Space Shuttle Endeavor
Endeavor Mission STS-126, 11/14/08….Launch time 7:55pm EST. Not a great photo, but I only have a few seconds to try and get a shot and I was looking slight in the wrong direction at first. Living just over an hour drive from Kennedy Space Center, depending on clouds we can get a pretty good view of the shuttles after launch. You can’t really see the shuttle, but the flames are pretty cool.
If you have never seen a shuttle launch in person, do try, it is a truly awesome site. We were fortunate enough to see the July 4, 2006 launch from six miles away and the launch before that one from 13 miles. I did get some shots but the pictures are on my other computer and unaccessible until I can get it working again :( I think I do have some on film, I’ll see if I can find them.
Nikon D70s attached to a Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope
1300mm
11/14/08 – 304/3
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Isa Rodriguez
wow ! what blessing to see this and to have captured. must give the goosiebumps!!.. awesome shot !!
Donna Adamski replied
We’re big fans of the space program. We try to see as many launches that we can, even if it’s from the front yard!! Thanks so much my friend. :)
Heavenandus777
Way Cool Hunny, There were to many Clouds Here, I Seen this same shot but then it Disappeared.
Hugs
Donna Adamski replied
No clouds here, very clear for a change! Thanks so much sweetie :) Hugzzzz
Paul Gitto
great capture!
Donna Adamski replied
Thanks a bunch Cometman :)
Visual Inspi...
Boy!! You weren’t kidding!!! This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Donna Adamski replied
I kid you not! I think the shuttle launches are totally awesome and I will do what I can to see it. This is first night launch in quite a while. I tried to talk my hubby into driving up, but it didn’t work out. They are retiring the shuttles in 2010 so not many more trips to go. Thanks Boss Lady :)
Visual Inspi...
Thanks for sharing this awesome experience that I will never get to see!!
Donna Adamski replied
Noooooo….You have to come visit…you’ve been so many places and seen so many things, you can’t let this pass you by. I cna let you know when the next one is or you can check at nasa.gov. It’s really worth the trip and the time. One tip though, plan for delays!! The July 4th launch was suppose to launch on the 2nd!!
Visual Inspi...
What a great idea!! Let me know.. who knows!! ;0)
Donna Adamski replied
You know I will…would love to meet you in person…You are so awesome! We are blessed for sure. :)
Visual Inspi...
xoxo.. you guys humble me…thank you butterfly lady!!
Donna Adamski replied
My pleasure…as your name says…you are an inspiration…I will always cherish your friendship…even if I spelled your name wrong!! LOL You’re the BOSS…Boss Lady!
WJPhotography
Fantastic capture …we dont get stuff like this :)
Donna Adamski replied
We won’t either for much longer…they are retiring the shuttles in 2010. Thanks Wendy :)
shanemcgowan
Wow sweetie !!
Donna Adamski replied
Thanks a bunch Shane :)
Clive
Excellent shot my friend, looks fantastic against the night sky
Donna Adamski replied
Thank you very much my friend :)
amarica
Great shot my friend!
Donna Adamski replied
Thank you sweetie :)