Lovely on several levels
Boccelli is as good as ever, and wonderful to see the new 'phenom' recognize a master who came before him.
It's Things like this can also reset our scale for what is artistically good and what is great.
Very hard not to be moved by that kind of talent.
Thanks for sharing that.

I did not know there was an ignore list or an Attic, I only look at General Photo, which is usually enjoyable.
I only comment if I think it might be useful or helpful .
Not a big fan of ignoring or banning, everyone is entitled to their opinion.
There is a lot of knowledge here, and that's what interests me.

I'm not sure I am right either, and I truly do not think coatings are in danger, I think the danger comes from anything near the focal plane, however iris's are delicate and why take the chance when a front solar filter that blocks IR &UV are inexpensive and widely available.
I think you did the right thing
Beautiful pix

@Burkphoto has this one correct.
I would simply add that on a Mac , PHOTOS does a very good job for SIMPLE slide shows that include video clips.
But if you want to vary timing, add music, adjust the length of video clips, you will need iMovie

Not many uses beyond the sun or welding.
For long exposures you are better off with regular ND filters because the optical quality/ color balance is better.
But if you are curious, give it a try

Nice pictures !
I think you did the right thing by being cautious. I do not think lens coatings per se would be damaged , but I did read an advisory from Canon never to use the filter drawer for solar filters, only front mount filters. The reason is that the IR from the sun can generate large amounts of heat, and THAT could definitely cause damage

I feel very badly for you, stuff happens I guess
Too late now but you always use the tripod foot to mount the camera so it is more balanced.
Second there are arca swiss plates that have built in stops so that even if not tight, the cameras cannot slide out of the head.
Third always drape your camera strap over the tripod as a fail safe

There is a lot of planning involved in Eclipse Photography and a bit of technique as in how to focus at infinity when you cannot focus by eye (you can focus on the moon and tape or mark your lens beforehand.....
Exposure with filter, easy to test before the eclipse. Exposure during totality without the filter (begin with an estimate and refine) Doing it safely and well requires lots of attention.
You have both focus and exposure issues.
Live and Learn I guess.

This whole thing has been quite instructive, and maybe it is reflective of the polarized world we live in.
Some folks feel that everyone with whom they come in contact NEEDS to know THEIR opinion.
Even in places that state up front "If posters want opinions they will ask for them", we have folks who argue the point. "How dare we deprive those poor souls of their wisdom" Think about that......
All we have done as a community is seek to make it an open and friendly space, where people can seek advice if they choose, or simply post some pictures without the need or fear of judgement.
How do you argue with that ? It is called civility.
The more people who post here the better the place becomes...... unless we allow it to devolve into one of those internet forums that exist for people to "Flame' one another.
The only issue we are talking about is Unsolicited unwanted Criticism, in One small part of the site.
If giving advice on other people's work is so important to you, just look for people who ask.
When someone asks, all reasonable opinions are welcome. This place is at its best when we are helping one another. Look for ways to do that.
Take Pictures, enjoy Life

In addition to removing the filter during totality, you still need an exposure that works.
My guess is that you were grossly under exposed.
Sorry you missed it, but you did SEE it, We all screw up from time to time'

Folks, one of the joys of photography is that it can bee enjoyed at many levels. Everyone starts somewhere.
The gallery is meant to be a "riskless" place to see your photo on the internet, and show it to others.
There is a reason it is structured that way, it encourages people to post regardless of their skill level.
These folks are not looking for your criticism, even if it is well intentioned. They just want to post pictures they are proud of.
There are lots of other places where criticism IS allowed , here and other places.
Having one place free from criticism, where people can feel safe is a very good idea.
Also, try to remember the audience....... This is not some high stakes gallery, I is a cordial meeting place for mostly older photographers to share and talk about Photography. All skill levels are welcome, and we do have lots of accomplished photographers as well as those who just do it for enjoyment.
Unsolicited criticism is generally not welcome anywhere, even if it is meant to be helpful
That should be a pretty easy concept to understand.
Be happy, take Pictures

PS I just checked B&H and they list several Ilford Baryta papers including Gold Fiber Gloss but no Gold Fiber silk.??
Anyway there seem to be more Baryta papers available now than ever before (except for my favorite)

I haven't tried the red river so can't comment
The 3 I mentioned Ilford, Canson,(not Canon as auto-corrected above) & Hahnemule are/were ultra premium very heavy weight paper (north of 300 g/m2)
The reason that was important to me was that those papers felt exactly like the best heavy weight FB enlarging paper and in Ilford's case their silk surface (bad name) was just like F surface (glossy) enlarging paper when air dried on screens (i.e. not ferrotyped)
If Red river specs sound like those, maybe worth a try

My practice for clients who are not professional editors, is that no one sees unedited files. There should be a quality filter where if it does not meet your standards for client work, it shouldn't be shown.
This is not universal, wire services, Nat Geo etc, get the whole take, but they are experienced editors.

It should also be covered in your contract, that clients receive a large and meaningful selection of proof level files.

Nothing wrong with your camera or lens. Shooting at ISO 10,000 is your problem.
If you had just used a Tripod you could have shot at 1/60 at Iso 2500 or 1/30 at 1200
You also could have bounced flash and done fine 90% up 10% little kicker card to get catchlights and shadow fill.
Little LED panels are fairly useless in large spaces unless they are very close to the subject.

Also remember, light dim enough to need iso 10,000 is usually pretty unattractive light, pumping iso may get you the exposure you need but it is still ugly light. A bounce flash done well, can fix that..... meaning it can raise ambient levels AND supply some directionality & shadow fill. In situations where flash is prohibited , bring an f/1.4 prime and a tripod.
I have ignored IS/VR or IBIS but both of those can also help.
In a Church, a monopod can be as good as a tripod -Rubber pad on floor, lean against a Pew at mid point and slowly squeeze the shutter.
Good Luck next time