On November 14th 2012, approximately 60,000 people converged on Northern Queensland to witness a Total Eclipse of the Sun

Many watched the eclipse from the beaches, where low cloud disappointed, teased and delighted the crowds with one of nature's rarest spectacles.

Taken with a Canon 5dMkII and 8m Fisheye lens at 4 mile Beach Port Douglas.

(image copyright 2012 Peter J Ward)