Total Solar Eclipse from Pormpuraaw (Images & website added!) - Page 2

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #21 17-11-2012, 08:00 PM

Totally amazing Geoff. I'm glad we ran into you.....Mossman Gorge wasn't it? The days have all run into each other. LOLOL

SkyViking (Rolf) · #22 17-11-2012, 08:02 PM

Those are awesome! Great composition and that shadow cone is stunning. You managed to get a lot of different views of the entire event from start to finish, well done. I'm looking forward to the timelapses

geoffsims (Geoff) · #23 17-11-2012, 08:02 PM

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Mossman Gorge wasn't it?

Correct, and yes - it was great to meet you!

Glad you liked the pics.

naskies (Dave) · #24 17-11-2012, 08:07 PM

Phenomenal - especially #1! Thanks for sharing your exposure settings too.

gregbradley · #25 17-11-2012, 08:25 PM

I think so far you've gotten the best captures of anyone.

Fantastic work and your attention to detail and careful planning has paid off.

Greg.

sheeny (Al) · #26 17-11-2012, 08:29 PM

Awesome collection Geoff! Thanks for sharing!

Al.

AstroJunk (Jonathan) · #27 17-11-2012, 09:20 PM

Stunning wide field composition, it's my image of the year and one (if not the) best eclipse sequences I have ever seen. A real celebration of outback Qld, and something to be very proud of.

'Onya Geoff

geoffsims (Geoff) · #28 18-11-2012, 08:19 AM

Dave, Greg, Al - thanks so much!

Jonathan - I am seriously humbled by your comments and glad you enjoyed them... t h a n k y o u !!!

Liz · #29 18-11-2012, 08:31 AM

Wow, fabulous images Geoff!!

Moon (James) · #30 18-11-2012, 10:51 AM

Geoff - that's an awesome collection and a great looking location!
James

AstroTourist (Terry) · #31 18-11-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AstroJunk

Stunning wide field composition, it's my image of the year and one (if not the) best eclipse sequences I have ever seen. A real celebration of outback Qld, and something to be very proud of.

'Onya Geoff

Just what I would say Geoff.
You really have done justice to this fabuilous eclipse.
Your work is truly stunning.
Keep up the good work.
Rgds,
Terry

Dennis · #32 18-11-2012, 11:01 AM

A truly fantastic series – I really enjoyed the breathtaking diversity and drama of these – thanks for the views!

Cheers

Dennis

colinmlegg (Colin) · #33 18-11-2012, 11:15 AM

Great collection, Geoff. Your eclipse chasing experience and passion really shows in the images. Well done mate!

CapturingTheNight (Greg) · #34 18-11-2012, 02:00 PM

You already know how much I love these shots through FB, but I will say it again. Fantastic collection Geoff

All gorgeous captures that you should be very proud of.

geoffsims (Geoff) · #35 18-11-2012, 07:04 PM

Liz, James, Dennis - many many thanks!

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Just what I would say Geoff.
You really have done justice to this fabuilous eclipse.
Your work is truly stunning.
Keep up the good work.
Rgds,
Terry

Terry - this means a lot. We have corresponded about wide field eclipse imaging for a number of years, and indeed your shots have been a massive inspiration! I am sorry I missed you up there, I should have tried to track you down...

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Great collection, Geoff. Your eclipse chasing experience and passion really shows in the images. Well done mate!

Thanks Colin! Was great we were able to catch up. I look forward to picking your brain more on how to best enhance my time lapse sequences!

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You already know how much I love these shots through FB, but I will say it again. Fantastic collection Geoff All gorgeous captures that you should be very proud of.

Indeed! Thanks again for your support Greg!

alexch (Alex) · #36 18-11-2012, 08:22 PM

Incredible set of images - you have covered the eclipse from every possible angle!
The moon shadow series is my favourite - the best so far.

Cheers,
Alex

johnnyt123 (John) · #37 18-11-2012, 08:35 PM

Hi Geoff

Just wondering how pic 5 is possible.

I don't believe it is possible to see prominences on both the superior aspect (at 3rd contact) and inferior aspect (at 2nd contact) without some heavy duty photo editing........

Nice pic overall though.....

geoffsims (Geoff) · #38 18-11-2012, 08:40 PM

Thanks Alex, I love the shadow sequence too! Every possible angle? I'm still missing the all-sky fisheye and SLR-timelapse, but I'm hoping between Colin & yourself you'll have at least the latter covered :-)

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I don't believe it is possible to see prominences on both the superior aspect (at 3rd contact) and inferior aspect (at 2nd contact) without some heavy duty photo editing........

Johnny, I explained it on the website. You are correct though, it is a composite of two exposures: one taken 5 seconds after C2, and one 5 seconds before C3. I spliced the Sun/Moon in half and just blended them. It was not deliberately meant to be deceiving :-)

johnnyt123 (John) · #39 18-11-2012, 08:53 PM

Wow Geoff.

Just went through the images on your web page and I have to say they are very impressive!

You have great knowledge of photography and image processing.
Please excuse my earlier comment. I was just skimming through the 100's of pics posted on this website.

I liked your pics so much I bookmarked your webpage!

Just sad that the composition of the pic showing totality and the corona is cropped ......

But absolutely amazing photos.....

Thanks for sharing....

colinmlegg (Colin) · #40 18-11-2012, 08:54 PM

Pity you didn't submit the 1st one to APOD sooner. imho, yours is better than the similar one that got selected. I was thinking of doing something similar to your shadow sequence with all my shadow footage. Will make a massive poster

btw, I have a 1/2 sky 180 fisheye shot. I prefer flat horizon.