What a blast to be here!

mosackmosack Registered Users Posts: 49 Big grins
edited December 25, 2009 in Street and Documentary
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This actually happened to me and I got this image/screen shot from my dash mounted video camera shooting at 30 frames per second and 168 Degree wide angle lens. Apologies for the quality, but I figured it was worth sharing. This occurred in Kandahar on Dec 15th 09. It was buried in the road and was triggered remotely as I came upon it. Now, tomorrow, Dec 17th 09, I am flying home for the holidays. I think it'll be a very good Christmas :wink

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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    Holy s*%t!eek7.gif

    You've sort of been given a gift no?

    I hope you make the best of it. Merry Christmas.
    Liz A.
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  • mosackmosack Registered Users Posts: 49 Big grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    lizzard_nyc wrote:
    Holy s*%t!eek7.gif

    You've sort of been given a gift no?

    I hope you make the best of it. Merry Christmas.



    I will definitely be a very good vacation! Good thing my family don't check this site to see what I post or I would have some explaining to do ne_nau.gif "but honey...!" Nah...probably better I don't say anything just yet...
  • NirNir Registered Users Posts: 1,400 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    Travel safe and Merry Christmas!
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  • bdcolenbdcolen Registered Users Posts: 3,804 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    mosack wrote:
    [IMG][/img]742487920_eaCyy-XL.jpg
    This actually happened to me and I got this image/screen shot from my dash mounted video camera shooting at 30 frames per second and 168 Degree wide angle lens. Apologies for the quality, but I figured it was worth sharing. This occurred in Kandahar on Dec 15th 09. It was buried in the road and was triggered remotely as I came upon it. Now, tomorrow, Dec 17th 09, I am flying home for the holidays. I think it'll be a very good Christmas mwink.gif

    I can't possibly improve on Liz's response! rolleyes1.gif Just let me add - may your staggeringly good luck remain with you in the coming year. clap.gifclap.gif
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited December 16, 2009
    lizzard_nyc wrote:
    Holy s*%t!eek7.gif
    Yeah, that's what I said, too. :yikes But jeeze, what some people won't do to get a good shot. rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Have a great vacation!
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  • mosackmosack Registered Users Posts: 49 Big grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    bdcolen wrote:
    I can't possibly improve on Liz's response! rolleyes1.gif Just let me add - may your staggeringly good luck remain with you in the coming year. clap.gifclap.gif


    It might sound weird to hear this, but I was much more jazzed that I was able to get this on video than I was upset by what happened.
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    Holy sh**!! I'd buy a lottery ticket since it seems to be your lucky week.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

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  • ruttrutt Registered Users Posts: 6,511 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    It just sort of rolls off the mind's tongue, eh? Holly S**t!
    If not now, when?
  • rainbowrainbow Registered Users Posts: 2,765 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    I can understand why everyone is saying "Holy SHOT!" I am glad that you are here to share it with us. Your wife will be grateful when she finds out too...

    Highlights might be a little blown out rolleyes1.gif

    Do have an especially wonderful holiday season!
  • mosackmosack Registered Users Posts: 49 Big grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    rainbow wrote:
    I can understand why everyone is saying "Holy SHOT!" I am glad that you are here to share it with us. Your wife will be grateful when she finds out too...

    Highlights might be a little blown out rolleyes1.gif

    Do have an especially wonderful holiday season!


    I think both the road and my truck were a little blown out too...but hey, I'm still dancin'! :ivar
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited December 16, 2009
    Dear Santa,
    I'd like one new pair of underpants and a can of touch-up paint for my up-armored Humvee.



    Thanks for sharing thumb.gif
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  • Nikonic1Nikonic1 Registered Users Posts: 684 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    I'll 14th that. Holy SH*&!!!! Thanks for your service and have a fantastic holiday. Get home safe and enjoy it with your family. bowdown.gif
    Matt :thumb
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  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    :jawdropOMG. So glad you are OK and that you will be able to spend Christmas with your family.

    My advice is not to share this picture with your wife and family until you are safely home for good.

    Have a joyous holiday!

    Virginia
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  • BizShotzBizShotz Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited December 16, 2009
    You there just taking photos, or did you find and take care of the threat behind that threat?

    Glad it missed you! Amazing shot.
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2009
    Holy cow. Thank goodness you weren't hurt.

    You have my utmost respect for your service. Thank you.
    Sid.
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  • JusticeiroJusticeiro Registered Users Posts: 1,177 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2009
    mosack wrote:
    It might sound weird to hear this, but I was much more jazzed that I was able to get this on video than I was upset by what happened.

    I totally understand that. That's an awesome shot. I would print two copies, frame one, and send the other in to Magnum with a note attached reading "Don't try this at home."
    Cave ab homine unius libri
  • imagesofhimimagesofhim Registered Users Posts: 527 Major grins
    edited December 25, 2009
    1st-Praise God for your safe delivery!!!
    2nd-Thank God for your time with family
    3rd-Thank YOU and so many others for your selflessness in serving our country and helping maintain our freedom--may God keep you always!
    Blessings,
    Marjohn

    Images of Him Photography
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