How to get the Film Eclipse Photo from Destin - Smarter Every Day 298B

[@SmarterEveryDay2]

Smarter Every Day on Patreon: www.patreon.com/smartereveryday Eclipse Prints: www.smartereveryday.com/eclipse

[@Jonathan.Boring]

Don’t forget to pin this lol

[@julianb788]

I would love to buy a print of your 2019 eclipse. Can you add that one to the store as well?

[@JemiloII]

As an interesting note, if you put the photo in light room or something and up the exposure, you can see some stars where captured as well.

[@Ferocious_Fairy]

Great job, Destin!!! Your picture came out perfect! 👏👏👏🤓 I love your enthusiasm and your video was a joy to watch! Your photo showing all phases of the eclipse looks worthy of winning an award. You really should enter it into a photography contest! Also it helps that you made KZbin videos that definitively prove you captured the image using a camera and it's not photoshopped or created using AI.

[@nickb5091]

I wish there was a way to order the large long rectangular print with the white border. That would be awesome!

[@gonzostwin1]

I turned 40 this year and the last 2 eclipses really changed my outlook on love. Seeing you rush for your wife, that touched my heart.

[@Mikkelltheimmortal]

Your excitement was so infectious that we felt your joy

[@cliffordromina3527]

That is the real reason.

[@MiscMitz]

AMEN!

[@spacegeeking]

And Dr. Telepun as well. Im an instant fan of his work!

[@BeauKnows147]

i was totally expecting this photo to remain a private item due to how special it is to you, and your wife, and your family. And that would have made perfect sense to me. It is so freakin cool of you to offer it to the world like this. So generous and special, I know we all really appreciate it. thank you

[@forrestnutter]

I thought that I was an anomaly getting emotional watching that video. But the energy the video brought was so amazing. Thank you so much Destin for the years of entertainment.

[@EOTBuk]

Yep. Same here. Just ordered the metal poster print :)

[@rustystarfishadventures]

Straight up best KZbinr.

[@bigbalddan]

This 100% makes Patreon worth it. It's simply an incredible photograph.

[@drooplug]

Knowing how the picture was made adds context. It allows others to appreciate the challenge involved in creating it, and adds to the beauty of the piece.

[@mikeh720]

Destin, Thanks so much for offering this to non-Patrons. I (47m) was not shy about my emotions watching the revealing of the photo and am thrilled to be able to add it to my office wall - ordered a metal one for myself. And, because I chose poorly and was just north and east of Buffalo w/ my niece (7) for a VERY cloudy eclipse I also ordered a paper 12x12 for her to hang in her bedroom. She was very upset that we didn't get a decent view and her brother (who was further south and west of us with my BIL) did, but I will forever remember the experience with her and my sister. Your channel has inspired a number of gifts to my nieces and nephew over the years and they're turning out to be proper science/space nerds like me. All the best to you and your family.

[@citronic23]

Destin, As an avid film photographer that came from digital and missed out on my late uncles knowledge of decades, worth the film, photography knowledge I really enjoy everything you do and put out there. I develop all my film in my bathroom. I scan multiple ways as well as looking into modifying cameras from , really awesome engineers who have made amazing things so that we could bring back things such as Polaroids to the RZ 67 for example. I enjoyed your series that you did at the Kodak factory. I thought that was amazing and I am very impressed with your ability to get all of this done, especially on a piece of slide film, knowing how finicky they are. Thanks for everything and I’m looking forward to always seeing your content. If you ever find yourself in the central North Carolina area you’re more than welcome to swing through for some fun and science. Macro(6-7mm on one 35mm slide) on film is hard and I’m working on that but would love to show you some things in progress. Keep at it. -ae

[@sheldoniusRex]

Please submit the photo to National Geographic.

[@Antenox]

And APOD

[@earlparker1800]

Yes it made me feel a bit inspired almost to tears. The joy you and your family conveyed. The Dr was overwhelmed as well I believe. You made my day. 😊😊

[@wojecire]

I'm so excited to get one of these prints, already ordered!! I got to experience the eclipse with my Family and I'll be gifting it to my Dad who hosted our watch party for the eclipse. It was such an amazing experience and this metal print is the perfect way to memorialize the event. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.

