Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-129) launch...

jsruccijsrucci Registered Users Posts: 118 Major grins
edited November 21, 2009 in Other Cool Shots
My brother and I were lucky enough to get tickets to see the Space Shuttle Atlantis launch, from the NASA causeway. This is the closest public viewing point (6 miles from pad). The best I have is my Canon 70-300mm lens, so that's what I was using on my 20d.

The full gallery can be viewed at:

http://jsrucci.smugmug.com/Events/Space-Shuttle-Atlantis-Launch/10346658_aSGZn

Here's a few shots:

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There are a few more shots in my gallery that I linked above. Let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Steve

http://www.steverucci.com

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Comments

  • esc2476esc2476 Registered Users Posts: 354 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2009
    These are great shots Steve - the first one is classic.
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,942 moderator
    edited November 17, 2009
    I love the first one as well. Very powerful vehicle and a real sight to behold.
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2009
    thumb.gif on #1 -- excellent shot. What a great opportunity you had!

    Lauren
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  • BradfordBennBradfordBenn Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited November 18, 2009
    Very nice. It is an awesome experience, I have never seen and felt that much power except at launches.
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  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2009
    Howdy Steve,

    Stunning images, made me feel like I could hear the Thundering Roar and excitement of liftoff.

    I can't even imagine the experience, but through your images got a good feel for it:D:D:D

    Very nicely done!!!!
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • jsruccijsrucci Registered Users Posts: 118 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2009
    Panther wrote:
    Howdy Steve,

    Stunning images, made me feel like I could hear the Thundering Roar and excitement of liftoff.

    I can't even imagine the experience, but through your images got a good feel for it:D:D:D

    Very nicely done!!!!

    Thanks everyone. It was definitely a cool thing to watch. To be honest though, by focusing on trying to get clear pictures you miss a bit of the experience. It's all so fast and within a minute, the shuttle is pretty much out of sight miles up in the sky.
    Steve

    http://www.steverucci.com

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  • MilanMilan Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2009
    Love the first one. Must be awsome to see the shuttle launch.
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