One of the most beautiful elements in pictures, and in life, is contrast. This collection of images was taken during the solar eclipse on August 21st, 2017 in Charleston, SC. Perhaps most interesting is the image in the center with the extended shutter/lens “drift”, which accentuates the sun’s prominences and creates an “eye” for the beholder. All of these are previously unpublished/unshared images, debuting in this International Photography Awards (ipa) submission. They are all unedited, except for minor adjustments in sharpness, and of course - contrast.