Just a technical note to the folks who said they wish they could see "the other side" of the shuttle. This actually IS the side where you would normally see the orbiter. The framework you see that is blocking the shuttle is called the "Rotating Service Structure" (I believe), and it is like a giant door that swings open about a day before a scheduled launch. I had a chance to be part of a press team at a launch in May of 2000... some of the shots from that trip are at www.thefreeds.com/misc/shuttle if you're interested :)
I know that "close up" is relative but I don't really think you can argue this fits the challenge. As a picture it's OK - I'd have left the top of the white mast in shot.
Illegially close or extra large lens? Still don't think this is macro, up close and personal, or any of the challenge. But sure is a mighty good picture. I like the picture. Wish I was voting on it alone - without anything to do with the challenge. Darn it, still going to give it a 6 cause I like it. PTL
This would be a good picture for the current challenge - Technology. Although, you most likely used your zoom feature, I don't see this as a macro or close up shot. Too bad you can't get a photo from the other side so you can see more of the shuttle.
I can`t see the shuttle, only a bit of fuel tank, but i guess this is as close as your allowed.Maybe this would be better for this weeks technology challenge. So i reckon you should cut through the wire fence and get a pic from the front. It`s a shame it didn`t lanuch this week as planned. Marbo
I am surprised! I didn't think I would have an opportunity to say, I don't see how this relates to the challenge, but you did it!! This is a fine photo, really, but the point was to get close, really close, and not close in a galaxy kinda framework. Sorry, but this is a 3 for this challenge. Any other week, it would be at least a 5. Swash
I'm not normally too picky about meeting the challenge, but this isn't really "close", is it...? It's an OK picture of the shuttle, but not exceptional (although I'll be honest, if *I* got to go and see a launch I'd be tempted to try and make the photos fit whatever that week's challenge was too...)
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