Too many clouds to see the partial eclipse. Clear viewing opportunities were restricted by the cloud cover in this part of the world. With a little luck, I got this shot. During a brief moment, I felt the power of the dark side. But all in all, a disappointment.
Watch out, Mr. Bowie! No cat should ever look at the sun before, during or after a solar eclipse without protective eyewear.
Hands on Bowie & Jimi 
Mr. Bowie should have had his glasses on! Nice shot of the partial eclipse – love the “fog/clouds” with a tinge of color.
Pam
Thank you, Pam! Well, we all know Mr. Bowie is a stubborn cat…
Great shot. Couldn’t see a thing here.
Thank you, Annie! We could watch it less than a minute…
Yes, it was very cloudy, but you did get a great picture of Mr. Bowie.
Thank goodness we got to see Mr. Bowie! Thank you, Charles!
Two good pictures, and I’m glad you got to see at least a little of the eclipse.
Thank you! It was only for a few seconds but I’m glad I saw it… It brought back memories from the total eclipse in 1999 in France.
Prachtig gedaan, wij hebben niks gezien onderweg!
Ik heb geluk gehad. Het was maar 2x te zien, en telkens minder dan 1 minuut. De eerste keer was ik zelfs te laat met de camera…
Not a chance in this part of the world. I think the shot you did get is beautifully atmospheric. Mr. Bowie is his usual photogenic self whatever the weather, isn’t he? Happy first day of spring to you both.
Thank you, Angela! Well you know, Mr. Bowie is Mr. Bowie, no matter what happens… 😉
Have a nice weekend!
Wonderful shot, Herman. Weird, isn’t it, when the sun looks like the moon. Mr. Bowie wonders.
Thank you, Bugs! Yes, it’s pretty weird… I remember the total eclipse in 1999. It went completely dark for a moment. Glad I was at the right place at the right time, somewhere in France.
Dear Herman, you just reminded me of a fantastic essay on an eclipse by Annie Dillard. I have remembered it for years and am delighted to have found a link to it on-line. I don’t have time to read it right now, but I hope to later. Here it is and I do hope you enjoy it: http://home.ubalt.edu/NTYGFIT/ai_05_mapping_directions/ai_05_see/ad_total_eclipse.htm
Thank you so much! I’m going to check this essay out. Much appreciated!
I find the shot beautiful, with the clouds. Of course, Mr Bowie looks gorgeous! 🙂 Ellie
Thank you, Ellie. It only last for a few seconds. We were very lucky…
Fantastic photo!
Thank you, Timothy. Wish we had a sunny day, today…
It’s looking to be cloudy here.
Hope you have a good weekend!
You too! Thanks!
I want that picture to be a part of the sets for a brooding piece of opera, projected on a scrim.
Well, thank you for this comment!
Someone re-arranged a work meting on me today because of the eclipse haha
Hope you saw ‘something’…
Clouds! It was totally cloudy until an hour after the darn eclipse at which point it got all sunny – go figure 🙂
I hope you had an espresso in the meantime… 😉
A badly made tea 😦
I feel for you… 😉
The problem when you are at work~ no real tea bags 😉
We will not see the eclipse at all in the U.S. so a cloudy glimpse is better than none. Love that photo, Mr. B. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Thank you, my friends! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
Where are Mr. Bowie’s “shades”?? Love the photo, we could not see the eclipse at all here in the states. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Debi! I was too late for Mr. Bowie’s shades. Th eclipse was gone after a few seconds… 😦
Mr. Bowie you are soooooo lovely 🙂 Blessing. Thank you, love, nia
Thank you, Nia! Have a nice weekend! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
Great title for the post, haha. Now I have that song in my head….
Ha ha ha… The same story on this side…!!
You were a little lucky, we didn’t see anything 😦 Pawkisses for the Weekend 🙂 ❤
Thank you! Have a nice weekend!
Mr. Bowie’s Rorschach Test! I think he is seeing if clouds are shaped like catnip.
Ha ha ha… Well, I’m going to post ‘something’ about Mr. Bowie’s catnip plant…
Great post!
Thank you, Shrimp!
Why sure! Here’s a treat 🐠 fur Mr. Bowie!
Thank you! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
*(trills)*😺
Mr. Bowie, Herman has captured your good side, once again 🙂 Sending you a big hug. Bagheera and Dylan
Thank you so much! Please say “Meow!’ from Mr. Bowie to Bagheera and Dylan…
Oh Mr Bowie … you have stolen my heart! Great shots …
Thank you, Julie! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
Wow! Those are both stunning shots! 😀
Thank you, Sharon! Guess I had a little luck with the eclipse and… Mr. Bowie!
That’s a wonderful shot of the partial eclipse, but Mr. Bowie is far more spectacular.
Thank you, Mary J.
Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
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Thank you, Jonathan! Keep watching the stars, just like Mr. Bowie!
Actually, the imperfect viewing conditions gave you a much more interesting photo than what you might have had if you just had a disc covering another disc: very dramatic!
Thank you, Dough. I think you’re right about the composition of the photograph.
Those are great photos Herman! Rain and clouds most of the day here in our part of Oregon.
Thank you, Lavinia! Hang in there, spring is coming!
Wow! No disappointment over here as the receiver of your shot. At first I thought it was a shot of the moon, though. Beautiful and very mystical with the clouds/fog there. And great shot of Mr. Bowie “looking at the Sun.” He’s always a delight to see, in any pose, with or without protective gear. ♥ Alia
Thank you so much, Alia! I was thinking the same when I saw the photograph on my screen. It really looks like it’s the moon…
Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie! I feel like singing when I see these pics together. Watch out Mr. Bowie!!!
That’s amore, Laura… that’s amore!! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
PS: Love that song too…
🙂 Meow Mr. Bowie!
Mr Bowie yur so brave to look at thee EEclipse without googles…..no wait me meenss goggless mew mew mew…wee had onlee cloudss here an saw nuffin 😦
Grate foto yur Hu’man tooked…
**nose bonkss** Siddhartha Henry xx
Thank you, my friend! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
Mee-yow back Mr Bowie 🙂
Siddhartha Henry =^,.^=
Oh wow, I love what you did…and I love that song…(Total Eclipse of the Heart) 🙂 Mr Bowie must always look so handsome–he never has a bad photo. Take care! 🙂
Thank you so much! Glad you liked this post and… I think I can here you singing… 😉
LOL…. You are so funny. 😀
What do you mean… I’m so funny…?? 🙂
My singing….hahaha
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Is Mr Bowie a little astrophysicist? How impressive.
Never underestimate Mr. Bowie, my dear Boomdee…!!
You are very lucky to have captured a gorgeous picture! The sky was completely covered over here 😦 Oh well, maybe the next one!
Hi Lucy! Welcome on HoB. Thanks for following the blog.
I was very lucky on that day. It was cloudy the whole day, except for that moment…
Thank you! I would say lucky, indeed! I didn’t get not even one quick pick 🙂
Wishing you luck the next time… 😉
Just came across this blog – Mr. Bowie is awesome! 🙂
Thank you! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”