[@CoordinatedCarry]

Thank you for offering to sell these. I bought the metal one. Your photo was taken 15 min from where we watched the eclipse. Thank you so much!

[@TomJeffreyJr]

Thank you Destin for making this incredible image available to us. As a result of your post leading up to the eclipse I arranged a watch party at my friend’s house in Waxahachie Texas, directly in path of totality. What an amazing event. I have ordered metal prints for all the families involved in our little event. God bless you and the work you do in our behalf! 🙏☦️

[@Kirky64]

17 seconds into the film, checked description, saw the link, bought the metal 12x12. THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!!!!!! Best $70 I have spent in a long time

[@plrpilot]

I really hope the national archives will accept this into their collection. This photo is a national treasure. I love your excitement and enthusiasm!

[@DavidRamirez-pdx]

I paused the video at 0:54 and ordered the print to my home in Germany. THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing this and making it available for everyone to enjoy in our homes. I hope this helps my kids get excited about Solar Eclipses and Astronomy as a whole!

[@chichochicc]

Thank you Destin! Is there any chance you can do a tutorial on how you got this shot on film? Framing in such a precise way is... just wonderful

[@spazc]

The video on the main channel 1000% made me and my family feel things. Thanks to your videos I got my parents and my father in law all to road trip to Arkansas from Birmingham with me and my 5 year old. It was a great memory for all of us that we got to share with my son / their grandson. I already ordered 3 of the metal prints last night after the patreon post hit. One for my parents, one for my father in law and one for my son. When we see that picture it immediately takes us back to that moment of seeing totality together. Thank you for what you do, both for science and the Kingdom.

[@elon69420]

Destin, thank you so much for caring about your fans. You're the best!

[@bervil]

Was absolutely hoping to get a picture of this for my dad for father's day and so very glad you are offering these prints to us! ordered!

[@rinyotsu2.0]

Thank you for making this available! I have a frame ready for when it arrives!

[@briencrotty2322]

Thanks SO very much for making this available, and for the discount available to Patrons. You're the bomb.

[@michiganjack1337]

I used to develop film for small business in Huntsville in 2002-2003 and honestly it just made me happy to see actual film being used. Truly makes me long for those days, it may have been my favorite job ever.

[@MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

So happy you did this because I was one of the folks who wanted a copy of this photo! Its so awesome. I'm also a little bummed to have found out we saw the eclipse in the same town but I was in the wrong field! Would have been cool to see you and the doctor showing off all the experiments I was watching for that you guys taught us all about. See you in Spain for the next one! Or Iceland... Haven't decided if I'm gonna risj bad weather for a longer totality yet.

[@RayFromTexas1]

Destin, I got my metal photos today!!! THEY ARE AWESOMMMEEEE!!! Thank you a million times over!!!

[@xraargu6212]

Done!!!! Woohoo! Thank you for doing this. Still get emotional just talking about or experience during the eclipse.

[@Friedbrain11]

That was a beautiful photograph. It is an awe-inspiring photo and yes it invokes an emotional response.

[@drunk_astronomy]

Thank you for putting it on your website, I just now ordered a metal print.

[@gracebeachy6392]

Thanks Destin, for making this available. During the eclipse, i wondered how i can document (scrapbook) the progression.. and yes i do have photos, but this is a really cool way to document the 4 hours and 23 minutes of totality, (central Texas) which by the way, was not long enough to oooh and awe over the whole event.. 3+ months after the fact, is when i found this.. I'm not a subscriber to your channel, but i know your out there, and occasionally binge watch your channel.. just found out about your second channel. Also love NDQ.. i listen to those every time. I am encouraged with how unapologetically you are about your faith.. keep it up..

[@rinyotsu2.0]

Framed and hung! Thank you so much for making the photo available!

[@StoanElliott]

Thank you Destin. Watching the eclipse this year was incredible, and being able to share that special experience with millions of people is really amazing. Watching your video made me re-live some of those happy feelings.

[@kyokoyumi]

THANK YOU I was hoping you'd do prints of this!

