OK, so I'm trying to practice taking photos for the eclipse.
The solar filter is on the camera and I've got the whole thing up on the tripod.
Now I can find the sun when I handhold the camera. The problem is when I'm using the tripod.
The angle of the sun is so high that it's nearly impossible for me to see it. The camera is waaaay up at a high angle, plus the solar filter blocks my view. (It's reflecting my face!)
I'm thinking that I need to be outside when the sun is much lower in the sky, which will make it easier to see, and hopefully, find.
Any suggestions will be gratefully accepted!
Help! 
On edit: Here's a successful sun shot:
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Thanks!
One answer would be a gadget like this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1132360-REG/ziv_ravf_right_angle_viewfinder.html
You might find it useful for general photography-- getting down for that lower angle can work wonders.
You don't say what your camera is, but if you use the viewer on the back, a mirror might work, as was suggested.
That would be very cool if you have time!
And he sent me a link to this tutorial
http://www.superstokedmagazine.com/article/2013/10/how-to-time-lapse-with-nikon-d3200-a-how-to-time-lapse-guide/
Hope it helps.
I'm just trying to get the sun to show up (without blinding me!) in my viewfinder!
I wish you good luck. The mirror idea is a good one.
I told him about the right angle viewfinder and he had a look on his work computer.
He said this would be perfect for what I need and he recommended that I buy it........so I just did.
I really appreciate all your feedback!
