Like many people in the United States, I spent about two hours watching and photographing today’s solar eclipse. Where you were determined when and what you would see it, and even though I don’t live in the path of totality, I found the whole event very interesting. Even though I could have traveled somewhere to see the totality, the thought of the drive, the expense of traveling and a room in order to be cramped up with other travelers there for the same event just didn’t appeal to me. So instead, I stayed home, watched the show in the comfort and privacy of my own garden and saw an eclipse that reached a maximum of 62.9% (although it really looks like more to me). I still found it to be an incredible experience and well worth the time spent preparing (I tried everything out on Friday to make sure all my equipment and camera settings would work) and doing the observing itself. I took photos approximately every five minutes throughout the eclipse from the first appearance of the moon until it was completely gone. I plan to put together a composite showing things from beginning to end, but for tonight, I’ll settle for sharing what I saw at the height of the event in north central Florida.