Below is a capture of a partial eclipse of the Sun a few years back. I have applied a solar filter to enhance the contrast and minimize the effects of the clouds. It is very important when doing this sort of photography to avoid looking at the sun, especially through the lens. This image was shot at 300mm which is plenty enough magnification to damage the eye if not careful. A very inexpensive product that can be used to make filters of any size can be found at Astro-Physics, Inc.
