Eclipse trippin' 08, part two

This was part one.

Before we get into the next batch of August 1 photos, here's a preview of next year's event.

The next total solar eclipse will occur on July 22, 2009, starting in India and moving across Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China and over the Pacific Ocean.

OK, onward and upward:










Seeing this one from Iraq just about brought tears to my eyes. Partly because of the light and texture and tenderness in the image, and then thinking about all that's been wrought on those people. And still, there's time taken to witness this event.

Go on to part three.