At last ..my comet (now with more comets in each box)

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  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2007
    gus wrote:
    Tks christina...looks like cloud again tonight. I am all ready to go here to get some more tonight if it clears.

    :help:ramboOh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh. I'd FREAK out if all of those bugs were anywhere near me. My friends and family love to joke that I love 2000pd animals (draft horses) but I'm afraid of itty bitty little bugs. ne_nau.gif

    I actually freak out a bit when I accidentally open a thread by Skippy or Lord V that has a........SPIDER....in it.. Eeeeeeeee. Okay, I'm giving myself the creeps.


    I can't wait to see more comet pictures from you. I hope the weather improves and I wish I was able to see the comet. My friend is leaving here, heading to Adelaide on Tuesday. Do you think he'll be able to see it from there?
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2007
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited January 20, 2007
    Wow! This is a unique shot Gus! I'd say those folks in the city are hosed
    when it hits though rolleyes1.gif
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,245 moderator
    edited January 20, 2007
    Good catch, Gus. Sure would fit in with these. I'm not sure if you give up your copyright there, but might be something to look into.

    McNaught wasn't but a tiny spec in the sky here a week ago. Would have needed a 1,000mm lens.
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2007
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited January 20, 2007
    gus wrote:
    Yeah i eventually sent it to them..meh there are a few thousand similar on the net now the same as it so its not like its a saleable item.

    pardonner mon français. Mais vôtre est un enfer de beaucoup
    plus intéresser que les la plupart des autres. Tellement ouais,
    je pense qu'il a une chance de se vendre.

    OK?
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    edited January 20, 2007
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  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    Gus, have you seen McNaught's new pics from last nite? Looks like the show is getting better and better.

    http://msowww.anu.edu.au/~rmn/C2006P1new.htm

    Did you have any luck last nite?
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited January 21, 2007
    gus wrote:
    Maybe..i expect to do a lot better tonight though.

    I sent it to that NASA site (which dont reproduce...i read their small print) with my © on it. Maybe thats a way of getting traffic to my site ?

    I think it's a way to get folks to your site. Yes.

    Looking forward to the next batch...

    Ian
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  • ajgauthierajgauthier Registered Users Posts: 260 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    yes APOD and Spaceweather.com
    TomaS wrote:
    Wow Gus! That is by the best shot of the comet I have seen. You should send it to APOD. They have been covering it for a week and always have spectacular images of space, but yours is comet king. That tail is amazing! clap.gif

    you guys in the Southern Hemisphere...I'm jealous! That is just BEAUTIFUL :)

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  • ultravoxultravox Registered Users Posts: 776 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    Gus, that is spectacular! clap.gif
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  • devbobodevbobo Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,339 SmugMug Employee
    edited January 21, 2007
    bugger me Gus....that is totally awesome :D

    I reckon it's the best comet shot i have ever seen. Having the city at the bottom of the frame and the jet stream (sp?) of the comet really make the shot.

    I'm totally jealous ...and yes u can die...very very happy indeed.

    bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gifbow

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  • ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    woaw Gus, that's one very nicely done picture mate bowdown.gif

    Congratulations! awesome!
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  • DalantechDalantech Registered Users Posts: 1,519 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    Well done!! clap.gif
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  • SenecaSeneca Registered Users Posts: 1,661 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    Awesome! Best shot yet.clap.gif
  • mushymushy Registered Users Posts: 643 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    Gus that photo is a true winner!!clap.gif I knew if you had a clear night you'd produce something special and you didn't let anyone down.
    Great shot mate
    May I take your picture?
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    bowdown.gifbowdown.gif

    Awesome.
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  • photocatphotocat Registered Users Posts: 1,334 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    Wonderful Gus, I have never seen one in my life. Great capture. I would also be interested in some basic settings, I have no clue how one starts taking photographs like that! Pretty awesome. I suppose the ancestors looked upon it as coming from Gods, or something in that area. They were more spiritual then we are today, it must have impressed them deeply. It impresses me only to see it on a photograph...Well done!clap.gifclap.gif
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  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    ian408 wrote:
    Tellement ouais, je pense qu'il a une chance de se vendre.
    Gotta say I agree. Je veux un.

    EVEN THOUGH...:nono
    Gus wrote:
    Sure they will see it...its huge in the sky !
    You are an evil, evil man!:toniI knew, just knew, that you were going to do that. However, I'm gullible as all hell and clicked anyway. I covered my eyes, peaked out of the corner to find the magic red "x" and closed the window.:) (The sad thing is I REALLY did do that.)
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited January 21, 2007
    That's just breathaking...
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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    beautiful, gus.
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  • DeeDee Registered Users Posts: 2,981 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2007
    I'm so jealous!
    My measly comet shots don't even begin to compare!

    Great photos, well worth the effort of taking them, even if it means you're a bug magnet.

    I too, like the city lights as a backdrop.
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited January 21, 2007
    I think the thing that really makes these shots is the comet tail. Really
    makes for a nice shot.
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    edited January 21, 2007
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited January 21, 2007
    climbing gear: check

    bug-spray: check

    6 months too late for the comet: check, damn!!!!!

    fantastic shot, gus, jealous doesn't begin to describe it! bowdown.gif
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