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

jsrucci

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:









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

Thanks,

esc2476

These are great shots Steve - the first one is classic.

ian408

I love the first one as well. Very powerful vehicle and a real sight to behold.

redleash

on #1 -- excellent shot. What a great opportunity you had!

Lauren

BradfordBenn

Very nice. It is an awesome experience, I have never seen and felt that much power except at launches.

Panther

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!!!!

jsrucci

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.

Milan

Love the first one. Must be awsome to see the shuttle launch.