Like an Omen
They used to say the eclipses were bad omens. Well, solar eclipses can truly make people surprised, but now we know that they are just a result of pure and simple physics, mostly optics. Like today’s one, on 29 March 2025, which I symbolically captured over St. Mark Chapel of Dolní Rokytnice (of Rokytnice nad Jizerou), Czech Republic, using the clouds as a natural filter. It was not my plan, but when I saw the nice composition, I just had to as it really looked as an omen. Partial solar eclipses through clouds can be truly dramatic indeed.. Used Canon 6D, Sigma ART 35mm, f11, ISO 100, HDR from tripod.
A few more portraits of the “bitten” Sun from yesterday through the clouds are below. Normally, I am not happy when clouds appear during a celestial event. But this time I loved them. The views were so beautiful and dramatic! Used Canon Ra, 1000mm, f10, ISO 10, various exposures (from tripod)
