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Solar eclipse photographed on 12 August 2026 from the Warmia region of Poland, using a Soviet Tair-3S 300mm f/4.5 lens. Natural dust, optical imperfections and other traces of the vintage lens were intentionally left uncorrected to preserve the raw character of the image.
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The extent of the solar eclipse in the East Midlands of the UK, at 92% coverage.
12-08-2026
As the moon continues its passage across the sun, the sun begins to fully emerge once more.
12-08-2026
The partial solar eclipse of August 2026, as seen from the East Midlands. The moon has begun its passage in front of the sun.
12-08-2026
Standing on this remote, sun-baked coastline, you might think your eyes are playing tricks on you when you look out at the horizon. Those strange, geometric blocks floating above the shimmering water aren't sci-fi structures; they are actual massive cargo ships distorted by a rare phenomenon known as a Fata Morgana mirage.
Captured in the harsh midday heat where a layer of cold sea air traps the desert's warmth, the atmosphere acts like a giant lens, lifting and stacking distant vessels right into the sky. It is a striking reminder that some of the most surreal sights on Earth don't require filters just the right atmospheric conditions and a wild spirit of exploration.
This photograph is a compelling study of light, texture, and natural optical phenomena, using a minimalist landscape to draw focus toward an unusual horizon.
The frame is divided horizontally into a rugged foreground, a glittering midground of water, and a vast sky. The composition relies heavily on negative space, with the sky and water dominating the frame to emphasize scale.
High-angle sunlight creates intense, high-contrast specular reflections (glint) across the water surface, which gives the image a hot, bright, and slightly overexposed summery feel.
The heavy haze and bright sunlight wash out the colors near the horizon, contributing to a dreamlike, desaturated color palette.
The title instantly draws the viewer's eye to the exact center of interest. The ships on the horizon that look like they are hovering detached above the water. It captures the beautiful, surreal magic of the Fata Morgana phenomenon.
Leuchtende Nachtwolken, Dänemark, Jütland, (2026-07-12)
Noctilucent Clouds, Denmark, Jutland (2026-07-12)
Partial Solar Eclipse in Stockport UK 12/8/2026
Solar Eclipse obscured by cloud, taken with a welding glass filter.
Partial Eclipse of the sun over Malvern, Worcestershire 12-8-26.
I could enhance this further but this is straight from the camera. No adjusted settings simply taken from my patio.
Ref: IMG_6944 12-8-26
Partial Solar Eclipse seen in Stockport UK 12th August 2026 6.07pm-8.13pm
