I was in a major sulk at 9.30 when very heavy cloud meant that the solar eclipse was no more than a slight dulling and chilling of a dull chill morning. Having been sent abroad for work when we had our last one I was feeling especially cheated. But, having slunk inside, I noticed that the day brightened more that just a little and nipped outside again to realise that the clouds were thinning. I was delighted that 45 minutes after the 'peak' there was still a noticeable shadow. And no need for fancy glasses though I felt very sorry for all the schools that had invested in them - and all the kids who were excited about using them. Five minutes later I was telling everybody on the street, on my way to meet Rebecca and Gloria, to look at the breaks in the cloud. Most responses were somewhere between delight and fear of the mad woman.
I like the ethereal feel of this shot. Wish I'd paid more attention on Friday: I looked out, saw it was cloudy and then didn't think any more about the eclipse.
our eclipse was bright blue clear skies and an eary 30 minutes or so of long shadows. I didn't photograph it because it wasn't sure how to expose for it, was worried about the bright light having some 'eclipse'icle' effect on the sensor ....oh and we are not meant to ake cameras into school, This is pretty cool Judith
