Sorry about your clothes but you will soon be able to wear the new ones at home too. Congratulations on the camera and looking forward to the new pictures
August 23rd, 2017  
@grammyn Thanks Katy - still working that camera out!
August 23rd, 2017  
@maggiemae I can wait
August 23rd, 2017  
like how you showed the differences with the time stamps
August 23rd, 2017  
So many things. Yes, the eclipse is a unique experience, good luck with the new camera and was the clothing left accidentally or a ploy to go shopping ??
August 23rd, 2017  
No, Tony, I was so annoyed with myself - always check the drawers and under the bed. Forgot my drawer! But shopping is not always bad!
August 23rd, 2017  
Awesome shots
August 23rd, 2017  
New American clothes! You will have clothes like none of your friends this summer! I was just thinking how frightening an eclipse must have been in years gone past when no one knew what was going on!
Younwill be ready for home I expect but what a time you have had!
August 23rd, 2017  
Clever photo.
August 23rd, 2017  
I just love your stories, Maggie! So much fun and you take things in stride. Left a drawer full of clothes? That is one way to get a new wardrobe! LOL! I hope you like your new camera too...you gave your other one a real workout, to our advantage. :)
August 24th, 2017  
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