We may not have seen the full solar eclipse here yesterday but is was still amazing at 87 % and amid a sky full of clouds.
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I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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Awesome photo
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Thanks Alistair. It was an awesome sight !!!!!!
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I remember seeing an eclipse over here. It was amazing to see. Did you get the full 100% where you were?
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No Australia had 100 %, we had 87 % here in New Zealand…but the light was so cool. It changed and even though the clouds got in the way I thought they made it just that much more beautiful.
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Made it easier to see as well 😉
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You might just be right about that Alistair.
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Now I have to wait until 2028 for the next one.
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Amazing photo, almost frightening – are those clouds or waves in the bottom half?
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Clouds. It was so weird. The light just changed all around when it started happening…but it was ever so cool to watch.
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Wow. How did you feel when you took this, Jo? In so many of your photos, I can sense your feelings. How do you do that? Wow.
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I was a little awed Brynne. The light everywhere seemed to change once it began happening. I was laughing actually. My friend was in hysterics because I wouldn’t actually risk looking at it…even with sunglasses.
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I felt awe and an immensity of feelings…just wasn’t exactly sure what: kind. You are amazing, my friend.
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As are you Brynne.
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Great capture, Jo. 🙂
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Thanks AD ! It was an amazing thing to see. So glad I did.
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Stunning sky! I remember a full one here, the dark I expected but it was strange how suddenly cold it became.
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That is so true Gilly. It got really cold. And a wind came up. We were sitting on my friend’s deck drinking coffee, eating muffins, playing with her dogs…under a blanket. In November.
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Amazing capture!
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Thanks Rois. I am so glad I got to see it.
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Wow, wow and wow! Brilliant shot, Jo!
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Thanks Jennifer. All down to Mother Nature though…she puts on quite a show when she wants to.
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That is so dramatic! What i remember from a complete eclipse years ago is the chatter of confused birds in the sudden darkness 🙂
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It was pretty dramatic at times. I think the thing I will remember is the cold that came with it. Very unexpected here in November.
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Good job Jo! i wasn’t paying attention.. too much on my mind. 😉
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I hope those are good things Elizabeth. I needed a break and decided to spend some time away from NaNoWriMo and computers playing silly buggers with me for the morning. Just what I needed. A good friend, great coffee, muffins, baby ducks and lambs, 2 crazy cute dogs and an eclipse. A perfect morning really !!!!!
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G’day Jo great photo and maybe a good job you didn’t look staight at the eclipse they are saying over here people may have sunburnt eye-balls if they looked at it without proper glasses.
On to another subject I would like to pass on this award I enjoy your posts always different and sometimes controversial. http://pommepal.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/another-award
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Thanks so much PP !!! I am honoured. I will sort it out after NaNoWriMO is over.
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Wow! That’s amazing. I’ve never seen one.
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I can’t remember ever seeing one before either. It was a bit eerie. it cold really cold and the wind came up. The light was weird too. But I am so glad I saw it and with a friend too.
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Jo, I agree…the clouds do make it more beautiful! Nice pic!
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They do don’t they !!!!!! Thanks Sue.
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100% amazing 🙂
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Thanks Gemma…it sure was being there to see it for real.
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Beautiful, the clouds add a lovely effect.
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Thanks. I thought they did too !!!!!!
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Great photo, Jo!
We had experience of a total eclipse here in 1999, I agree, a fabulous and eerie experience!
And I also agree with newpillowbook earlier… the clouds do look like waves!
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The clouds, the sun, and the moon. That is AMAZING. I have missed the last few eclipses.
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I don’t remember seeing one before Angelia. So this was very special to watch for me.
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beautiful 🙂 how lucky of you! I’ve seen one before when I was like 15, I was in an airplane on my way back from Japan. It happened right in front of me, too bad I had no camera. ;(
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What a bummer…it must have been amazing to see it from there.
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Looks like a headless Phoenix to me…
Cool, Jo!
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Ha !!!!
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What an incredible photo! It reminds me of something out of an apocalypse or end of days kind of thing. This is DEFINITELY one of my favorites of your images to date!
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I like this one too !!!
It was a very odd moment when it happened. The temperature dropped. The wind got up. Intense is the word I would use.
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