I captured this beautiful and mysterious total solar eclipse with bursting corona and gorgeous earthshine combined in one single frame, captured on 04/08/2024. The sun's altitude was quite high across the sky in Maine, US. The photos were taken using a high-resolution camera, a telescope, and an equatorial mount. 6 sets of 17 Stops of HDR images were collected, ranging from exposures of 1/8000s to 8s, to reveal the intricate details of the corona and Earthshine as possible. In addition, I use the software Pixinsight and Photoshop to enhance the structure of the corona.
New York-based Chris King left five years of business study to pursue a career in photography and filmmaking. He takes a comprehensive approach to his practice that he finds more fulfilling artistically, working in a range of genres that includes landscape, portraiture, and still life, and is experienced in such technical fields as aerial and architectural photography. His photographs have garnered him numerous international awards, with particular recognition given to his astrophotography.
