Kaya Side Hotel - Eclipse Day, 3/29/2006

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Jim Windlinger's Setup496 viewsJim Windlinger brought a superb array of equipment to the 2006 eclipse - a Borg telescope, all-automated mount and guiding apparatus, digital camera. But it was the Nazar Boncuk hanging from the counterweight shaft that really guaranteed the success of his endeavor.

Closing in on Totality490 viewsThe binocular projections show us that the Sun is now about 2/3 covered by the Moon.

Shadows on the Sheet489 viewsThe image of the partially-eclipsed sun is projected through Sandie's binoculars onto the sheet spread on the ground.

Ready to Shoot the Eclipse489 viewsMy equipment: a TeleVue Pronto 70mm refractor on a TelePod mount; a Baader mylar white-light filter, and an Olympus OM-1 film camera. In the background, just behind my back, Marvin Blaski is relaxing and enjoying the spectacle.

The Beach at Totality488 viewsLooking out over the Mediterranean. Again, without a tripod Sandie's camera was subject to shaking, hence the blurred picture.

Dessert Trays487 viewsA stunning array of desserts was awaiting us in the dining room.

Cabbage Flowers487 viewsFlowers, apparently made of carrot slices with scallions serving as the stems, "growing" out of a cabbage.

Sigara Böreği487 viewsEgg rolls, or their Turkish equivalent, stuffed with potato, feta or meat, next to cabbage flowers.

No Takers480 viewsThe paddleboats and jet skis were idle on Eclipse Day, and the gaily decorated cabanas were mostly deserted. Everyone was watching the eclipse.

The Crowning Touch478 viewsThe towel folded in the shape of a swan, with rose petals sprinkled over it, was unlike anything I've seen before or since, and it was just one of the many features that put the Kaya Side in a class by itself.

Optical Delusion477 viewsAt first glance it appears that Michelle is using some weird kind of periscope here to shoot the eclipse. On closer inspection, it's just a regular camera shot against the background of a black pole sticking up out of the sand in back. Meanwhile, it appears as if Chuck Mattox is trying to stamp on some noxious insect about to pounce on the girl in front.

Welcome472 viewsThe Kaya Side Hotel's kitchen team went all-out for the post-eclipse celebration.

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