Atlas Night Launch, Cape Canaveral, Florida

[bobbyv]

About 8 days ago, 5:34 a.m. This morning I got a call from someone working from NASA wanting to know where I was when this photo was taken. I was somewhere where I was definitely allowed to be, as I've spent lots of time there over the years doing camera stuff, fishing, etc. I just said that I was on Merritt Island. No more questions.

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[acnomad]

Simply beautiful, Bobby.

 

[bobbyv]

Simply beautiful, Bobby.

Thanks. One guess as to which ballhead I was using.

 

[acnomad]

Thanks. One guess as to which ballhead I was using.

RRS BH-40? I knew it was going to be in the right hands with you!

 

[gchappel]

That is spectacular.
Nasa just wanted to know where to stand to get a great image for their marketing.
Beautiful. Print it big, hang it.
gary

 

[JW53]

Very cool shot Bobby, seeing a launch def on bucket list.

 

[Palouse]

As said, stunning!

I think the answer to NASA should have been, "Sorry sir, that information is classified!"

 

[Louis Champan]

Spectacular!! That should be a huge print.

 

[Maurie]

As said, stunning!

I think the answer to NASA should have been, "Sorry sir, that information is classified!"

And the next sentencs should read: "but I'm happy to negotiate an apprpriate price for a copy for you"

Brilliant image. V jealous.

 

[NCV]

You certainly chose a perfect spot for this picture.

Did you pre plan this observation point?

 

[Allan]

Real beauty. Your choice of ss was excellent.

 

[alexf]

Beautiful shot!

 

[Mike Buckley]

Fantastic!

How did NASA learn of the photo and how did they get your contact information? Maybe it's embedded in the metadata?

 

[Butlerkid]

Spectacular image, Bobby! You are a natural for night photography! Such a stunning image! The lighting on the low clouds really make the image! So glad you shared it with us!

 

[Pa]

Spectacular. How did you estimate the correct exposure time? You nailed it.

 

[warth man]

Fabulous shot.

 

[LyndeeLoo]

That is superb, Bobby! Did NASA offer to purchase the image?

 

[crazy]

Where was I? Why, I was right here. <click>

Great shot ?

 

[sonuj2]

Fabulous image Bobby!

 

[Minuteman3]

Wonderful shot ... and after witnessing a lot of these night launches in person, and seeing a lot of photos, this is one of the best I've seen. Well done!!

Ken