total eclipse Photo

Photographer’s Note

During our recent trip in China we were treated to a full solar eclipse. We happened to be in Xidi in southern Anhui at the time. Most of the eclipse zone in China that morning was very cloudy, but we were lucky. And I must say that solar eclipse was a great way to start the day!

details on the Xidi eclipse from NASA:

Lat.: 29.8742° N
Long.: 117.9695° E
Total Solar Eclipse
Duration of Totality: 3m10.4s
Magnitude: 1.006
Start of total eclipse(C2): 2009/07/22 01:31:18.1
Maximum eclipse: 2009/07/22 01:32:52.9
End of total eclipse(C3): 2009/07/22 01:34:28.5

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Xidi is an exceptionally well preserved village in southern Anhui. Together with neighbouring Hongcun, it has been listed by UNESCO as world heritage.

Huizhou architecture is the predominant style, with white walls, dark tiles, horse-head gables, stone drums or mirrors and open interior courtyards (with 'light wells') being common features.

Contrary to what is written in most guidebooks, it is now perfectly possible to spend the night in both Hongcun and Xidi.

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This picture shows the big arch and the fancy hotel near the entrance of town. But I guess it's the sun and moon that steal the show...

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ISO-400
standard lens, no filters

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bosskokoss (2262) 2009-10-18 1:46

Hello Benny. Good lights management and nice night colours.
Oryginal composition and ideal capture. Regards Piotr.

ghilain (1714) 2009-10-18 12:44

Hello Benny,

a full solar eclipse... what a chance! I like this shot; very interesting!
TFS

brigitte

nicol_g (781) 2009-10-19 11:11

Has a mysterious feel, Benny! ancient legends / myths come to my mind looking at this. It's the silhouette of the arch (with its specific architecture) in the low light giving the mood for me.

A nice catch, quite good, keeping in mind the conditions you took it - no tripod I believe.
Thank you.

brandstaetter (15325) 2010-02-11 6:22

Hi Benny,
what a show! The right place, the right moment to see the mysteries of nature.. great that you also included the house with the lights, I cannot understand why this is so underestimated..
Compliments, chris