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Well I just returned from Florida about two hours ago.
This morning around 2:28AM Endeavour lifted off of Pad 39A. was not able to witness the entire accent due do to cloud cover. Just amazing to see in person.
Here are a couple of shots from the NASA Causeway about six miles from the Launch Site.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95...rcorrectio.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95..._031108_2a.jpg
Well I just returned from Florida about two hours ago.
This morning around 2:28AM Endeavour lifted off of Pad 39A. was not able to witness the entire accent due do to cloud cover. Just amazing to see in person.
Here are a couple of shots from the NASA Causeway about six miles from the Launch Site.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95...rcorrectio.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95..._031108_2a.jpg
fantastic! :mrgreen: :borat: :borat:
fantastic! :mrgreen: :borat: :borat:
Awesome shots, Eric. What kind of settings did you use for that? I really want to go down for a launch soon. Only 2 years of shuttle flights left.
Awesome shots, Eric. What kind of settings did you use for that? I really want to go down for a launch soon. Only 2 years of shuttle flights left.
Low deck of clouds here in Tampa last night. Couldn't se diddly squat.
Low deck of clouds here in Tampa last night. Couldn't se diddly squat.
Great shots Eric! Did you have a heads up as to how to set the camera?
How did you shoot those? AV or Manual?
Great shots Eric! Did you have a heads up as to how to set the camera?
How did you shoot those? AV or Manual?
Nice shots, Eric.
How loud was it from where you were?
That's incredible Eric. I'd love to get down there to witness a shuttle launch one day.
Outstanding, Eric! I was down for a shuttle launch 20+ years ago, but didn't as close, or have the kind of equipment I have today. Would love to get close for another launch.
Great shots Eric, with so many launch delays in recent missions glad this one went as scheduled. Seeing/hearing a launch in person is an amazing experiance, at night must have made it even more special.
Congrats
LGA777
Thanks Guys.
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Originally Posted by lijk604
For about the last month since I knew I was going to a night launch I have been researching on how to shoot the shuttle. From what I gathered the best setting is to shoot it as though it was Daylight. I shoot Manual 125 F8.0. I had two camera's, two tripods. What I was looking to do was get a number of shoots off with one camera and on the other would be a wide angle Long exposure(was not able to get this shoot as the shuttle went into the clouds) From what I have been told is to wait till T-3 and then begin shooting.Quote:
Originally Posted by GothamSpotter
Since I was six miles away and Light Travel's faster then sound I didn't get to hear the shuttle until it went into the clouds. It was loud.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil D.
This was my second attempt at a launch in the past year. First time around it got postponed and I couldn't make it. Remember if you are going to buy a launch ticket there are no refunds so plan accordingly. Tickets usually sell out within minutes. Included with my ticket was Dinner in this case breakfast with a former Astronaut.
Nice stuff Eric! Glad you were finally able to see her go up!
Eric, wow its only getting better! Breakfast with an Astronaut? How was that?!
Great work! I love the light within the puffs of smoke. Brilliant!
Had breakfast with Former Astronaut Robert Springer. He Flew on STS-29 and STS 38. He basically talked about his experiences and did a 10-15 minutes Question and Answer session.Quote:
Originally Posted by mirrodie
Here is another shot.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95..._031108_3a.jpg
Eric, that is absolutely STUNNING!!!
Wow! That is nuts!
Absolutely AWESOME :!: :!: :!:
And one more shot.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95..._031108_5a.jpg