July 30, 2017

More boring photo stuff as I practice for the Total Eclipse.  Actually, due to circumstances, we are not going to try to get in the direct sun path.  All, and I mean all, lodging has been secured by the early birds and to take a day trip to Dillard, GA one can expect a 10-12 hour day to take pictures.  Most of which would be travel time due to the expected crowds.  Finding a good location is the other consideration.  We will go out on a pontoon boat, with our friends, on Lake Lanier, which will be much more convenience and less stressful. 

Today's picture of the sun was from yesterday as I practiced, but... after hearing about 'how to locate the sun without looking directly at it.' I made "The Ray Carroll Sun-Locator."  The concept is NOT mine, but the material used is.

The canister is an old photo film canister.  I plan to add Velcro so I can secure it to my camera using the little black plastic cover of the flash attachment.  AND... another shout out for Duct Tape;  I will put Duct Tape around the cylinder to cut out any light transferring into it from that direction.

Next photo shows that I drilled a small hole in the bottom end of it.  I cut our some Solar Filter and light card stock, with matching holes, and then inserted it into that end to only let the light from the sun enter through the hole.

In the last photo, one can see a bright, white dot just off center due to not taking the time to align it precisely.  That dot is the light coming through from the other end and shining on the cap end.  I used this to align the first photo without much difficulty.