The Dolls Watch the Solar Eclipse
Every 99 years there is a total solar eclipse and this year it was time once again for that event. Lucky for us we live in the perfect spot to see the totality (where the sun is completely covered by the moon and everything goes dark).
Of course, we're big on our dolls, so we've been planning for a long time for them to see the eclipse, but first they would need some protective eyewear.
So, after making a glasses pattern, I gathered my gear: doll, elastic, construction paper glasses, glue stick, and scissors.
Firstly, the glasses need to be glued together. If they aren't two layers thick they'll tear too easily.
The next thing to do is cut little slits in each side for the elastic to go through. I grabbed a craft knife and quilting board for this.
Lastly, slip the elastic through and tie it in place where it fits snuggly around the doll's head, and you're done. We made glasses for several dolls this way and they were ready for the eclipse.
So they all headed outside to watch the eclipse. I was going to bring Descole too, but Brick's glasses broke just before and there wasn't time to make a new pair, so Descole sacrificed his own glasses for his daddy, which is just the kind of boy he is. They kind of look more like they're awaiting execution than a solar eclipse. Hope we didn't look like that!
Gratefully, Brick settled into his place with his family and friends. Eyes up! The eclipse is starting.
No one was sure Marcus was too impressed. Either that or he can't find the sun behind those glasses.
And the main event! Yes, that is the sun, blocked out completely by the moon. You can't take pictures leading up to this without lots of special equipment I didn't have, so I waited until totality and it was worth it.
This was definitely an amazing event that I'm so glad we got to see. Around here it can be cloudy a lot, so we weren't holding our breath--we were, however, making lots of jokes about the projected number of visitors and how it would probably be overcast. I'm really happy it wasn't though.
This was so cool! Literally, actually. You see, during a total solar eclipse like this the temperature drops a surprising amount. Just before the sun reached this point, my sister had to run back inside for a couple of blankets, it was that cold.
And that's the last picture of the eclipse itself that I'll post. I got more than that, but this is about all a person like me with a regular DSLR camera (more professional camera in layman's terms. In case you couldn't guess I am one of those laymen at the moment) can get. Still, these are shots I will treasure. Now for a shot of how dark it really got when the sun was covered.
No, I didn't shoot this at night; I shot it at the totality point. It was so dark I had to use my flash.
Our dog even came out during the eclipse and when the lights went out she was terrified! As you can see from this shot, even with the flash it is totally dark all around and across the street. It was exactly like night for a bit over a minute, as if someone had flipped the sun's light switch.
When the light came back on our dog gave up. She'd had enough of this eclipse. Well, that's not too surprising since she hates sitting still and could hardly stand spending an hour sitting around doing nothing outside of all places. She figured we should be going for a walk or something. The blackout was the final straw for her.
And that was it for the eclipse. I hope you enjoyed the post and that, even if you didn't get to see it for yourself, these pictures were a neat way to be involved in the experience.
~SilverStar-Burst
Of course, we're big on our dolls, so we've been planning for a long time for them to see the eclipse, but first they would need some protective eyewear.
So, after making a glasses pattern, I gathered my gear: doll, elastic, construction paper glasses, glue stick, and scissors.
Firstly, the glasses need to be glued together. If they aren't two layers thick they'll tear too easily.
The next thing to do is cut little slits in each side for the elastic to go through. I grabbed a craft knife and quilting board for this.
Lastly, slip the elastic through and tie it in place where it fits snuggly around the doll's head, and you're done. We made glasses for several dolls this way and they were ready for the eclipse.
So they all headed outside to watch the eclipse. I was going to bring Descole too, but Brick's glasses broke just before and there wasn't time to make a new pair, so Descole sacrificed his own glasses for his daddy, which is just the kind of boy he is. They kind of look more like they're awaiting execution than a solar eclipse. Hope we didn't look like that!
Gratefully, Brick settled into his place with his family and friends. Eyes up! The eclipse is starting.
No one was sure Marcus was too impressed. Either that or he can't find the sun behind those glasses.
And the main event! Yes, that is the sun, blocked out completely by the moon. You can't take pictures leading up to this without lots of special equipment I didn't have, so I waited until totality and it was worth it.
This was definitely an amazing event that I'm so glad we got to see. Around here it can be cloudy a lot, so we weren't holding our breath--we were, however, making lots of jokes about the projected number of visitors and how it would probably be overcast. I'm really happy it wasn't though.
This was so cool! Literally, actually. You see, during a total solar eclipse like this the temperature drops a surprising amount. Just before the sun reached this point, my sister had to run back inside for a couple of blankets, it was that cold.
And that's the last picture of the eclipse itself that I'll post. I got more than that, but this is about all a person like me with a regular DSLR camera (more professional camera in layman's terms. In case you couldn't guess I am one of those laymen at the moment) can get. Still, these are shots I will treasure. Now for a shot of how dark it really got when the sun was covered.
No, I didn't shoot this at night; I shot it at the totality point. It was so dark I had to use my flash.
Our dog even came out during the eclipse and when the lights went out she was terrified! As you can see from this shot, even with the flash it is totally dark all around and across the street. It was exactly like night for a bit over a minute, as if someone had flipped the sun's light switch.
When the light came back on our dog gave up. She'd had enough of this eclipse. Well, that's not too surprising since she hates sitting still and could hardly stand spending an hour sitting around doing nothing outside of all places. She figured we should be going for a walk or something. The blackout was the final straw for her.
And that was it for the eclipse. I hope you enjoyed the post and that, even if you didn't get to see it for yourself, these pictures were a neat way to be involved in the experience.
~SilverStar-Burst
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