Well, I set off with the best of intentions, all set to take a series of shots as the shadow crept across the moon. Alas, my equipment failed me! I just couldn't get the camera to stick to the tripod. Subsequent investigation showed that a small screw on the quick release plate had come loose, and the protruding head was preventing the camera from engaging fully. Pleased i solved it, but no comfort at the time.
So I was reduced to hand-held. OK when the moon was bright and full, but as things got darker I got nothing worth the effort. Oh b*****!!
Here's my pathetic attempt at documenting the eclipse.
Canon 350D, 70-300 IS at 300, f5.6, ISO 200.
Left 1/4000sec, right 1/80 sec.
Stuart