At the time of my presentation, I did not have information on how to post process eclipse images. Further research has solved that. My presentation emphasized shooting close up still image during totality to capture the ethereal filaments of the corona plus solar prominences and earthshine moon. I briefly covered other types of images….
Eclipse Camera Control Software
Eclipse chasers often use software driven camera controllers with a laptop to maximize their photography & viewing experience during totality. Cameras supported are almost exclusively Nikon & Canon models. There are camera tethering options for many model cameras that lack the ability to script a series of preplanned exposure settings but provide some…
Filters for Photographing & Viewing an Eclipse
Safety first: your retina has no pain sensors so the only thing that can prevent eye damage is your brain. Here’s what to know. Filters must be OD 5 (Optical Density 5, 0.00001 transmittance or 16.6 stops), OD 6 (20 stops) or welders glass shade 14 if you are going to look through them. OD 4 (13 stop) filters…
Guide to Knowing When to Look For Aurora
Since the presentation, I’ve done more research & produced this guide. Hope you find it helpful. Know When to Look for the Aurora Borealis in Oregon and Washington The aurora borealis (or australis) is one of nature’s most awe-inspiring things to see. While an aurora can frequently be seen in the far north, you…
Aurora Photography EPS Presentations Resource Links
Looks like the PDF conversion I sent did not work correctly & has lots of links that don’t take you to the right place. Sorry about that. Giving a simple post to the blog a try to see if the links will work that way. Aurora Photography EPS Presentations Resource Links Aurora science, forecasts & Alerts Science…