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Chasing the lunar shadow through central Spain

Solar Eclipse Spain 2026: Behind the Lens in Soria

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While the main gallery showcases my final captures of the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse, an eclipse expedition of this scale is shaped just as much by the miles I covered on the road, the historical landscapes I explored, and months of logistical preparation. 1. Selecting the Eclipse Location Pinpointing the ideal vantage point […]

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Chasing the Core: Behind-the-Scenes

The Tatacoa Desert isn’t actually a desert; it’s a tropical dry forest. But for an astrophotographer, it’s something else entirely: a natural planetarium. In February 2026, I traveled to this eroded Martian landscape in Colombia to capture the Galactic Core during the New Moon. Here is the “behind the curtains” look at how I pulled off the trip.