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My first Lunar Eclipse...

Started by IGastaldo, 02/21/2008 05:42AM
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Posted 02/21/2008 05:42AM | Edited 02/21/2008 02:31PM Opening Post
Ivan Gastaldo
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Even though there have been many other eclipses, I've NEVER been able to image/see one. (for some odd reason, it has always been cloudy when one was happening)

Well, tonight was NO DIFFERENT... CLOUDY! But the main difference was that today I was determined to catch it, and for 3 hours straight I shot this thing through small "sucker holes" that would show up here & there...

Needless to say, I was excited... what an awesome Eclipse this was...
Here is a composition I just cooked in Photoshop... hope you'll like it!


Clear skies to all! 8)



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Posted 02/21/2008 06:33AM #1
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Beautiful, Ivan! Hard earned too.

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Posted 02/21/2008 06:37AM #2
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We got to see it, but clouds did cover it after about 10 minutes of totality. Then it was in and out for a while. Still it looked pretty neat!
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Wow! Good job!
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Posted 02/21/2008 01:48PM #4
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Very nice indeed, Ivan!!!!
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Posted 02/21/2008 03:22PM #5
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Great! Looks like lots of work.
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Posted 02/21/2008 03:47PM #6
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Ivan, gorgeous composite! 80mm is a nice size scope for this work. I tried my C90, but couldn't focus it for some reason, most likely from the wrong adapters, I panicked and switched from my Nikon D70s + C90 to my Powershot + C11. Next time I'll be more prepared. Thanks for posting

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Posted 02/21/2008 09:02PM #7
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Hey Ivan, great shots for a first timer, even a tenth timer grin
Here is my final shot from last evening here in the Orlando area.
The clouds cleared just in time.

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