[@HyturnLoturn]

You said in your last video passionate people are interesting, well you are also the subject in that quote. That is what keeps us coming back. Your passions are all ours in some interconnected way. Sometimes like your last video we connect emotionally with not only the subject but also the people. Keep being passionate and I’ll continue being interested.

[@cyrilio]

What made me emotional isn't just the beauty of the image, but also the whole process of how you got there and the people along the way that each in their way contributed to this amazing photo. Gives me faith in humanity and that we'll eventually be able to overcome our differences to do/make awesome stuff while being respectful and caring to each other.

[@TonWoot]

Oh thank you so much Destin for offering the option of ordering prints internationally. I loved the eclipses since I saw one in 1999 as a kid and you revived the admiration for this phenomenon, and followed how you got into it. Thank you for all the information and emotions. What you are doing is special. Cheers

[@RKSNomad]

I'm getting into photography recently and the fact you captured the photo using analog means is amazing! i doubt you're the first ever to do this, but you definitely are the first in this current decade. I want to get to the point of having unique and special ideas like this. I decided to get aerial photos during the eclipse and i got a shot that shows the curvature of the shadow and the extreme contrast between the eclipse, dark area and the bright sky makes for an amazing image. so far one of my most proud shots. Thanks for being the reason i got into photography.

[@yetanotherbassdude]

Still can't get over how good that photo is and how much joy there was in making it. Would it be possible to get another video going deeper on the technical details of how you did it? How did you calculate the exposure schedule for the multiple images? What filters and other settings did you use? What other little challenges did you have to overcome to get it right when it really mattered? This is something I'd really like to try myself someday (Iceland and Spain/Morocco both coming up in the next few years!) so any insights on how to do it well would be amazing!

[@tdubz1154]

I watched your 2024 Eclipse video with my two sons and I was shocked to find myself emotional about the photo as well. I’m not sure if it was your reverence for Dr. Telepun and his excitement or that you’ve once again made me smarter a d strive to be smarter. I’m a tinkerer too and I love arriving at an expected outcome but finding something unexpected within an outcome is extraordinary.

[@errodrigues]

Thank you so much Dustin! Just purchased my metallic print! Please keep doing what you’ve been doing. Have been a subscriber of your main channel for a long time. For sure one of the best out there.

[@josephd183]

I’m glad i wasn’t the only one who felt emotional watching the original video, i traveled to see the eclipse and your video was one of the best encapsulations of what it felt like to be there, it did an amazing job of emotionally putting me back there, under the umbral shadow.

[@lukecapria8925]

Thank you for sharing and offering this to all of us! My family and saw totality in upstate NY, the clouds broke and it was amazing. I’m so glad our scout camp (Camp Kingsley) opened for this amazing view of nature. I very much enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@SuperMegaCoffeeGuru]

Everyone's excitement in the video was contagious, I love the photo and the just epic moment it was to see the photo and everyone's excitement when you knew it was not only done but done so beautifully.

[@BenderTheBoiler]

Thank you Destin, and I also want to thank you for making the paper more affordable option. I'm going to get a nice frame for it.

[@tatecore]

I find myself (and I assume many others) getting emotional or teary-eyed during videos like that quite frequently due to a shared childlike joy of innovation and discovery. There is no time I feel humans are at our very best than when we collaborate to produce something truly awesome. When I'm feeling kinda down about the world that's what restores my faith in humanity.

[@dizzlefshizzle]

I love the multi shot single photo concept and the way it turned out! I also had that Erie yucky feeling you had when it was totality! But it was a day to remember with my children even though we had cloud coverage but had a couple seconds to peek through the clouds before it totally passed! Thank you for this and i will be getting this photo for our wall!😅😅

[@liquidmeme6019]

Easiest and quickest buy of my life. From what I've gathered in the original video, that film slide is a very rare shot. Dare I say one of a kind. You deserve to brag about it for the rest of your life. xD

[@ash6105]

THANKS! I Truly Love your videos. I also Love you passion it is contagious!

[@sks220]

Will the metal print be available for a while? I don't have the money now but I'd love to buy one.

