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The peak of the annular eclipse at 4:04 a.m., May 31, 2003, Iceland. Exposure 2 seconds at f/8.

Photo of the Day: The peak of the annular eclipse at 4:04 a.m., May 31, 2003, Iceland. Exposure 2 seconds at f/8. 2003.
All other photos from this day:
Waterford Crystal, Ireland.
2025		 Waterford Crystal, Ireland. This is part of the college football USA Coaches championship trophy.
2025		 Waterford Crystal, Ireland.
2025		 Waterford Crystal, Ireland. Price is 28,861.79 Euros without VAT.
2025		 Waterford Crystal, Ireland. Price is 17,439.02 Euros without VAT.
2025		 Waterford Crystal, Ireland. The craftsman is using a mold to form the piece.
2025
Waterford Crystal, Ireland. The piece comes out of the mold.
2025		 Waterford Crystal, Ireland. Etching.
2025		 Waterford Crystal, Ireland.
2025		 Waterford Crystal, Ireland.
2025		 Jamesonīs Midleton Distillery, Ireland.
2025		 Jamesonīs Midleton Distillery. Jameson whiskey is triple-distilled, so three giant pots are needed.
2025
The first of many whiskey tours in Ireland, Jamesonīs Midleton Distillery.
2025		 Moose in Custer Gallatin National Forest south of Red Lodge.
2025		 Moose in Custer Gallatin National Forest south of Red Lodge.
2025		 Moose in Custer Gallatin National Forest south of Red Lodge.
2025		 Deer in Custer Gallatin National Forest south of Red Lodge.
2025		 Flower near the Red Lodge fairgrounds.
2024
Blackbird, Clarkīs Fork Waterfowl Production Area near Bridger, MT.
2023		 Elk on trailcam, Wind Cave National Park.
2015		 Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
2010		 Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
2010		 George Washington statue and Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
2010		 Site of the Constitutional Convention, Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
2010
US Senate Chamber 1790-1800, Congress Hall (next to Independence Hall), Philadelphia.
2010		 City Hall, Philadelphia.
2010		 USS New Jersey, across the harbor from Philadelphia.
2010		 At 3:33 a.m. one of the somewhat clear views of the partial phase. Six minutes later and it clouded over again. Exposure 1/4 second at f/8.
2003		 At about 3:50, the clouds were blocking the partial phase and it looked like we were doomed with the annular phase just a few minutes away. Unfiltered shot on Provia 100 slide film, 1v camera with 17-35 zoom.
2003		 At 4:05 a.m., just a minute after peak, viewing conditions improved slightly but the moon had moved off center already. Exposure 1 second at f/8.
2003
The view continues to clear but at 4:08 a.m. we're back into a partial phase. Exposure 1/8 second at f/8.
2003		 Here's my portable solar observatory, Canon 1D camera, 100-400 lens with 1.4x extender, solar filter rubber-banded to the front of the lens. Also note the hand-held solar filter sticking out of camera bag. Never look at the sun without protection!
2003		 Kodak DC290, cardinal in my back yard.
2001

 

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