Drone images from the big day. More to follow. Worth noting: these four images were part of an Auto Exposure Bracket set and are exactly as they came off the camera.
Solar Eclipse 2024 – Colebrook, New Hampshire 4/8/24
Flights of Fancy by William Daugherty
Saw this in Irasburg, Vermont. Just astounding. The feeling witnessing this was primal. Not human made but truly human awed. Another of nature’s astounding offerings. The brief minute , plus some seconds made it all the more precious. It left an indeliable imprint on this soul.
Very nice description Diane, as usual. I was shocked at the changes in temperature, birdsong, and generally the feeling in the air in the last few minutes before totality. Then, someone flipped the switch and BAM, we were in another dimension! I was lucky to be with a crew of like-minded people who worked together to document and enjoy the event. I’ll be creating a short documentary film about my friend Gary Weiler and his journey through astophotography, especially as it concerns eclipses. In the meantime, we can enjoy these interesting images!
It was three minutes and some seconds for us in Irasburg. Not just one minute, did not catch my error before hitting submit!
Awesome! Once again you have outdone yourself!
Thanks Dan. More to come!
Just before the last orange sliver disappeared, everyone was quiet and then the bright white halo burst around the blotted sun and it became like a moonlit night. Seeing a planet and some stars with the western sky like the sunset in your photos, all the folks were emitting sounds of deep wonder. Our ancestors did not have the hype and forewarning and so to them it was all the more of a fright/delight occurrence, I can only imagine…..Unfortunately it turned on some street lamps near the common, so the darkness was not as dark as I would have liked to see but still….better than human made fireworks without the sounds of explosions….the process of the moon eating away at the sun seems to take a long time but I think that is what made the totality so astounding.
Just before the last orange sliver disappeared, everyone was quiet and then the bright white halo burst around the blotted sun and it became like a moonlit night. Seeing a planet and some stars with the western sky like the sunset in your photos, all the folks were emitting sounds of deep wonder. Our ancestors did not have the hype and forewarning and so to them it was all the more of a fright/delight occurrence, I can only imagine…..Unfortunately it turned on some street lamps near the common, so the darkness was not as dark as I would have liked to see but still….better than human made fireworks without the sounds of explosions….the process of the moon eating away at the sun seems to take a long time but I think that is what made the totality so astounding. Not a repeat comment!
oops! it was repeat, I did not see it. So sorry!
No worries Diane. It’s always lovely to read your comments…even twice!
Incredible photos! Love the darkest one, I think number 4?
Yes! I like that one best myself. It comes closest to demonstrating what it looked like in real life to my eyes. Just an incredible experience!
It was great to meet you and Gary at the eclipse! Fabulous photos! I enjoyed our converstions and discussions; you were the best eclipse companions ever. It was great to observe your remarkable “droning”! I am looking into buying a Vespera digital camera-telescope after seeing Gary’s set-up. Thank you, Gary! On the flip-side, it took me 13 hours to drive back to Rhode Island…a real enduro. I went in and taught a full day anyway, zero sleep. My students will enjoy your pictures. Thanks again!
Hi Clete! We were talking about you this morning. You were an integral part of the Umbraphile Geek Squad, truly. Anyone who can teach AP Physics has all the requisite skills to deal with Gary and me.
Gary is packing now for his flight home. He says the Vespera 1 is an OK used purchase, but not in the league of the Vespera 2, and you might consider the Vespera Pro which will be released at the end of May. The best source will be Highpoint Scientific in New Jersey.
I’ve got a lot of work to do on the documentary but rest assured, your place in history is secure.
PS – sorry about the return trip. We were 5.5 hours which pales in comparison. I hope the students appreciated your dedication!
We stayed local and we got to the sliver but not the darkness. So glad you captured the totality of the eclipse. We did experience the quietness and calm, and it reminded me of the day of Crucifixion!
A glimpse of life eternal if we die without Redemption. Thank you for making real in these photos.