I was actually excited when i heard about this months ago and was looking forward to it. Didnt find out until a week ago that NJ wasnt getting the 100%. Still, i guess, it was cool. I mean, from what i read, i was expecting night sky with different stars and 4 planets in sight, lol, so i guess a little disappointing.
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very cool pic though
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Well, if youâd have stopped vaping for a couple of minutes the clouds would have dissipated!
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I already posted these but what the heckâŚIâm proud of them! Also I know it was a bummer with the clouds, but I simply LOVE those anyway @Maureeenie
First one I took (big lump in my throatâŚso awestruck)
Better zoom this stuffâŚ
Can I get the diamond ring? Well if I knew more about photography I think maybe an exposure setting would have kept the light from bleeding into the center. Meh, I can look at professional ones on the internet. This is the best I could do and witnessing it? Holy smoke!
So a message for the young ones in the US (or anyone anywhere, I just donât know eclipse future worldwide) - the next total eclipse to traverse the US will be in 2045. If you have the means I highly recommend driving to the path where there is totality. This is a sight that will blow your mind. All the partial stuff is great and all, but when it goes totalâŚwow! Just wow!
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Iâm not sure if this will work here, but I made a little time lapse 
In the chaos of leaving, I forgot my professional camera (out of all the things to forget), so I only had my phone 
Those are some great pics @SthrnMixer!
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Just⌠wow. Someday, if I live that long I will go to a full one!
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Boy howdy 
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It looks like one of those crazy spray paint canvasses that get done at farmerâs markets, but better!
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No - I actually waited for the clouds⌠Iâve already got enough retinal damage from shooting sunsets. I set my camera up with a lens cover and used a hat to âaimâ the lens.
I only looked through the lens long enough to make sure it was centered in the frame when there was clouds. 250 MM lens magnifies the intensity of the light to a point that is very dangerous. You obviously used a full heavy solar filter. I spent 40 minutes on the porch with that lens covered until I knew I could shoot without hurting my eyes or the sensor.
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