2017 Total Solar Eclipse from Madras, OR

By Robert Ellison. Updated on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Edited highlights from the 2017 total solar eclipse shot from Madras, Oregon.

360 spherical video of totality. This is best in a virtual reality headset.

The three timelapse videos edited into the version at the top of the page. The first one was shot on a GoPro. The second is from a Sony RX100V with an ND5 filter and the third is the Sony timelapse processed to keep the sun at the center of the frame.

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This captivating photograph captures the ethereal dance of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse from Madras, Oregon. A series of crescents, slightly curved and luminescent, cascade diagonally across the black canvas of the sky. Gradually moving from left to right, each of the crescents represents a stage in the eclipse, illustrating the moon’s graceful passage across the sun's fiery gaze. The serene background of deep blackness enhances the sense of cosmic wonder, suggesting an embrace between celestial giants. Each crescent edges closer to perfect obscuration, narrating the celestial event's story through a sequence of breathtaking transformations captured in perfect symmetry.

The photograph employs a time-lapse composition that masterfully conveys the eclipse's temporal progression. The strong diagonal line formed by the crescents adds dynamism and guides the viewer's eye instinctively across the frame, creating a sense of movement and continuity. This composition is highly effective in representing the eclipse’s journey. Technically, the balance between light and darkness is impeccably managed, with the black sky providing a stark contrast that highlights the sun's varying crescents. What stands out is the precision in spacing each stage evenly, enhancing the visual narrative. However, one could argue that a slightly wider frame might have offered more context, perhaps embracing the horizon or subtle atmospheric hues. Overall, this photograph succeeds in conveying the awe-inspiring phenomenon with grace and clarity.

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