Solar Eclipse – Leaves As Pinhole Lenses
The sun’s rays passed through blue oak leaves today to cast crescent images of the solar eclipse.
Today’s solar eclipse was seen by millions across America. Most looked up while wearing protective solar eclipse glasses, though many others created pinhole cameras to watch the moon block out all or part of the sun.
Another way to see the eclipse was to stand beneath trees and look down. Light passing through small openings between leaves similarly cast a crescent reflection of the sun on the ground, as seen in these photos.
Solar eclipse as sunlight passes through tree leaves.
Acorns and leaves have been falling as autumn approaches.