What it’s like to watch a Total Solar Eclipse

The total solar eclipse from Madras, Oregon on August 21, 2017. As the moon passed in front of the sun turning day to night and revealing the sun’s corona, apparently all I could think to say was ’Oh my goodness!’ Special thanks to Patreon Supporters: Nathan Hansen, Donal Botkin, Ron Neal, Zach Mueller, Jeff Straathof, Curational, Tony Fadell Everyone says not to photograph your first solar eclipse and I think they might be right. I was focused on getting the exposure right for Bailey’s beads and the diamond ring, plus making sure to get the corona and solar flares. This was a bit stressful but I’m delighted with the results. This video originally included more info but since I’m uploading from Madras where the internet is sluggish, I cut out three minutes so the upload would happen before I had to leave for my flight. Special thanks also to Dr. Teagan Wall for sharing this experience with me and Raquel Nuno for inspiring me to come to Oregon. Music from “Spinning Earth 2“ and Kevin MacLeod “Big Mojo“