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p.1 #1 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Hi Everyone,

It has been awhile since, I have posted in this thread. Here are a couple images, of the sequence of shots, I took, while Shuttle Atlantis, was lifting off from Kennedy Space Center.

I was on the West End of the Causeway, about 5-6 miles from Pad 39A. These two images, have had some slight adjustments, in CS3, and very little cropping.

Settings, as follows: 1D2N+1.4xII+2xII+300/2.8 IS = 840mm, F/8, AV Mode, EC +.07, ISO 800, Autofocus/ AI Servo, Tripod + Ball Head mounted.

Will post more, once I am a bit more awake

C&C welcomed.

James

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:10 PM

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p.1 #2 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Dear James,

Beautiful images! I am surprised that they are so crisp. I have never cared for the quality of my 2x series II and here you stacked them and got great shots.

JW

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:19 PM

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p.1 #3 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Jim,

Thank you. Your compliment is greatly appreciated. I ran them through CS3, USM at 90%, 3.0 Pix, 0 Radius. Then did a slight bit of NR in Noiseware Pro, but I have the sharpening filters, turned off.

Regards,

James

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:03 PM

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p.1 #4 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Nice ones, James. Must have been fun to be there too..

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:29 PM

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p.1 #5 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Lars,

It was a blast being at the Launch. One of the most enjoyable events, in my life thus far.

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:32 PM

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p.1 #6 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

James, always a joy to see the techno marvel blasting off,, for those that have never visited during one I can highly recommend the event,, the sound and feeling the earth shaking beneath you is something to feel,,

of course long lens are advisable for dress code,, real long,,

Derry

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:34 PM

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p.1 #7 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Here are another pair of images. Just some slight adjustments in CS3, and slight cropping again.

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Nov 17, 2009 at 03:36 PM

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p.1 #8 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

awesome! love the last shot!

Nov 17, 2009 at 10:35 PM

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p.1 #9 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

WOW.

What a ride!

I liked the first pic and the last pic the most. The last is my favorite, but the first is the one that has such a nice view of the shuttle...

Good images and even better memories.

I hope they have a safe return....I sure wish I was up there with them too!

Nov 18, 2009 at 12:43 AM

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p.1 #10 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Nicely captured.

Nov 18, 2009 at 12:58 AM

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p.1 #11 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

I love that last shot. Thanks for sharing.
Ron

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:10 AM

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p.1 #12 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

^ what he said!
Been down in Orlando during 3 launches, but was working and couldn't get there to see close up.
Did get on the roof of the Renaissance hotel once, that was cool.
Amazingly good for the stacks!

Nov 20, 2009 at 08:05 AM

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p.1 #13 · STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Thanks to all, for the compliments. It is greatly appreciated. The last image, has definitely been the favorite of everyone, who has seen the images.

Kirk,

I was having hit & miss results when practicing, with the stacks prior to shooting the Shuttle Launch. However, I am extremely happy with these results. Will definitely be making some wall hangers

Regards,

James

Nov 22, 2009 at 07:25 PM

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