We arrived just in time to catch this morning’s partial solar eclipse. Confused by the time change, we couldn’t remember if it was happening at 6:30 “old time” or “new time.”
We jumped in the car and headed to our favorite spot, with a clear, ocean view to the sunrise. Even though the hour was early, families were already in place for the show.
Since it would only be visible for 30 minutes, we hoped the ever-present morning cloud bank would cooperate. We were in luck.
When the first rays began to appear, a cheer went up from the children in the crowd.
Then it was just magic. Enjoy!
According to USA Today, this was a rare “hybrid” eclipse – some parts of the Earth saw an “annular” eclipse (where the moon does not completely block out the sun), while other parts saw a “total” eclipse, when the moon completely covers the sun.
Along with parts of Europe and Africa, we saw the “annular” part of the eclipse: The sun appeared to have a bite taken out of the lower left quadrant.
This was the Earth’s final solar eclipse of the year. The next chance to see a total solar eclipse in the U.S. will be Aug. 21, 2017. Who knows where we’ll be then!
Cheers!
Terri & James
GALLIVANCE 
Just spectacular and so orange! Wow!!! Must have been magical to see!
Nicole, It was so cool! With the clouds we were all afraid we had missed it, but when it popped up with that chunk missing there was a collective sigh of appreciation in the crowd. So glad you stopped by – looks like you’re been really busy! ~Terri
Wow, this is gorgeous! The colors are absolutely incredible.
Hi Jessica, We were totally gobsmacked it was so pretty! It was also fun to hear all the kids cheering when it popped up. So glad you stopped by! ~Terri
Wow! Talk about being in the right place at the right time. These photos are stunning! And now you’ve given me a good reason to live ’til 2017!!!
Thanks Rusha. Lazy me, I was hoping to see it from the parking lot of our condo, but the palm trees were in the way. Luckily, the caffeine zipping through my veins motivated me to go to the beach and I’m glad I did. It was really pretty cool. ~James
Home again, home again, huh. The weary travels arrive in time to see an eclipse. Fun, but my favorite shot was the pelicans. I’ve never met one I didn’t want to photograph. –Curt
Curt, it was pretty funny about the birds in the photos. It was the time of morning when pelicans, skimmers, gulls, and every other shore bird was on their way somewhere. For a while, I had a difficult time getting a shot without a bird zipping through. Actually, the eclipse was pretty cool, and like all sunrise/sunset photos, they don’t do it justice. ~James
We tried to capture a solar eclipse, last year I think, with something of the same results although yours was much better, James. –Curt
Thanks for the beautiful sunrise and welcome home
Thanks Joyce. As always, it’s great to travel, but it’s also good to be home. Hugs to everyone. Love, JH
Stunning!
Thanks Sue. The cool thing was that the eclipse happened at a respectable hour. Frequently, these astronomical events happen at times that elicit thoughts of “Do I really want to see this at 2:00 AM?” ~James
Gorgeous photos! I enjoy reading about your travels.
Many thanks Mickey. It was one of those special moments that seems to happen when you live on an island. We’d been in Eastern Europe for quite a while and it was good to feel sand under our feet again. So glad that you stopped by. All the best, Terri
Beautiful photos of a beautiful moment in time. Bet it felt great to sit on that beach and watch the beauty of the sunrise.
Alison, It was sublime! Everyone’s dogs were playing and tumbling in the sand, the kids were clapping and cheering, and the pelicans were flying south in formation. All was right with the world. 🙂 ~Terri
Beautiful photos! Looks like a magical experience 🙂
Many thanks Louise! It was the perfect way to start the week … or a year! 🙂 So glad that you stopped by. All the best, Terri
What a treat to see something this spectacular. It looks as if there are flames dancing on the waves. 🙂
LuAnn, that’s so true! We kept saying that it looked like lava was flowing from the clouds! 🙂 ~Terri
Whatever description used, it must have been awesome to witness it! 🙂
Spectacular to be sure.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much colour.
It was really amazing Vicki. Luckily, a friend brought a polarized lens so we could look at it without damaging our eyes, but we both went away “seeing spots before our eyes!” 🙂 ~Terri
Fantastic captures of this spectacular event. 🙂
Thanks so much Sylvia! Photographing the sun is really a challenge, but I love all the changes in the clouds. And all the pelicans just added to the ambience! 🙂 ~Terri
What an experience! Your photos are beautiful! 🙂
Hi Cathy, and thanks! It was so fun being out there with the crowd – kids, dogs, and a bunch of hung-over U of Georgia football fans! 🙂 ~Terri
It is always fun to observe the natural wonders of our solar system. I always thought it would be cool to know the schedule of the solar eclipse and tell some ancient society I could turn day into night. It is not an original idea since Mark Twain wrote about that in “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.” Gazing at the skies always frees the imagination, I think. – Mike
That’s so funny you mentioned that Mike. James and I were marveling about the science of determining when these events happen – it just boggles my mind. You and Mark Twain had the right idea. ~Terri
wow, thanks! Long time no see! Namaste. . . .Happy Diwali!
Anne, I’m so glad you introduced me to Diwali. I had to look it up, and now I’m totally enamored with the idea. All the best, Terri
How lovely! Unfortunately, we weren’t in India to celebrate it…but those pictures are lovely! Namaste. . .
Wow, those photos are gorgeous!
Thank you so much. It was a wonderful morning to be on the beach! 🙂 ~Terri
Gorgeous photos! We are overdue for a trip to South Georgia.
Thanks so much! It was the perfect morning to be on the beach at Gould’s Inlet on SSI. All the best, Terri
Wow! Absolutely magical Terri! Glad the clouds co operated 🙂
Thanks a bunch Madhu! I think the clouds actually added to the drama with their little “peep show!” You could hear people in the crowd saying, “Here it comes … no, not yet.” 🙂 So when it finally popped out, everyone was pretty excited. !Terri
Beautiful photos! I would love to see an eclipse, but I never seem to be in the right place at the right time!
We lucked into this one Leslie because we had just gotten home from Eastern Europe and were totally jet lagged – you know the feeling well, I’m sure. 🙂 ~Terri
assolutamente strepitoso!
We were so lucky to see it! 🙂 ~Terri
Amazing and Thank you so much for sharing
You’re very welcome! It was a special morning that I’m glad we didn’t miss. ~Terri