Sunday, November 3, 2013

Solar eclipse from New York November 3, 2013 - Astrophotography

This morning I photographed the solar eclipse from New York City near JFK Airport during sunrise. Here are some of my first photos from this session.

Solar eclipse - New York City near JFK Airport - November 3, 2013
Canon 40D Brooklyn astronomy and astrophotography
Cross Bay, Sunrise
NYC Solar Eclipse

Morning seagull flying toward the solar eclipse over New York City near JFK Airport - November 3, 2013

Solar eclipse New York November 3, 2013, Astrophotography

The conditions were challenging, with clouds partially covering the Sun, but they also created unusual and beautiful effects that made the eclipse even more interesting to observe and photograph.

Solar eclipse through clouds over New York City during sunrise on November 3 2013

Solar eclipse 11/3/2013 New York, Astrophotography

The sunrise added a strong red color to the sky and clouds, making the eclipse scene even more dramatic.

Seagull flying across the solar eclipse over New York City near JFK Airport

Solar Eclipse Nov.3 2013 and Seagull, NYC Astrophotography

In the first three images you can see a seagull flying across the eclipse. It is the same seagull, captured in different moments as it moved from right to left through the frame.

Partial solar eclipse over New York City with red sunrise sky on November 3 2013

New York Solar eclipse 11/3/2013

Airplane and solar eclipse through clouds over New York City near JFK Airport

Airplane, clouds and Solar eclipse, New York Solar Eclipse

One of the most interesting images from this session shows a small airplane near the eclipsed Sun. The airplane is tiny, but still visible, and because these photos were taken near JFK Airport, it adds a very distinctive New York feeling to the scene.

The clouds created another unusual effect. With the upper part of the Sun hidden by clouds, you can still see two bright spots below the cloud layer. These bright areas are produced by the partially eclipsed Sun shining through and around the clouds.

Partial solar eclipse over New York City with seagulls flying in the morning sky

Partial Solar Eclipse New York City Astrophotography

In this photos you can see a group of about 20 seagulls flying through the area, adding even more movement to the morning sky during the eclipse.

Hybrid solar eclipse above North Channel Bridge seen from Cross Bay in New York City

Hybrid Solar Eclipse above North Channel Bridge from Cross Bay, New York City

In this photo the hybrid solar eclipse appears above the North Channel Bridge, seen from Cross Bay in New York City. The bridge near the horizon gives the scene a strong local landmark and helps show the eclipse in its real urban setting.

Morning seagull flying toward the solar eclipse over New York City

Morning Seagull is flying to the Solar Eclipse, New York November 3 2013, Astrophotography

I have many more photos from this morning solar eclipse session and will publish them later. The solar eclipse in New York City was an amazing event to watch and photograph.