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Totality

Photographing the solar eclipse from my backyard in Cameron, Missouri, the rain and clouds threatened to put a damper on my viewing and photography. Right before totality, the clouds parted, allowing me to get this shot in the few fleeting moments available.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2017
Date Uploaded: 08.2017
Photo Location: Cameron, Missouri, United States of America
Camera: COOLPIX P900
Copyright: © Cheryl Sloan