[@lewisreid7395]

Just bought my copy! So excited to see it in person. Thank you for releasing it to the public Destin

[@Texas_Swift]

No way! The metal print is gorgeous! I just might have to get one. Your videos got me excited for the eclipse this year and I’ve been along for the journey with your channels through every eclipse video this year. Having a print on my wall would feel like the journey was completed.

[@zefram47]

Thanks for making this available! Fantastic technical achievement doing it all in one frame, in-camera! I do wish you were also offering the larger, wide version that you gave to Dr. Telepun.

[@gerardosuarez1451]

I get chills every time I see that photo

[@JakeStz]

Mine is already shipped! I'm excited!

[@MichaelCoolidge]

Thank you so much. I ordered mine last night. I cannot wait to get it.

[@MylesMySelym]

My sister and I both say the 2017 eclipse shot was like our roman empire thing we thought about constantly. With you also being the reason I got into shooting film, I can confidently say this photo has replaced the one from 2017. This year since we happened to live in the totality, my sister and I both took photos and it was such an amazing experience. multiple times during it we talked wondering what you had planned because we knew it would be special, and my god it was! I will definitely be getting those metal prints

[@absoluteelectricandmainten7432]

Thank you so much! I had a wonderful experience viewing this with a number of people, including my dear wife, in Indiana. It was a very touching and moving experience. It will be wonderful to have your image as a beautiful reminder of how amazing the event truly was.

[@MartFish]

Destin I meant to write this sooner but what made that video amazing was it showed your love in its best forms for your engineering passion, your family and your wife. The outcome was cool but for me that was the real story here. Thank you for sharing it .

[@UndeadHero978]

Bought the metallic plate immediately when I knew it was available for purchase. Thank you so much for letting us have this opportunity, and congrats on creating what is arguably the coolest photo I think I've ever seen!

[@EOTBuk]

Just ordered the metalic print to the UK. We just happened to be in NYC for a holiday at the time and watched it from the Natural History Museum. Would have loved have been in the path though. Amazing work Destin! Your enthusiasm in everything you do is inspiring!

[@falwiuhf]

Thank you for sharing it. I'm going to print it locally this week. I watched thousands of youtube videos, this one was special for some reason.

[@eherrmann01]

I shoot medium format with a Mamiya 645, which has the ability to do multiple exposures. Sadly, I missed the eclipse, and now I'm not quite sad as about it because to be honest, It wouldn't have occurred to me to do that. You did a fantastic job, and it brings me joy to see how much you love film photography (The Kodak series was amazing!) Thank for all you do Destin, and keep shooting film!

[@irelan1]

Absolutely I almost teared up I am in Indiana and work at Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical and they let everyone pause work and gave us all eclipse glasses and got to experience it. It was amazing. I was showing everyone how to put the glasses over their phones and adjust and lock exposure tonget good shots. Thank you! You are an amazing Human and I love you for that!

[@rscbmr1023]

I agree AWESOME. I just bought my first Christmas Gift. Thank you!

[@D8V1Dx]

You should make the long poster print available. I think that one looks the best.

[@nurmr]

I printed the full image on letter paper (8.5"x11", the image ended up 7.75"x10.26"), but it doesn't look nearly as striking as the long poster. I think I need to have a go at cropping it and printing it over a couple of sheets to make a long poster version (or maybe see if I can find some 8.5"x14" paper to print it on instead).

[@xXBeserker9Xx]

@@nurmr If you don't mind me asking, which patreon tier do you have to be, to get access to the image? I've never used patreon before so I'm a little lost lol

[@nurmr]

@@xXBeserker9Xx All tiers have access

[@xXBeserker9Xx]

@@nurmr Thank you!

[@Carnac311]

I just received my order over here in Europe and I have to say it was extremely well packaged (without actually creating way too much trash).

[@JonathanBates]

My emotion from the video was a mix of memories of my family's trip to the path of totality after missing out in 2017, jealousy of your clear skies (we had partial cloud cover that essentially ruined the second half of the partial prior to totality, but not enough to mess up totality), regret for not being more aware of my surroundings during the last moments before/after totality, and sadness that it's likely I'll never be able to experience it again. I'm so glad I we went and got to experience what we did. It just went by so quickly.

