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Uploaded by: gilg72 — Tuesday January 15, 2013 — Taos, NM (Current Weather Conditions)

Don't have a Sun Filter. Using a Welder's glass. Tried a few shots, and this is the best I could come up with.

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Categories: astronomy, clouds, fog, winter, mountains, sky

Camera Type: NIKON D5000


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1. Biskitten 12:25 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Super shot - AC Congrats, Gil! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: September 10, 2010 Comments: 25637

2. lorik 12:43 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
LOVE it! Congratulations!!!!:-) Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: January 11, 2008 Comments: 21715

3. nanapoo 1:20 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
the "best" you could come up with is FANTASTIC!!! AC Congrats Gil! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 30, 2011 Comments: 17346

4. gatorgal 1:42 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
And with the little D5000! Very nice use of welders glass. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: September 9, 2003 Comments: 5568

5. foleyfotos 1:49 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
This shot is great. I have a mylar solar filter ($10) and you can see my attempt I posted on 1/14/13. Check it out. Congrats on AC! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: July 3, 2004 Comments: 82

6. UnobtrusiveTroll10 2:12 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
It's great! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: August 10, 2008 Comments: 1188

7. newenglandlight 2:23 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Awesome shot Gil! Congrats! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: November 6, 2010 Comments: 7376

8. catilac 2:27 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Fantastic job Gil, not an easy subject to photograph! Congratulations! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: October 29, 2008 Comments: 42766

9. backwardguy 2:31 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Great shot Gil! Congratulations on this AC! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 7, 2011 Comments: 10292

10. gilg72 2:43 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Wow! A surprise on this AC! Thank you very much, Elaine, Larisa, Sharon, Gatorgal, Foleyfotos, Unobstrusive, Mary,Donna, & Steve, for all your great comments. Appreciate you all. Thank you Approvers for the blue on my Sunspots. Blue & Orange go real well. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

11. kippic 3:04 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Pretty good for using welders glass. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: November 26, 2009 Comments: 14978

12. Bluesmaster 3:38 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Very inventive Gil, AC congrats! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: September 12, 2008 Comments: 15118

13. gilg72 3:47 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Thank you very much Ivan, and Randall for your nice comments. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

14. trailhiker44 6:09 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Awesome photo ! Super shot, Gil ! CONGRATULATIONS on this unique AC !!! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: October 17, 2009 Comments: 38287

15. gilg72 6:14 AM GMT on January 16, 2013
Thank ;you very much Heidrun, for your great comment. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

16. gardner48197 5:46 PM GMT on January 16, 2013
Wow, what a shot!! Love it, congrats, Gil!! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: January 25, 2010 Comments: 18337

17. cyril8 5:49 PM GMT on January 16, 2013
Impressive shot and so beautiful...congratulations! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 23, 2008 Comments: 12858

18. Wanda1948 7:33 PM GMT on January 16, 2013
Awesome capture, Gil! Congratulations! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: November 18, 2009 Comments: 61757

19. Kajzar 12:03 AM GMT on January 17, 2013
Fantastic photo! Congratulations! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: January 18, 2009 Comments: 2473

20. gilg72 2:55 AM GMT on January 17, 2013
Thank you very much James, Ingrid, Wanda, and Kajzar, for all your great comments. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

21. Glaswegian 11:56 PM GMT on January 17, 2013
A wonderful astronomical image Gil! Congrats on the AC! Bill Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: February 20, 2012 Comments: 2202

22. gilg72 2:39 AM GMT on January 18, 2013
Thank you very much Bill for your nice comment. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

23. Nikongranny 2:51 AM GMT on January 18, 2013
Good one, Gil. We have done that with the wielder's helmet also. Works good. Congratts and 10 from SW Iowa Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 22, 2010 Comments: 6173

24. gilg72 3:04 AM GMT on January 18, 2013
Thank you very much Maxine, for your nice comment. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

25. minnesotamom 3:46 AM GMT on January 18, 2013
Chuckling...quite a "crazy idea", Gil!! WOW!! This is really impressive! A big Congratulations!!! :D Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: October 25, 2007 Comments: 10462

26. gilg72 6:28 AM GMT on January 18, 2013
Thank you much Kathy for your nice comments. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

27. WurzelDave 7:39 PM GMT on January 18, 2013
A welder's glass- works for me & the approvers too, congrats on blue. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: November 23, 2008 Comments: 10922

28. gilg72 4:14 AM GMT on January 19, 2013
Thank you very much Dave. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

29. CalicoBass 9:47 AM GMT on January 20, 2013
Congrats on a great AC Gil, love it! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: February 1, 2009 Comments: 27176

30. gilg72 5:32 AM GMT on January 21, 2013
Thank you very much for your viewing & commenting Delana. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

31. dixiedaughter 11:44 PM GMT on January 21, 2013
Amazingly cool shot Gil, congratulations! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: January 15, 2010 Comments: 40522

32. gilg72 3:46 AM GMT on January 22, 2013
Thank you much Leslie, for viewing & commenting. Different than my moons eh? Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

33. Luckystar 8:39 PM GMT on January 25, 2013
Awesome capture and so fascinating to see, Gil! 10! Congrats on a fantastic AC!! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: November 25, 2007 Comments: 6878

34. gilg72 12:38 AM GMT on January 26, 2013
Thank you much Linda. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

35. KSMc 3:54 PM GMT on January 26, 2013
Great image Gil. Congratulations on the AC. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: January 27, 2006 Comments: 740

36. gilg72 10:31 PM GMT on January 26, 2013
Thank you very much Keith, for your commenting. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36761

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