Thursday, June 16, 2011

Lunar Eclipse, 15 June 2011

What a perfect subject for my return to Skywatch Friday after a "life got in the way" (i.e. I had no time to shoot much of anything, including skies) hiatus that went on far too long. I had a fantastic and completely unobstructed view of last night's lunar eclipse right from my patio. Even the clouds stayed away until after the moon was completely covered. Here are a few images of the eclipse as it happened, and then a collage showing how it progressed.

Enjoy!






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24 comments:

  1. DinaJune 16, 2011 at 7:49:00 PM GMT+3

    I love the collage especially.
    What an interesting universe we live in.

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  2. clairzJune 16, 2011 at 9:34:00 PM GMT+3

    Oh, good for you! I always like coming to your blog and entering through the kitchen...

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  3. EG CameraGirlJune 16, 2011 at 9:36:00 PM GMT+3

    How cool! Unfortunately we didn't get to see that here in Canada!

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  4. RajeshJune 16, 2011 at 9:40:00 PM GMT+3

    Terrific sequence of lunar eclipse shots.

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  5. CarlettaJune 16, 2011 at 9:45:00 PM GMT+3

    A beautiful show on your side of the world.
    Nice work Robin!

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  6. Lori at JOY UnspeakableJune 16, 2011 at 9:49:00 PM GMT+3

    So gloriously beautiful!

    The moon on a clear dark night just fascinates me!

    And an eclipse is even more special.

    FABULOUS photos! Great job!

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  7. LizJune 16, 2011 at 9:59:00 PM GMT+3

    I watched it last night too. I wanted to take a shot but my camera isn't good enough. Yours are fantastic.

    Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  8. Sylvia KJune 16, 2011 at 10:00:00 PM GMT+3

    Fantastic captures for the day, Robin! And what great views of the eclipse! Happy SWF! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  9. Leckeres für Mensch und KatzeJune 16, 2011 at 10:37:00 PM GMT+3

    Great shots! LG Tina

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  10. LauraJune 16, 2011 at 11:07:00 PM GMT+3

    beautiful shots Robin! Shabbat Shalom.

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  11. P-TERJune 16, 2011 at 11:22:00 PM GMT+3

    Great shots!
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  12. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:27:00 AM GMT+3

    An impressive mean to measure time and life. Great work !


    daily athens

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  13. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 12:40:00 AM GMT+3

    Great capture!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  14. AlJune 17, 2011 at 3:57:00 AM GMT+3

    Nicely captured. I live in a part of the world where the eclipse wasn't visible so it's nice to see these photos!

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  15. Josie Two ShoesJune 17, 2011 at 4:37:00 AM GMT+3

    I didn't get to see the eclipse, so it was especially nice to come and find your wonderful photographs of it here!

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  16. Jidhu JoseJune 17, 2011 at 8:39:00 AM GMT+3

    lovely shots

    happy SWF


    My Skywatch Friday

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  17. TessJune 17, 2011 at 7:04:00 PM GMT+3

    Magnificent!

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  18. kayerjJune 17, 2011 at 8:03:00 PM GMT+3

    fantastic.

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  19. ExplorermindedJune 17, 2011 at 9:07:00 PM GMT+3

    oh my! you captured it really good...I was not aware of the eclipse. thanks for sharing....:)

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  20. DianneJune 17, 2011 at 9:39:00 PM GMT+3

    these shots are perfect
    love the collage

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  21. MimiJune 18, 2011 at 4:01:00 PM GMT+3

    Brilliant images, Robin, especially the collage. Love it!
    Clouds always get in the way of things here, as you can imagine.

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  22. Kate Coveny HoodJune 19, 2011 at 8:03:00 AM GMT+3

    What a great idea. Love it.

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  23. MaryJune 20, 2011 at 4:51:00 PM GMT+3

    amazing!!! Thanks for sharing this stunning moon eclipse! ~Mary

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  24. tobyJune 22, 2011 at 9:07:00 AM GMT+3

    Really cool shots! Mine didn't turn out very blogworthy :)

    But I have to say that my favorite part of the eclipse was after the moon turned completely dark, and was hanging there like a deep red ball... so awesome!

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