[@ShaunRGardner]

I was emotional during the video too cause it took me back to April when I experienced my first totality because of your videos in the past and I’m addicted to it. Gotta see more in my life!

[@korishan]

Dustin, you do an excellent way of presenting your emotions/thoughts/feelings through the camera. This in turn is able to be picked up by your viewers and they will have the same or similar emotions/thoughts/feelings. While watching your eclipse video, we felt the awe and excitement as if we were there. We truly lived vicariously through your lenses of the amazing event. Please keep up the great work, and continue to be you and don't bend to the algorithm.

[@jesselester]

I'm so excited that you are making this public! I to a road trip on my motorcycle to go see the eclipse because of your last eclipse content. What an indescribable experience! Thank you for the many years of strange, beautiful content.

[@customknife1]

This video made me cry. Thank you.

[@WyldOne91]

I didn't comment on the previous video, but I too got emotional while watching it. In fact, your video about the eclipse back in 2017 is what lead me to go out of my way to see the eclipse in 2017 & again, this year, in 2024. I got some of my own photos that I love but I'd also love to get a copy from the guy that sparked my excitement for the eclipse in the first place. Thank you for making this available to everyone

[@OmegaSparky]

Destin - I should also thank you for pointing out the Solar Eclipse Timer app. I used it in 2017 in Idaho and this year at the house a bunch of folks I was staying with, two of us had the app going during the eclipse.

[@ClokworkGremlin]

My mom's birthday is coming up next month, and now I have the perfect present. Thanks!

[@pmedic523]

Thank you so much for making this available to everyone.

[@nitroxunit1]

Thank you. i was ably to see the eclipse with my sister and father near Dallas and when i saw your photo i was like i wish i could have one to reminder that day. i just ordered some for us.

[@Monyornothin]

So glad I can get a copy for myself either way I decide to go. Eclipse happened on my birthday and was unable to view it. Thank you Destin ! ✌️😎

[@ddturnerphd]

Received the Patreon stickers on the pay yesterday and now get to download a high-resolution scan of your awesome multi-exposure eclipse photo, I'm getting Smarter Every Day!

[@devclark]

If we hadn’t watched your first video explaining why we needed to care about this eclipse we wouldn’t have driven 8 hours to Niagara Falls from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and we would have missed the eclipse. Even battling clouds it was an unbelievable experience! Thank you, Destin!

[@crazylegoblock]

So happy to be a Patreon supporter. I get emotional from most of your videos, but as a photographer who shoots film and digital this was special video. It was great to see you be able to capture something so incredible, and I can't wait for my metal print to arrive!

[@BWorks]

I saw the eclipse in southern Ontario and it was incredible. We only had phones with us though and didn't get very good pictures. Thank you so much for sharing your photograph!

[@jimreed87]

I have a suggestion for anyone trying to figure out the mystery objects. (I believe they are satellites, but have no idea which ones.) If you use trig to figure out how far away they are from the camera, keep in mind that's NOT the altitude above ground unless the sun was directly overhead. The satellite's altitude above ground will be less than its distance from the camera.

[@sandroape]

i was about to cry when you showed the final result to your friend!

[@scotttomlinson1057]

Awesome story amazing work. Adding to American history!… love it!!!!❤❤

[@Midcon77]

The artistry of this shot is *stunning* - I'm so glad you included the slide info - it adds a lot to the photo! Would've bought this one way or the other but as a Patron I got one for me and one for a friend who no longer is able to do astrophotography but has in the past. He'll love it! TY Destin!!

[@SmarterEveryDay2]

Awesome thank you for supporting!

[@OmegaSparky]

I teared up in 2017 during the eclipse, but i chalked it up to never seeing such a thing before. I was totally caught off guard when i teared up again during this eclipse. It it's so beautiful. Thank you for making the print available. I love the rotated print - and would prefer that, but I'll take the square format print. (Ordered - thank you!!!) Also, excellent choice shooting in medium format. That is a really nice camera body - nice glass and as you found you have lots of options for interesting multi-exposure photography.

