Did nobody reserve the Tacocopter?????
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Did nobody reserve the Tacocopter?????
What are the odds of shooting her first pass at Inwood and then hustling over to Bayswater for the Tower Shot if they follow the original postings and don't scale it back.
Totally doable... !!Quote:
Originally Posted by fk6065
I am really tempted to try that Manny but I am worried about them scaling back the flyovers and just coming in.
I'm gonna take the huge risk and go the pier in NJ to shoot north at the statue of liberty. If the path remains the same, I should see it come back when it comes back from going north up the West Side of NYC and maybe even a pass across the statue of liberty...
Anyone else think thats possible?
you should have plenty of time for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzalu
It's a GO for Friday. Despite the prediction of strong gusts, they plan to launch since no cross-winds are predicted; just a strong NW flow. So charge your batteries, pack your lenses and good-luck. Hope this historic moment finally is upon us. Later I'll post to ask which hangar she'll be secluded in. Enjoy!
As seen in this photo - http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured.../5059/#photo53Quote:
Originally Posted by DustinF
I think if I shoot at 600mm or 840mmm or even risk it and go 2x on the 600 I can get something for my trouble at 1200mm...
Anyways - I'd love to hear some thoughts on this...
I like this Inwood/Bayswater change up idea. I might have to do that as well. For those of you going to Inwood, what time do you plan on arriving?
Just saw Lee Goldberg on Ch7 and he saId the same thing. Of course will check again in the AM. Good hunting all!!:biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedbird1
And later in June when she's towed along the Hudson to her final resting place we'll have another epic thread and great photographic opportunity . :wink:
Hopefully another certain poster will pop up and explain to us why we don't deserve to have a shuttle.:rolleyes:
Good luck to all tomorrow !!!
It is suppose to stay under the Radient heat building known as Hangar 12 and they will pull the shuttle off after a few days when they can get all the equipment in place...Then it will sit for a few weeks off the 747 and then barged .....well, you knowQuote:
Originally Posted by Speedbird1
Yes, good luck everyone, may everyone get good shots wherever you may be.Quote:
Originally Posted by alberchico
If anyone is out early, let me know I'll probably be shooting somewhere in the AM.
Steve F., Ken P. and I are shooting sunrise at Brooklyn Bridge park...leaving at 4am! They will drop me off at JFK for the NASA sponsored event I will attend for a few hours and they will pick me up after it is over. We will then spend the day spotting. It will be good to see you all. See you tomorrow - Derf
Let me know where you go after the event and mate we can meet up. I'll be with Dennis
It is going to be on the 747 at JFK for a while before the specialized equipment arrives to remove it.
Could be over a month sitting on top
Also as an aside the fly overs tomorrow are not guaranteed at this time.
I am sure we will hear more in the morning when NASA updates
hey guys - i will be out and will hopefully meet a lot of you that i haven't met yet. planning on heading to Inwood Park - and then maybe stick around for a bit. my manager really loved my moving a day off twice this week, so i hope it goes well!
600mm or worse 1200mm will risk motion blur. Hope your Gimbal setup is a strong one :smile: and not to forget, likely backlit.
im planning to be in brooklyn on the ferry pier behind the army terminal you have a great view of the liberty, battery, and even some Verrazano to the south Google 40.648411,-74.029269 for exact location. Enjoy!Quote:
Originally Posted by DustinF
can anyone advise which ATC frequency to monitor the flyover on? thanks
Best bets...
JFK Tower (4L/22R, 13R/31L) 123.900
Newark Tower 118.300
LaGuardia Tower 118.700
KEWR Tower Class B (2000'/below) 127.850
KJFK Tower Class B (2000'/below) 125.250
KLGA Tower Class B (2000'/below) 126.050
all will be on my scanner on round robin with JFK tower as priority channel :-)
I won't go but my parents will take my children there.
Can anyone give an address for me to get them to Inwood park? Like a GPS address please?
I am not so much worried about the motion blur - I am just trying to figure out the angle of the plane to the skyline and area. If everyone is gonna have almost the same shot from the different parts of the Air port - I am just trying break out of that box and get something different...Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzalu
I don't have an exact address, but a quick search on Google maps has 588 Bayview Ave as the closest address listed. Some GPS's allow you to enter a cross street or corner location. If yours does, you can enter Bayview Ave and Alemada Ave, just stay straight for a few hundred yards and you will be at the park entrance.Quote:
Originally Posted by mirrodie
Newscopters 123.025 They'll be up and working and good for heads-up and interesting chatter.Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzalu
NYPD 123.100
THanks. Just got my folks set up for Inwood. Much appreciated.
Since I work in Carle Place, I'm hoping to convince my boss to allow me to take an early lunch and go to Eisenhower Park. Who knows, maybe he'll allow the whole department to go! Good luck everyone. George.
Normally doable....remember tomorrow parking is going to be nutty by Bayswater. You may get there in time, but may have a long walk to the park.Quote:
Originally Posted by fk6065
Good luck tomorrow guys! Wish I could be there to see it with y'all! I'll be tuned in for pics :)
Which lot will you be in? I think I'll try the one in the part just off the merrick ave entranceQuote:
Originally Posted by gpalz1
Does anybody know when they'll be in the area? NASA just says 9:30 to 11:30 which is a fairly large chunk of time.
Oh first post after years of lurking :biggrin:
My TSA friend told me i will be there around 10.
The Plane will be stay near the Anti Ice Tent so we could get a decent view of it..
Good Luck everyone!
I'm thinking that might me a good spot, Lot 8 next to the Special Activities Building. My only concern is the 8 story building on the other side of Merrick Avenue. I might park over there and take pictures from the sidewalk. My other concern is the incinerator, who knows what Covanta will be spilling into the air at that time?Quote:
Originally Posted by puckstopper55
What time you getting there? The post above says it will be at JFK at 10. That seems a bit early. I was figuring over our area about 1030Quote:
Originally Posted by jlaico1
My suggestion is try to get wherever you wanna be when the Shuttle arrives at least 1+ hour early. Traffic at DC pas paralyzed by people trying to get to good viewing spots. And you don't know how many good photogs I know who were stuck on a freeway as the SCA flew overhead. They were crushed.
Nick, when the shuttle leaves, if you're there, please shoot me a text :-) thanks
Those are the two spots I'm considering as well. I don't think the building will be a problem since the SCA will be at 2000 feet or so. Probably won't decide until I get there for the best angle.Quote:
Originally Posted by jlaico1
Hmm anyone going to Bayswater/Inwood with a scanner I can hang around with?
I will be at Inwood with Denis who is bringing a scanner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyuusei