Getting the Best Screenshots with Howard Eclipse Shader

This shader changes landscapes through sun rays, sun glare, halo effects, fog and its own color tones. A little planning helps you capture its standout moments.

Pick the right place and time

• Savannah at midday: The bright, glowing sun over acacia trees and open grass shows off the glare effect. Shallow ponds add hazy-sky reflections.
• Rivers and shorelines: Face toward the sun across water to catch sunbeams and halo effects reflecting on the surface.
• Sunset over water: The shader's lighting and reflections are especially striking as the sun sets.
• During the eclipse (around noon): For moody shots, frame wide landscapes as the light dims. The fog and dark water make the most dramatic images.

Set up the shot

1. Hide the HUD for clean images. On PC, press F1. On other devices, use the hide-HUD option in Settings > Video.

2. If cheats are enabled, use /time set with day, noon or night to reach the lighting you want without waiting.

3. Stand still and face the sun, or angle slightly away from it to keep the glare from washing out the frame.

4. Take a before-and-after pair by capturing the same view in the morning and again at noon to show the eclipse transition.

5. Turn your brightness setting back to default first if you raised it. A higher brightness setting softens the eclipse darkness in your images.