STS-123 Endeavour Night Launch

[eric8669]

Well I just returned from Florida about two hours ago.

This morning around 2:28AM Endeavour lifted off of Pad 39A. was not able to witness the entire accent due do to cloud cover. Just amazing to see in person.

Here are a couple of shots from the NASA Causeway about six miles from the Launch Site.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/ShuttleLaunch_031108_colorcorrectio.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/ShuttleLaunch_031108_2a.jpg

[eric8669]

Well I just returned from Florida about two hours ago.

This morning around 2:28AM Endeavour lifted off of Pad 39A. was not able to witness the entire accent due do to cloud cover. Just amazing to see in person.

Here are a couple of shots from the NASA Causeway about six miles from the Launch Site.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/ShuttleLaunch_031108_colorcorrectio.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/ShuttleLaunch_031108_2a.jpg

[mirrodie]

fantastic! :mrgreen: :borat: :borat:

[mirrodie]

fantastic! :mrgreen: :borat: :borat:

[Matt Molnar]

Awesome shots, Eric. What kind of settings did you use for that? I really want to go down for a launch soon. Only 2 years of shuttle flights left.

[Matt Molnar]

Awesome shots, Eric. What kind of settings did you use for that? I really want to go down for a launch soon. Only 2 years of shuttle flights left.

[NYARTCCFAN]

Low deck of clouds here in Tampa last night. Couldn't se diddly squat.

[NYARTCCFAN]

Low deck of clouds here in Tampa last night. Couldn't se diddly squat.

[lijk604]

Great shots Eric! Did you have a heads up as to how to set the camera?
How did you shoot those? AV or Manual?

[lijk604]

Great shots Eric! Did you have a heads up as to how to set the camera?
How did you shoot those? AV or Manual?

[PhilDernerJr]

Nice shots, Eric.

How loud was it from where you were?

[wunaladreamin]

That's incredible Eric. I'd love to get down there to witness a shuttle launch one day.

[moose135]

Outstanding, Eric! I was down for a shuttle launch 20+ years ago, but didn't as close, or have the kind of equipment I have today. Would love to get close for another launch.

[LGA777]

Great shots Eric, with so many launch delays in recent missions glad this one went as scheduled. Seeing/hearing a launch in person is an amazing experiance, at night must have made it even more special.

Congrats

LGA777

[eric8669]

Thanks Guys.


Great shots Eric! Did you have a heads up as to how to set the camera?
How did you shoot those? AV or Manual?
Awesome shots, Eric. What kind of settings did you use for that? I really want to go down for a launch soon. Only 2 years of shuttle flights left.

For about the last month since I knew I was going to a night launch I have been researching on how to shoot the shuttle. From what I gathered the best setting is to shoot it as though it was Daylight. I shoot Manual 125 F8.0. I had two camera's, two tripods. What I was looking to do was get a number of shoots off with one camera and on the other would be a wide angle Long exposure(was not able to get this shoot as the shuttle went into the clouds) From what I have been told is to wait till T-3 and then begin shooting.


Nice shots, Eric.

How loud was it from where you were?

Since I was six miles away and Light Travel's faster then sound I didn't get to hear the shuttle until it went into the clouds. It was loud.


This was my second attempt at a launch in the past year. First time around it got postponed and I couldn't make it. Remember if you are going to buy a launch ticket there are no refunds so plan accordingly. Tickets usually sell out within minutes. Included with my ticket was Dinner in this case breakfast with a former Astronaut.

[T-Bird76]

Nice stuff Eric! Glad you were finally able to see her go up!

[mirrodie]

Eric, wow its only getting better! Breakfast with an Astronaut? How was that?!

Great work! I love the light within the puffs of smoke. Brilliant!

[eric8669]

Eric, wow its only getting better! Breakfast with an Astronaut? How was that?!

Great work! I love the light within the puffs of smoke. Brilliant!

Had breakfast with Former Astronaut Robert Springer. He Flew on STS-29 and STS 38. He basically talked about his experiences and did a 10-15 minutes Question and Answer session.

Here is another shot.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/ShuttleLaunch_031108_3a.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

Eric, that is absolutely STUNNING!!!

[nwafan20]

Wow! That is nuts!

[lijk604]

Absolutely AWESOME :!: :!: :!:

[eric8669]

And one more shot.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/ShuttleLaunch_031108_5a.jpg