“Eclipse Junction”

This past summer we had a total solar eclipse across the U.S.,
» https://365project.org/rhoing/365/2017-08-21
» https://365project.org/rhoing/365/2017-08-22
In not-quite-7 years the U.S. will have another total solar eclipse and once again we will be in the path of totality. Where do 2017 and 2024 paths of totality cross? On the lake where I row and this buoy marks the [approximate] center of the intersection of the paths. I didn't know the buoy was here, so it was a fun find.

1 year ago (“My ‘Super Moon’ contribution”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2016-11-13
2 years ago (“Vases”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2015-11-13
3 years ago (“Bumper crop this year”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2014-11-13
4 years ago (“Schlumbergera”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-11-13
5 years ago (“Sunset on Cedar Lake”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-11-13
6 years ago (“Rowing shells!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-11-13

[ IMG_20171113_143823280_HDRS675x900Atm :: cell phone ]

[Jane Anderson]

Very cool, and a nice photo of it too!

[Thom Mitchell]

@janeandcharlie Thank you! Not an easy photo in a rowing shell as it has to be a one-handed photo and getting the shell into position is two-handed … all the while the buoy is rotating!

[Rachel]

I can't believe you take photos while out on your kayak. I would capsize for sure. Great shot.

[Danette Thompson]

What a great marker.

[Thom Mitchell]

@888rachel I have three different shells (different from kayaks). This particular one — https://365project.org/rhoing/365/2017-02-22 — is the "middle" one in terms of speed and stability. To take a photo in this one and the fastest, I must
1. finish a stroke,
2. slide forward on the sliding seat,
3. tuck the oar handles under my arm,
4. then reach for a phone or camera (only a P&S).
If you consider this photo — https://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-01-24 — look at the spacing of the "puddles" … and then realize how far back the last one is already! It's because of the process: finish a stroke, slide forward...