[Leica] Solar Eclipse

[R.P.A.C.Savenije@AVV.RWS.minvenw.nl]

Finally it is going to happen close to me!
A total solar eclipse. I just happen to be near Cornwall and
the Scilly Islands. As I understood from lots of people,
it is an awesome experience. Moving shadows, flowers are closing,
howling dogs, night animals appearing and others going asleep.
Maybe even more impressive is the eclips itself. Especially
the moment around the total eclipse causes for lots of special
effects.

I am planning to make some pictures of course. This is however an
extraordinary situation. Even seconds before the total eclipse the
ligth intensity is immense compared to intesnity during the eclispe.
This asks for special filters of course. Aperture and timing will
also be quite different.

Who does have any experience with this phonomenon and taking pictures of
it ? What kind of filters, lenses and film did you use.

P.S. Perhaps we can meet somewhere, I.m sure some of you will visit it,
amongs million of other people !!!!!

Richard.