Was in Orlando Fl. at the space center. Once in a life time for me, was able to see a rocket take off. I believe it was carrying communications for over seas some where.
that would of been so cool. I would love to see that one day. My dream is to photog earth from a space shuttle. That would be so unreal. Lucky you and lucky capture
I did get to watch a night shuttle launch before I got into digital photography or photography in general. I took my daughter and thought she would not like it at all, especially on our 3rd night to try to watch the launch as problems kept the shuttle on the ground. The 3rd night with only seconds to spare in the go-no-go time they made the call to Launch.
Was the first night launch with a female commander, Chandra x-ray telescope, and was the Shuttle Columbia.
It was the most beautiful site and sound I have ever witnessed, I was in tears and so was my daughter.
I did get to watch a night shuttle launch before I got into digital photography or photography in general. I took my daughter and thought she would not like it at all, especially on our 3rd night to try to watch the launch as problems kept the shuttle on the ground. The 3rd night with only seconds to spare in the go-no-go time they made the call to Launch.
Was the first night launch with a female commander, Chandra x-ray telescope, and was the Shuttle Columbia.
It was the most beautiful site and sound I have ever witnessed, I was in tears and so was my daughter.
James
Ya, I have more, most look just the same. It didnt take more than a minute or so before it went out of sight. We to were lucking, it was scheduled the day before, but put off until to next day bad weather. I'm working on lots of convention shots, as soon as I get caught up, I'll post some more.......Thanks...ace
I had the opportunity to attend a shuttle launch as part of the press in May, 2000. I have to say that it was absolutely one of the most incredible experiences of my life!
I had the chance to tour the facilities with other photographers, and we got to see some areas that the public doesn't generally get to experience. I was able to take shots of the shuttle from literally about 100 yards away, and we viewed the launch from the press viewing area, which is about as close as anyone is allowed to see them.
This launch (STS-101) of Atlantis was just at the break of dawn, which was just amazing to see. In this photo, it appears that it was dark out, but it was actually just minutes before sunrise. This was one of those experiences I'll never forget.
That's great - thanks for sharing! The one time I got out to the Kennedy Space Center, the Endeavor was on the pad but I missed the launch by a week. It was in my pre-digital days: Endeavor on Pad
On a different trip to the space center, I happened to be getting out of my car in the parking lot as one of the space shuttles (Endeavor, I think) was being returned to Florida, piggybacked on a 747. That was pretty cool, too, although it happened too fast for me to switch lenses!
