All of the following shots were taken at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. This was the last night time shot of the space shuttle as the program comes to an end with approximately four more shuttle launches set for the remainder of 2010.
Click on each photo for a larger image.
This first shot is just seconds from ignition of the shuttle Endeavor. This gives the spectator an idea how calm and serene it is just before ignition. I took this vantage point to use as a foreground for not knowing what to expect and did not want to shoot into darkness. Only did I know what I was in for when the shuttle actually lifted off.
This photo shows how the night sky is lit up by the actual lift off of the space shuttle. The distance from where I was at the Visitors Complex is about 8 miles. The camera was set for a long exposure as I was hoping to get a light trail as the shuttle went into space. What I wasn't expecting was the amount of light the rocket created when it lifted off. It went from nighttime to daytime in seconds, absolutely amazing.
The space shuttle is on it's way and the light diminishes as it travels higher into the night sky. By this time you can actually hear the rocket as it increases in speed and altitude.
The remaining photos just give you an idea as to what one might see as the shuttle heads for orbit into the night sky.
This was a real treat and would recommend the experience to anyone
No comments:
Post a Comment