Solar Eclipse

The solar eclipse last weekend was pretty big news here in NorCal, given that the path of the eclipse in terms of prime viewing cut a swatch over a chunk of Northern California, including here in Sacramento.  Mr. E and I tried the traditional "pinhole in cardboard box" tactic to view the event but with little success.  Luckily, however, we noticed that our neighbors E & M were stationed in the parking lot behind our townhomes with a camera and solar filter to allow for excellent direct viewing.  We joined them to chat for a bit, and at one point, I happened to look behind us at the office furniture building and noticed the amazing shadows being cast by the trees (see photos below).  I had actually read that the eclipse could be "viewed" in this way, but I didn't understand how that was possible until I saw it in person.  So incredible!  I'm so glad we got a chance to see this!