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glsmith9823

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I shot this image at Kennedy Space Center a while back of the Atlas V taking off carrying the GOES-T satellite. Typically I dont put a lot of my images out, but I have had enough comments that I decided to add it here. Nikon D-500, Nikon 105 mm Macro with clear filter 1/8000, F/11,ISO 100. Triggered by Miops Placed withing 75 yards of base of rocket. Variances of flame color is due to different fuels being used. Liquid Oxygen/Jet fueled Kerosene for main core & solid paste fuel for side thrusters
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glsmith9823 said:
I shot this image at Kennedy Space Center a while back of the Atlas V taking off carrying the GOES-T satellite. Typically I dont put a lot of my images out, but I have had enough comments that I decided to add it here. Nikon D-500, Nikon 105 mm Macro with clear filter 1/8000, F/11,ISO 100. Triggered by Miops Placed withing 75 yards of base of rocket. Variances of flame color is due to different fuels being used. Liquid Oxygen/Jet fueled Kerosene for main core & solid paste fuel for side thrusters
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The different flame colors are the eye candy here for sure. Thanks for posting it. You can feel the rumble in the picture composition!!!
 
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Wow, what a spectacular picture!
Very well done,
I also thought that the shock wave would have knocked out the gear,
You must have had this well secured and supported,
Regards,
Gavin
 
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Gaduf said:
Wow, what a spectacular picture!
Very well done,
I also thought that the shock wave would have knocked out the gear,
You must have had this well secured and supported,
Regards,
Gavin
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Tripod has spikes, but before placing the tripod, I have an aircraft tie down spike that I screw into the ground, place the tripod over it & then take a 4 foot bungee cord which is wrapped a minimum of 2 times about the neck of the tripod. As far as vibration...the noise & vibration are enough to kill a person & 2 of my 3 D-500 have been sent to Nikon to have the aperture control boards replaced. Each unit has a water resistant rain protection bag covering the camera & sound device & dew heater, due to the thousands of gallons of water dumped to reduce, noise, vibration and put out fires.
 
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Fantastic shot!

Do you have somewhere where you display more of your work (website, social media,...)? Massive space/astronomy enthousiast/photographer here; so would love to see more.
 
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Great image. How did you get security clearance to get your equipment that close. I would just love to see a launch let alone get that close for fantastic images like this. Very good job. I would like to see the walls in your house. I am sure you have some great wall hangers.
 
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