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tuggnet

16th of March 2005 (Wed), 12:34

I took this picture in November of 2002 with my G2. It's the last night time shuttle launch (Endeavour ). I was in the parking lot of the VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) at KSC; Just a few miles from the pad.

This pic is not very good and I guess I'm looking for some advice on how I could make it better in the future.

Currently using a 20D. I'm not sure when/if there will be any more night time launches, but if there is, I'd like to be ready.

Endeavour, November 2002

http://www.etbits.com/images/Endeavour.jpg

sparker1

18th of March 2005 (Fri), 16:43

Fill flash.....a huge fill flash.

PhotosGuy

20th of March 2005 (Sun), 20:06

Fill flash.....a huge fill flash. There's already a flash - you just need a big reflector! ;-)
I suggest you read this + the update link at the bottom. And shoot RAW.

Contrast Masking
http://www.rogercavanagh.com/pstips/tip05-1.stm