PortugueseastrophotographerMiguel Claroflew halfway across the world to experienceand photographthe Great North American Eclipse.

This not only required detailed planning and technical precision but a bit of luck as well.

Claro spent months researching the best techniques for taking an HDR eclipse photo.

Total Solar Eclipse by Miguel Claro

When merged together in post-production, they produce a crisp, high-contrast photo.

The duo ended up settling on Texas, but even that took a turn due to the weather.

Thankfully, whatever clouds were in the sky parted.

Total Eclipse by Miguel Claro

Once the big event was over, Claro had a new challenge.

The final image is a triumph.

Claro isselling limited-edition fine art printsof his HDR eclipse photo in multiple sizes.

Total Solar Eclipse by Miguel Claro

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro flew from Portugal to Texas to photograph the total solar eclipse.

To bring his vision to life, he used a six-camera setup that weighed over 100 pounds.

Though cloudy weather threatened to derail his plans, the skies parted just as totality began.

Miguel Claro Photography Setup

Miguel Claro Photography Setup

Miguel Claro Total Eclipse Print