Many people do not realize there are different types of solar eclipses, partial, where the sun looks like a crescent has been sliced away, an annular eclipse where a ring of the sun is visible around the sun and a total eclipse where the sun is completely obscured. During a total eclipse when none of the sun is visible the solar glasses are not needed. The change in the light between full sun and a small crescent of sun is hardly noticeable. It's when totality starts that the darkness arrives. Even though ecblackiii was directly under the sun's path he apparently saw an annular eclipse. The fact that he was underwhelmed is probably due to the fact that he missed the sun's beautiful corona which is only visible during the few minutes of totality. I witnessed the 2017 eclipse and any one claiming the animals behaviour does not change is perhaps just not paying attention.

I second the recommendation of Cotton Carrier.

Number 2.

If you are using a zoom lens crank it to a wide setting to locate the sun and then slowly turn it to tele adjusting the camera orientation to keep the sun in the frame. At the wider settings the sun will appear as a small dot.

It's said that the force of the collision was equal to being hit by an aircraft carrier and that the weight of the bridge wreckage put the bow of the boat on the bottom which certainly helped stop the boat.

Number 1 has class and style and immediately grabs attention.

A lot of consensus for a pistol points to a 44 magnum with hard cast bullets, 305-340 grains. Hard cast bullets because what is needed is penetration. You need to hit the bear in the chest and have the bullet exit the rear hopefully breaking the pelvis along the way. The 12 gauge shotgun is also excellent but it's harder to carry around and perhaps harder to bring into action. The 45 is great for stopping a human but not a 400-600 pound bear. When hunting the best scenario would be to have a partner standing ready while you tend to any downed game.

If you are using a DX camera the 200, 350 35mm equivalent, should withstand any cropping necessary. See my photo from the 2017 eclipse.

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Judging from your post I think you already know the answer to your question. Stick with what you've got.

I read this section for common practical knowledge and advice. Sometimes I am severely confused and disappointed.

As recipients of the Darwin awards the anti-vaxers will eventually be weeded out.

Go to Search at the top of the page just above Watched Topics and type Solar eclipse and you will be deluged with all the info you could possibly need.

A small first aid kit such as those designed for hikers.

Thank you, that completely slipped my mind.

The pano definitely takes the prize. Well done.