Here's everything you need to know about solar eclipse photos, including tips on how to capture the event safely and creatively.
| EventsWe all know a solar eclipse is on its way but where will you get the best view? How can you photograph it safely? And, how can you give your 2017 solar eclipse images a creative twist? To answer your questions, have a look at our epic list of tutorials, news stories and image galleries from around the web, illustrated with images taken by some of our members (please do visit their portfolios).
A Bite Out Of The Sun - XxPaulxX
Check Out Our Forums For Answers To Your Questions
ePHOTOzine's community has been asking several photography-related questions about the eclipse in our forums. Some of the advice members are looking for include tips on using filters, Big Stoppers, eye safety and camera protection.
- Solar Eclipse With A Big Stopper
- Solar Eclipse Photography - Any Tips?
- Photographing The Eclipse On Friday
Solar Eclipse Photography Advice
If you want to have a go at capturing images of the solar eclipse, do so with great care and have a read of these tutorials we've found on the web.
- Nikon's Guide To Photographing A Solar Eclipse
- How To Photograph A Solar Eclipse
- The Ultimate Resource For Eclipse Photography!
- Cambridge News Guide On How To Photograph The Solar Eclipse
- On Friday, Everyone Will Screw Up Photographing The Sun
- A Photo Guide On Safely Photographing The Sun
- Tips For Imaging A Partial Solar Eclipse
- How To Photograph The Blackout Using Your Smartphone
Don't Take An Eclipse Selfie
Experts are warning that taking a selfie during the solar eclipse on Friday could result in eye damage so don't do it!
Build A Camera For The Eclipse
Using a DIY pinhole camera to capture the eclipse won't only save your eyes but it'll save you a few pounds, too.
- How To Make A Pinhole Camera For Friday's Solar Eclipse
- Watch A Solar Eclipse With Your Own Pinhole Camera
- How To View An Eclipse
- Make A Homemade Viewer
Solar Eclipse - XxPaulxX
Solar Eclipse Photography Inspiration
If you're looking for ways to add a bit of creativity to your solar eclipse shots, have a look at these sites:
- Eclipse Photography On ePHOTOzine
- Eclipse Is A Dream For Space Photographers
- Solar Eclipse Flickr Photography Group
- BBC Sky At Night And Stargazing Live
- Search For Solar Eclipse Images With NASA
- Solar Eclipse Images From 2014
- National Geographic #solar_eclipse
How To Watch A Solar Eclipse Safely
There are several ways you can watch an eclipse safely so no damage is caused to your eyes and these sites have covered all the basic need-to-know actions for this rare event.
- How Can You Watch A Solar Eclipse Safely?
- Our Complete Guide To Seeing The Solar Eclipse In Safety
- The Best Way To Watch The Eclipse
- Solar Eclipse: Key Facts And Figures
See How Dark It Will Get Where You Are
You can check out locations across the UK to find out how much of the sun will disappear during the eclipse.
Partial solar eclipse, 1 August 2008 - MikePeel
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