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P51Mstg
15th of November 2008 (Sat), 21:08
I got in to the launch with a few friends who work at NASA. VIP didn't even begin to cover it. We were in front of the press (those who have credentials) and next to the Vehicle Assembly Building. Last time I shot it from almost 13 miles away. This time I believe I was 3 1/2 miles.

Shots are reduced in size but uncropped.

Mark H

http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/41783/2174929710059357066S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2174929710059357066iUBjCL)

MoonRise....

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/38111/2935165520059357066S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2935165520059357066ytBDgm)

Launch (what else could it be??)

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/40894/2064200030059357066S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2064200030059357066dzxbUk)

100% Crop of the Launch Shot..........
Scout7id
15th of November 2008 (Sat), 21:11
That's where I got to see my one and only launch. My brother works for Rocketdyne at KSC. Very nice access and very nice shots.
vr6pwns_me
15th of November 2008 (Sat), 22:37
im jealous. hook me up next time!!!
MacDogg
16th of November 2008 (Sun), 00:09
Awesome pics!
PhotosGuy
16th of November 2008 (Sun), 07:46
Very nice! There's still a lot of truth in, "F/8, & be there!"
zeva
16th of November 2008 (Sun), 18:29
Wow #2 for me! pretty!
equetefue
16th of November 2008 (Sun), 19:41
500 f4 with tc ??
P51Mstg
16th of November 2008 (Sun), 20:42
I used a Canon EOS 1D Mark III (10 MegaPixel) set at 5 frames a second with a Canon 500MM F4.0 Lens and a 1.4 teleconverter on a Wimberly II head with the Gitzo Tripod

My assistant shot a Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III (21MP) that shoots about 3 frames a second with a Canon 100-400MM F4/5-5.6 Lens. She hand held it.

Both cameras were set to (I forget off hand) ISO 800; Tv with a shutter speed of 1/640 or 1/800. Shooting RAW.

Mark H
0ozma
16th of November 2008 (Sun), 22:36
Wow. that is amazing for being 3 miles away.
Tee Why
16th of November 2008 (Sun), 22:41
wow, that's one big moon.
RogerAylstock
17th of November 2008 (Mon), 00:50
Very nice shots! Congrats!
Andrushka
17th of November 2008 (Mon), 00:53
dang, looks like you nailed it!
zeva
17th of November 2008 (Mon), 01:11
Thats some crazy artillery! lol
muscleflex
17th of November 2008 (Mon), 07:03
nice shots.. i definitely have to see this before they retire next year?
acchildress
17th of November 2008 (Mon), 20:13
The earth moved!
Tumbl3w33ds
17th of November 2008 (Mon), 20:23
Those are AWESOME. I love, love the first one. I've only been to landings, I am jealous ;) But your photos are wonderful!