I’m doing the Sky Watch Friday early again because the movers are expected today at 8:00 and Friday might be a mess. We’ve got all our things prioritized and it’s looking mighty tight to fit all we want into the moving container. We’ll just hope for the best.
This photo was actually taken on July 11th, 1991. We planned our trip home to the Big Island to coincide with the total solar eclipse. However, when we landed, the car we rented was not available because so many people had come to the Big Island for the best viewing. We were stuck in Kona. Waikoloa is where there was supposed to be the absolute best view and you needed a car to get out there. We got a tiny bit of rest and then woke early the next morning, jet lagged but happy to be there for the eclipse. We got our special viewing glasses and went out to Kona harbor to watch this special show.
The morning started out cloudy but a couple of minutes before the eclipse the clouds cleared and we got the most amazing display we were so lucky to see. When the eclipse was total I remember bird songs stopping and grasshoppers taking over with their own nighttime melody. The street lights came on automatically. We could see jewel like sparkles around the sun. It was spectacular. I could certainly see why primitive peoples would have been frightened when day turned to night so mysteriously.
We learned later that the poor folks who had traveled to Waikoloa had nothing but cloudy skies and could not see anything. It was even clouded over on Mauna Kea (or was that Haleakala? Bad memory!) where the observatory is located. Sometimes things work out just right and you just have to savor the moment when the stars line up for you… or in this case, the sun and moon.
Here's a link to Mr. Eclipse.com that has better photos of the eclipse.
For more great Sky Watch Friday photos, join us at Welcome to Wiggers World and meet our very wonderful and most cordial host, Tom Wigley.
What a beautiful photo and story of your seeing the eclipse. And remember, as you experience the move ahead: "Sometimes things work out just right and you just have to savor the moment when the stars line up for you."
ReplyDeleteGasp! This is spectacular!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were in the place just right.
beautiful, good luck and God's blessings as you move today. you have many friends all over the internet world.
ReplyDelete"Sometimes things work out just right and you just have to savor the moment when the stars line up for you… or in this case, the sun and moon." I had this copied and ready to reference to your mood, and I see Jean beat me to it. It must be true then, a sign that your move will go well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment on my blog, and I did enjoy Ikea.
Wow! The photo is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting story too :)
Sometimes good people have extra good luck--maybe it's karma. I'll be thinking about your move and sending warm wishes your direction.
ReplyDeleteI remember the eclipse so well - even though it was not total here in the UK. It was during school holidays, and I had my two sons here with several of their friends. It was so weird, everything went quite silent, even the birds stopped singing.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for your move - looking forward to your first post from the new home.
Sometimes blessings come when we least expect them, don't they? You got the most beautiful sighting that day, and a gorgeous photo to prove it.
ReplyDeleteBlessings on your tasks today.
Thanks, Musings, for another beautiful Skywatch Friday photo. It is great! I plan to print many of these for keepsakes (in my inspirational photos) folder.
ReplyDeleteHi! It did all work out to capture such a beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteI must say that you are taking this move in stride. It must be hard trying to figure out what to take with you. Take care. Lisa
That's a wonderful photo! Good luck with all that's ahead.
ReplyDeleteThis is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that things worked out for you giving you the best view.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photography.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the eclipse quite wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes with your move.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! Savor the moments that come as gifts.
My SWF shot is up on my blog.
How amazing! A beautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for your move :)!
Nice sky watch.
ReplyDeleteNice weeknd to you too...
Purple sky. Nothing rhymes with purple but Maple syruple.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent post for Sky Watch... a truely great picture
ReplyDeleteThe enlarged photograph is outstanding, superior, superb, wonderful, etc.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's being in the right place at the right time.
Thanks for sharing.
My sky is wet.
Come visit,
Troy
Great post as usual!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo. Good luck with your move.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky with these reflexes and magnificent colors, congratulations.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteThat is just wonderful! Good luck with your move, hope all goes well for you.
ReplyDeletereally amazing shot
ReplyDeleteNice way to show the sky
ReplyDeleteThis is one fine photo and great story, brill post.
ReplyDeleteMy lady and her lamp - are now up and running.
Amazing capture! :)
ReplyDeleteOh boy, this is very very nice. You did a very good job!
ReplyDeleteWishing you much luck on the days ahead...
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This is a spectacular, almost eerie, shot! Nice post.
ReplyDeleteNoy only a wonderful image,but a very interesting post to read.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for retrieving this photo from your archives. It is spectacular! Your story about the photo is wonderful; thanks for sharing that with us, also.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for your move and may God speed you safely to your destination. Don't forget us when you get there.
Mr.Eclipse had different pictures, but certainly not "better". Yours is beautiful and romantic and dramatic. Things do work out for the best at times.
ReplyDeleteAs Dina wrote, spectacular Sky Watch entry!
ReplyDeleteTo fog or not to fog: that is the question.
Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen a eclipse shot for a long time, thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteWish u luck in ur shifting. :)
Hello. Just happened to bump into your page and I must say you got a great blog. :) Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!
ReplyDeletefantastic and magical moment for the sky. thanks for your visit and kind comments
ReplyDeleteA very special picture !
ReplyDeleteGood luck for your moving !
Wonderful pics here Musing ! Nice to see the eclipse !
ReplyDeleteLovely - both. The story end the photo:)
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Beautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteAwesome capture! You certainly were in the right place at the right time.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteWell that is an amazing shot! Best wishes on your move - hope it all goes smoothly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and breathtaking
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful shot - I love the colors.
ReplyDeletecool pictures
ReplyDeleteFabulous sky watch photo!! Every good wish with your move - I don't envy you!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat skywatch post.. good luck with the "departure"
ReplyDeleteWonder eclipse picture! And thank you for your visit to me!
ReplyDeleteOh this is a wonderful shot!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skywatch! I remember the first eclipse I went to see - we drove 500 miles when I was in high school. It was a beautiful morning for watching the sight as well - although totality was only about a minute or two, the whole experience - the drive down and staying with strangers, meeting new people at the beach and getting to know the people I was traveling with - was what made it for me!
ReplyDeleteNice post Kay
ReplyDeleteThat one was a partial eclipse for us. It almost looks like a donut in the sky :)
I don't envy you your packing, but then you are a lot more disciplined at it than we are. I tend to wait until the last minute.
Hope it all goes well.
This is a great shop of the eclipse! It must have been wonderful to watch!
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