[@stevekristoff4365]

Thanks for the photo, was good benefit for being a patron. One item however, I would have loved to see the availability of a metal print but cropped from full frame like you show (2.35:1 or whatever that aspect ratio is) i.e. to remove the excess space. Yes I can print it out on my printer here, however I don't have the ability to print out on higher quality materials. Anyway, thanks for the shot. :)

[@theseguys5034]

You can take the file to any print shop, and they can do it for you. just search for a good shop in your area and give them some business. I assume the license he gave is only restricting the sale and profit of the image. also it only seems right that as Destin put so much effort and love into this photo that no one does any distribution of it. if people are interested point them to where they can get one for themselves.

[@SmarterEveryDay2]

You have the file! You have ultimate freedom! Try MPIX.com

[@stevekristoff4365]

@@SmarterEveryDay2 Thanks was not aware of mpix or others offering the service. Will check them out.

[@eddyNYC]

I cried from the video too. I went to Texas to watch the eclipse, my first time in my life. I am also really into photography just like I am astronomy, but I was not prepared for photos for the eclipse, I did not have my Sony A1 camera because I went there for the Texas Eclipse Festival and was camping for it. So the fact that you combined photography with the eclipse in such a crazy way, in such a dedicated and inspiring way... wow. I'm crying again thinking about it. Thanks for this photo Destin. I think it's my favorite film photo of all time ever. Thank you for the inspiration. Thank you for sharing this story. Thank you for taking such a breathtaking photo. Thank you for your infectious joy. Thank you for being so curious. Thank you for being you Destin, always.

[@SmarterEveryDay2]

Thank you for such a kind comment!

[@swjd94]

I want one and not only because it's a cool picture, but because of the effort and passion that went into it. I've been a long-time subscriber, and I appreciate every one of your videos. Thanks for all you do.

[@parsamahdavi48]

i've found your work and of course this picture, a piece of art too very interesting and touching that it is my wallpaper and every time i turn on my laptop i take a momeny yoo look at it.

[@HappyTheSandwich]

i think the music choice helped, can be very powerful just having the right track

[@mitchramsay1796]

Definitely agree with the emotions of the video, I was in tears multiple times. I can’t pinpoint exactly why but my guess is a) the solar eclipse itself being a beautiful wonder b) feeling like I was apart of the photo process as I could feel and understand your infectious excitement and awe

[@SirKaibel]

Good on you for not giving this out for free. I saw the video where you take that picture and immediately thought about asking for it, but stopped myself since this was obviously a thing you are very passionate about. The picture really looks amazing, and the story behind it is even more so. Giving this out to your patrons on Patreon, and now offering the physical version too, is a great way to share it without cheapening it. If anything, this just made me want to do something similar myself.

[@BlueLion364]

Destin, your video from the 2017 eclipse made me realize that I had to experience totality in 2024. Especially since it was going to be within driving distance. Due to your video I took my son up to northern Vermont and had an absolutely spectacular view of totality and is the coolest thing I've ever seen. Thank you for that. That video, and the one from this year, are my two favorite ones you've ever done, and you've done a lot of great ones. Thanks again.

[@bheardnow6410]

Fantastic! Thank you! I look forward to hanging up the metal print!

[@nk361]

Wait though, so the prints are available to non patrons and the highest res on is available to patrons? Do the prints capture all the detail from the high res version or are they a lower res version? Did they use the high res version but then they couldn't print in that high of resolution? I don't see resolution details or specific mention of this

[@scotthutson736]

I loved that video and just commented on it. The eclipse was very emotional for me and my son. We watched the 2024 eclipse in Oberlin, OH. We got to watch the 2017 eclipse at his house in South Carolina.

[@Ian_Durr]

I too felt something during your video! I teared up during your love of family & friends! The excitement from you and the solar eclipse Doctor! Just an amazing video and I could feel your energy!!

[@handynomad1548]

Just received both of the metal prints in the mail today, the timelapse 2024 eclipse AND the 2017 ISS solar transit. They look awesome. Thank you so much for making them available. How can I share a photo of their new home?

[@mottomanic]

Never clicked "add to cart" so fast. Love the way it looks as if on ectachrome. I was in Dallas for the eclipse and the weather finally cooperated. So cool