Monday, August 28, 2017


An image of the full corona of the eclipse on August 21, 2017 as seen from Vienna, Illinois.  The image is composed of 9 different exposures ranging from 1/2000 - 1/2 second exposure.  ISO 200, f/11 fixed aperture.

Sunday, August 27, 2017


The inner corona of the 2017 eclipse as seen from Vienna, Illinois.  300 mm (cropped), F/11, ISO 200, 1/500 sec. exposure.

Saturday, August 26, 2017


The moment of the total eclipse, with potential Bailey's Beads.  300 mm (cropped), F/11, ISO 200, 1/4000 sec exposure.

Thursday, August 24, 2017


Eclipse progression, just before total.  Sunspots still visible.  300 mm (cropped), F/11, ISO 200, 1/100 sec. exposure, solar filter.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017


The beginning of the 2017 eclipse viewed from Vienna, IL.  Sunspots are visible on the surface of the sun.  300 mm (cropped), F/11, ISO 200, 1/100 sec. exposure, solar filter.

Saturday, August 19, 2017


Basking turtles in Forbes Lake at Stephen A. Forbes State Park.   300 mm, F/5.6, ISO 200, 1/125 sec exposure.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017


A bald eagle circling over Forbes Lake in Stephen A Forbes State Park, Illinois. 300 mm, F/5.6, ISO 200, 1/1600 sec exposure.

Tuesday, August 15, 2017


Cardinal at the Sam Parr Biological Station in Kinmundy, IL.  300 mm (cropped), F/5.6, ISO 560, 1/30 sec exposure.

Monday, August 14, 2017


A wild rabbit at the Sam Parr Biological Station in Kinmundy, IL.  300 mm, F/5.6, ISO 360, 1/30 sec. exposure.