Author Topic: full eclipse wed. (Read 1432 times)

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #45 on:** February 21, 2008, 02:50:17 AM »

which is unlucky for some considering that pretty much means half the planet misses the whole show.

well done druids of the western hemisphere, your gods are more righteous than the other side. celebrate by murdering a young girl.

moot · « **Reply #46 on:** February 21, 2008, 04:54:26 AM »

Ripsnort · « **Reply #47 on:** February 21, 2008, 07:45:29 AM »

Here are some shots I took last night. Makes me yearn for a 500mm lens even more.

Damn tree branches got in the way though.

lazs2 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 21, 2008, 08:02:08 AM »

Got lucky.. it was clear last night after a cloudy day. I guess most people were watching TV.. I went outside and watched it but didn't see anyone else out for blocks.

lazs

Eagler · « **Reply #49 on:** February 21, 2008, 08:53:55 AM »

Rip
which lens did you use?
What settings?
tripod?
thanks

JB88 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 21, 2008, 09:18:26 AM »

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Originally posted by lazs2
Got lucky.. it was clear last night after a cloudy day. I guess most people were watching TV.. I went outside and watched it but didn't see anyone else out for blocks.

lazs

their probably not all mushy sentimental like you are lazs.

APDrone · « **Reply #51 on:** February 21, 2008, 09:23:46 AM »

Here are a couple from here.

10 degrees (f) outside.. I didn't last until the full blood moon.

Sony A700
Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX APO
Circular Polarizing Filter
Tripod

MsBhaven · « **Reply #52 on:** February 21, 2008, 09:28:12 AM »

I got to see it last night. We could just walk out on our step and see it. I tried to take some pics but the camera kept dying. It was nice to see it though.

moot · « **Reply #53 on:** February 21, 2008, 09:54:46 AM »

Drone why didn't you set the focus manualy?

APDrone · « **Reply #54 on:** February 21, 2008, 11:07:35 AM »

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Originally posted by moot
Drone why didn't you set the focus manualy?

By the time the moon started to show red, I was so cold that it was to the point of.. "Hey.. that looks red.. time to go in!"

I went through all sorts of settings between ISO, shutter speed, and filters. I did use manual focus on occasion, but I found the AF worked better on average.

Sox62 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:08:08 PM »

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Originally posted by Donzo
About 2 min prior to total.

This the point my girlfriend and I started watching it,about five minutes after I proposed.

JB88 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:09:51 PM »

wow sox!

hope she said yes!

if so.

congrats!!!!

Maverick · « **Reply #57 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:33:14 PM »

I hope she accepted Sox!

BTW I missed the eclipse, it was (and still is!) rainy here in Louisiana.

Sox62 · « **Reply #58 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:36:13 PM »

She did.

Maverick · « **Reply #59 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:38:51 PM »

Congrats, you poor bastage.........

Remember after you are married, when you see a pretty woman, all you'll be able to do is run to the end of your chain and bark!