Solar Eclipse 2017 - DPChallenge Forums

08/21/2017 04:16:21 PM · #126

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by vawendy:
Holy crap!! That was one of the coolest things I've ever seen!!

:-D Glad you were able to see it. Sounds awesome. Our oldest one went down to South Carolina and he said the same thing.

What surprised me was how much light we still HAD here with the sun being obscured by 83%. Thought it was going to be a bit darker. Barely dimmed.

We were amazed, as well!! That the vast majority of the sun was covered and it was only a bit dimmer.

What was weird was that the world was desaturated. It was heading towards twilight but not golden hour. Really quite freaky.

08/21/2017 04:17:50 PM · #127

When it was getting pretty dark, the cicadas all started chirping really loudly. That was cool/freaky.

08/21/2017 04:21:34 PM · #128

Originally posted by vawendy:

When it was getting pretty dark, the cicadas all started chirping really loudly. That was cool/freaky.

It's things like this that you don't even think about that I heard was the coolest part.

Like, the clouds surrounding it seemed as though it had a sunset/sunrise color to them... Or take for example Cory posted on Facebook that he noticed plane lights became more vibrant during it.

NikonJeb

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

08/21/2017 05:48:18 PM · #129

I noticed a distinct pressure change when we were at the most eclipsed. It was really weird.

I didn't realize we had an Eclipse challenge. Darn!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

08/21/2017 06:00:30 PM · #130

I decided to play golf during the eclipse, as I think I said earlier, and it was keen-o! It started getting dimmer and cooler and the winds picked up and the birds were making less noise. But the golf went on :-)

salmiakki

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

08/22/2017 07:54:37 AM · #131

This is cool :)
https://qz.com/1058842/solar-eclipse-2017-photo-the-iss-just-pulled-off-the-photobomb-of-a-lifetime/?utm_source=atlfb

JunieMoon

Sony Alpha a7 II

Sony FE 3.5-5.6/28-70 mm OSS

08/22/2017 09:51:12 AM · #132

What is the lowest score you will cast? I mean, my cumulative is sort of low. I did photograph the partial in Connecticut, but they aren't soectacular, wow photos. Do I enter, or don't I? Do voters intend to be ruthless on this one?

08/22/2017 09:58:41 AM · #133

Originally posted by JunieMoon:

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say there will be a select few that stand out and the rest will be mediocre... This is due to the fact that it's a pretty difficult thing to capture. Just my two pennies - I think that the overall scores will be fairly low with the exception of the few that stand out (those will be in the upper 6 range in my opinion). We'll see though. I've been known to be wrong from time to time... Just as my ex... *smirks*

Sony FE 3.5-5.6/28-70 mm OSS

08/22/2017 10:06:45 AM · #134

Mine didn't turn out well. They were fuzzy, and I'm not sure why.

JunieMoon

Sony Alpha a7 II

08/22/2017 10:13:52 AM · #135

Originally posted by vawendy:

Mine didn't turn out well. They were fuzzy, and I'm not sure why.

Some of that can be cleared up in post processing. You may have had too low a shutter speed. I actually photographed mine at the smallest aperture I could, (36.) Then I had the shutter at one point up to 1/4000 with an ISO of 54. They actually came out fairly clear, but the ones that were fuzzy I did extreme tonal adjustments in post processing and was able to get a much more defined outline. Still, the photos are pretty bland. Kind of boring topic I would think to vote on. Well, I have 6 days to decide if I want to run the risk of a 4 or 3 vote total.

Message edited by author 2017-08-22 10:15:32.

Ja-9

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

08/22/2017 10:33:26 AM · #136

Originally posted by vawendy:

Mine didn't turn out well. They were fuzzy, and I'm not sure why.

Wendy, I had to adjust my focus after it started...glad I did. I had it set on infinity but that needed to be adjusted further. Once I did that they are all nice n sharp.

June enter!!! You shot...even the partials are more interesting to me...my lowest score will be a 5. Because if you took the time to shoot and you got an image - you get a 5 minimally...everything else is up from that!!!

Sony FE 3.5-5.6/28-70 mm OSS

08/22/2017 10:37:35 AM · #137

Originally posted by Ja-9:

my lowest score will be a 5. Because if you took the time to shoot and you got an image - you get a 5 minimally...everything else is up from that!!!

Weirdly enough, I was kinda thinking the same thing. I didn't give myself a hard cut off like Janine, but I know my votes will be high even for the blander looking ones based on the fact that I know it's a difficult topic. Effort means more to me on this challenge than most other challenges.

JunieMoon

Sony Alpha a7 II

08/22/2017 11:37:35 AM · #138

Originally posted by Ja-9:

Originally posted by vawendy:
Mine didn't turn out well. They were fuzzy, and I'm not sure why.

Wendy, I had to adjust my focus after it started...glad I did. I had it set on infinity but that needed to be adjusted further. Once I did that they are all nice n sharp.

June enter!!! You shot...even the partials are more interesting to me...my lowest score will be a 5. Because if you took the time to shoot and you got an image - you get a 5 minimally...everything else is up from that!!!

Okay, the arguments have convinced me. I will enter, and stop worrying about scores. This is supposed to be fun and also a way to challenge our abilities. I have never shot a solar eclipse before, so I learned a lot yesterday. Now I can't wait for the
2024 eclipse in the Great Lakes Region. Plan on getting a few more fun gadgets for that one.

pgirish007

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

08/22/2017 01:00:06 PM · #139

This is what I captured yesterday! I hope you like it :)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/22/2017 01:07:31 PM · #140

Originally posted by pgirish007:

This is what I captured yesterday! I hope you like it :)

I'm going to assume you have another that you put in the challenge??

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

08/22/2017 01:26:18 PM · #141

One of the amazing Shots from the 2017 Total Eclipse

Another one.

This one includes the ISS - One of the coolest IMHO

pgirish007

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

08/22/2017 01:34:41 PM · #142

ohh right! I didn't think that way but thanks for pointing out! and YES this will NOT be in the challenge :D

Originally posted by mbrutus2009:

Originally posted by pgirish007:
This is what I captured yesterday! I hope you like it :)

I'm going to assume you have another that you put in the challenge??

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

08/22/2017 05:28:51 PM · #143

Well I'm NOT posting anything here... I haven't decided what's going in the challenge yet, LOL. Heck, haven't really finished processing yet. All I can say is, "mann" did I get a great location. I was at the Mann Creek Reservoir just north of Weiser, ID. Free camping (federal land) and a very nice, moderately-sized group of folks from all over the world. We even had a "totality wedding!"