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Jan 17, 2007 14:42 |  #1

I first heard about the comet being visible here on Monday but we had cloudy skies on Monday and Tuesday. I think this shot I got tonight makes up for missing it then though. Now, if only I had a 600mm lens.

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Jan 17, 2007 15:08 |  #2

Great shot Steve!
Ours and others here https://photography-on-the.net …php?p=2554891#p​ost2554891
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Jan 17, 2007 16:41 |  #3

Awesome shot... I have been following this comet for weeks and missed seeing it last week when clouds moved in. It was the last chance to see it for us Northern hemisphere dwellers. I am envious of your location!!!


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Jan 17, 2007 16:57 |  #4

Fantastic shot! I love the composition (or crop?) :)


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Jan 17, 2007 17:24 |  #5

That is a cracking capture you have there my friend :) Make the most of it whilst it lasts, I only got one night to catch this Comet :(
Thanks for sharing it
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Jan 17, 2007 17:24 |  #6

Brilliant shot - great detail in the comet!
Mine can be seen here:-
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=261720
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Jan 17, 2007 19:55 |  #7

I think it's the best shot of the comet I've seen. Very nice!


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Jan 17, 2007 19:58 |  #8

Cleo199 wrote in post #2558268 (external link)
I think it's the best shot of the comet I've seen. Very nice!

I'll second that. Great shot.




  
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Jan 17, 2007 20:05 as a reply to  @ Medic85's post |  #9

This could be a once in a lifetime event. Nice capture. I'm shut out and extremely jealous.


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Jan 18, 2007 13:39 |  #10

Thanks everyone. I was really lucky to catch this last night. Tonight it's cloudy again.


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Jan 18, 2007 14:07 |  #11

Now I'm not sure which is the best shot... Nice one :)


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