2017 Solar Eclipse

[Mystic Wanderer]

Well now, you all know we have to have a thread to post pictures of yesterday's solar eclipse.  

I watched on the NASA website as it started in Oregon, and then went outside as it approached my neck of the woods. I didn't take any pictures because I read you need a special lens so it doesn't damage your camera, but I've seen many of my "friends" on Face Book posting pictures they took.

Anyone out there have some to share with us?

This one is from the Nasa's Best Photos Website
There are more on the website, but I've seen better being posted by amatures.    

I was in the 99% totality range, so it didn't get completely dark here, but enough for the security lights to come on in people's yards. The air cooled down, and there was a very surreal feeling all around me. It was almost eerie.

I had my special eye protection on and watched until what I saw was almost just like the picture above, but that's all the coverage it made. I got tired of straining my neck, so I stopped at that point and came inside. (I was expecting an important phone call.)

That was a mistake, because I saw a lot of photos from people on Face Book showing the red moon as it crossed over to the other side. Dang it, I missed that! Didn't get to see the diamond ring in person that blew everyone away, either.  

My outside animals were confused and thought it was time for supper (that's when I feed them their evening meal).

I could have traveled just an hour away to see the total eclipse, but long rides hurt my back and knee, so I just stayed here and got the best view online in the comfort of my home.

Anyone want to share their experience?