TO Those people who can afford the type of cameras and camera lenses that make photos like this look like trash, I salute you - but please do share them with us so that we may also gasp in wonder instead of trying to sell them for thousands.
Long story short, here are a few photos I took of the longest eclipse in over 18 years - I'll be 43 when the next one hits. Hopefully I'll have kids by then and they'll be able to witness and share the moment with me.
The moon before the eclipse starts:
As the eclipse begins:
Halfway through the first phase:
The eclipse:
Bonus Photo: The moon two days later - something people take for granted each day.
PS. I tripped shortly after taking the last photo. I now no longer have a 300mm lens #DonationsWelcome hahaha