I watched on TV (from North Carolina...) and immediately thought to get on here and harass Harry about pics from the launch. Glad he delivered!
Good thing I got this up before you could harass me.
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I would have to say that this was my largest flight shot yet.
Thanks.
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Absolutely jaw-dropping gorgeous Harry! I'm so envious! Glad you were there to capture these images and you did an excellent job. And a full moon too, how cool is that? Congratulations!
Thanks Dee it was an amazing night.
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One of the things I miss about living in Florida was getting out to the Cape to watch launches. I had a few of those 3 mile passes on occasion and it is down right indescribable to explain the power and fury that one feels. Even at nine miles it is incredible.
Until you see one in person you have no idea of the impact of a launch. Watching it on TV just doesn't do it.
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Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
I was shooting at Merritt Island NWR the weekend before and considered going back to shoot the shuttle. You made me wish that I had followed through with the trip.
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Those images really capture the immensity of scale of the event. clap
My grandparents used to winter in Okeechobee and they saw several of the early flights.
I am truly envious of anyone who has seen any of the launches. I hope you get to do it again.
Thanks Z. The next shuttle launch is 2/14. I would love to shoot that one too but Linda might have other plans for Valentine's Day.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
If it stays on track, the Feb. 12 launch will be a pretty one coming at 7:30am, just after sunrise. The time gets about 25 minutes earlier each day, so it will be a colorful one on the 12th 13th or 14th (then is a night launch on the 15th and beyond).
I was shooting at Merritt Island NWR the weekend before and considered going back to shoot the shuttle. You made me wish that I had followed through with the trip.
I hope you got some good shots at MINWR. You should have stayed for the launch though.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
These are great pictures, thank you for sharing them!
Glad you liked them.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
I hope you got some good shots at MINWR. You should have stayed for the launch though.
As always, you're right. Maybe next time.
Dixie Photographs by Dixie | Canon 1Ds | Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 5D | Canon 50D | Canon 10D | Canon EOS Elan 7 | Mamiya Pro S RB67 |
...and bunches of Canon lenses - I'm equipment rich and dollar poor!
Those images really capture the immensity of scale of the event. clap
My grandparents used to winter in Okeechobee and they saw several of the early flights.
I am truly envious of anyone who has seen any of the launches. I hope you get to do it again.
Thanks Z, I don't know if I will ever be able to get this close again but I hope to shoot the next launch in February.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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Those images really capture the immensity of scale of the event.
My grandparents used to winter in Okeechobee and they saw several of the early flights.
I am truly envious of anyone who has seen any of the launches. I hope you get to do it again.
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Good thing I got this up before you could harass me.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
I would have to say that this was my largest flight shot yet.
Thanks.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Thanks Dee it was an amazing night.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Until you see one in person you have no idea of the impact of a launch. Watching it on TV just doesn't do it.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Thanks and it was an incredible sight to behold.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Very nice shots.
I was shooting at Merritt Island NWR the weekend before and considered going back to shoot the shuttle. You made me wish that I had followed through with the trip.
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| Canon 1Ds | Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 5D | Canon 50D | Canon 10D | Canon EOS Elan 7 | Mamiya Pro S RB67 |
...and bunches of Canon lenses - I'm equipment rich and dollar poor!
Thanks Z. The next shuttle launch is 2/14. I would love to shoot that one too but Linda might have other plans for Valentine's Day.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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I hope you got some good shots at MINWR. You should have stayed for the launch though.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Glad you liked them.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
As always, you're right.
Photographs by Dixie
| Canon 1Ds | Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 5D | Canon 50D | Canon 10D | Canon EOS Elan 7 | Mamiya Pro S RB67 |
...and bunches of Canon lenses - I'm equipment rich and dollar poor!
Thanks Z, I don't know if I will ever be able to get this close again but I hope to shoot the next launch in February.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
It sure was Steve. Thanks.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"