Pictures you didn't take - Page 28

xoxoxoBruce · 04-06-2013, 07:14 AM

To most of us that's pretty cool, however Seakdiver would scoff just more feathered rats, since they have an abundance up there in Alaska. I'd be majorly fascinated if they were near me, thanks.

Griff · 04-06-2013, 08:49 AM

We're seeing eagles pretty regularly on the Susquehanna now. It is still cool.

footfootfoot · 04-06-2013, 02:35 PM

Yeah now that they'd 86'd the DDT we're lousy with eagles.

Lamplighter · 04-06-2013, 04:31 PM

Cats are on the rebound too...

Gravdigr · 04-23-2013, 11:30 AM

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ZenGum · 04-29-2013, 07:09 PM

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glatt · 04-30-2013, 07:38 AM

Wow!

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This image represents a culmination of multiple long drives, failed attempts and lessons learned. I travelled 5 hours round-trip to this location for at least 5 prior night launches, each months apart, and failed each time for a different reason, learning an improvement in the process. The final image, shot from a distance of 30 miles and an altitude of 900ft, was a composite of three frames shot on two cameras, as the scene far exceeded the dynamic range capturable by any current camera technology. One for the arc, roughly 3minutes at f/22, one for the exhaust and orbiter,1/2 at 3.5, and one for the stars/Jupiter, just risen, seen to the right of the base of the arc. The “comet” at the left is actually the Space Shuttle Discovery, after SRB seperation, and the “tail” is an exhaust or moisture that is always present on launch, just not usually visible. The unique timing of this particular launch, just before sunrise, meant that shortly into the launch the shuttle and it’s contrail were illuminated by the rising sun, while the pad and my location were still in pre-dawn darkness, making for great contrast. Just five minutes prior to launch the International Space Station flew overhead, and five minutes after, I parachuted down, and made a hasty egress before the sun broke the horizon.
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I’m normally an advocate of “getting it” right in-camera, but occasionally the scene can only be captured by composite. This image is the closest representation that I can create to being there, and it pales in comparison. This launch will remain one of the most memorable moments of my life. It’s incredible what we as humans can achieve when we try…

Gravdigr · 04-30-2013, 02:51 PM

Werkt fer me.

Awesome pic!

xoxoxoBruce · 04-30-2013, 07:10 PM

It's working now, but I can't figure out where he parachuted 900 ft down from.

glatt · 04-30-2013, 08:55 PM

I think he's not saying so he won't be prosecuted. Has to be a radio tower of some kind. Florida is flat. Nothing else is that tall.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-01-2013, 12:49 AM

I wondered if it was a balloon, but it's hard to keep them steady for long shots. Radio tower would be a good guess.

avenfoto · 05-27-2013, 10:22 PM

I'm impressed with your skills of deduction, I knew it would just be a matter of time before someone figured it out, eventually.

Well done. Glad you like the image, it was a lot of work.

http://500px.com/bryanrapoza

xoxoxoBruce · 05-28-2013, 01:53 AM

Yes, it sounded like a physical challenge, as well as the photo-technical end being pretty daunting too. And it ain't like a seagull taking off that you can do a million times if you want. You only get so many shots at the shuttle, and I think a remarkable job. Kudos.

footfootfoot · 05-28-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by avenfoto

I'm impressed with your skills of deduction, I knew it would just be a matter of time before someone figured it out, eventually.

Well done. Glad you like the image, it was a lot of work.

http://500px.com/bryanrapoza

We are a regular brain trust here. Awesome work and excellent armchair adventure for us!

xoxoxoBruce · 05-28-2013, 11:31 AM

Yeah, Brain Rust R Us.

04-06-2013, 07:14 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	To most of us that's pretty cool, however Seakdiver would scoff just more feathered rats, since they have an abundance up there in Alaska. I'd be majorly fascinated if they were near me, thanks. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-06-2013, 08:49 AM	#2
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	We're seeing eagles pretty regularly on the Susquehanna now. It is still cool. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

04-06-2013, 02:35 PM	#3
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Yeah now that they'd 86'd the DDT we're lousy with eagles. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

04-23-2013, 11:30 AM	#5
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	__________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-29-2013, 07:09 PM	#6
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	__________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

04-06-2013, 04:31 PM	#4
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Cats are on the rebound too...

04-30-2013, 02:51 PM	#8
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Werkt fer me. Awesome pic! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-30-2013, 07:10 PM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It's working now, but I can't figure out where he parachuted 900 ft down from. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-30-2013, 08:55 PM	#10
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I think he's not saying so he won't be prosecuted. Has to be a radio tower of some kind. Florida is flat. Nothing else is that tall.

05-01-2013, 12:49 AM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I wondered if it was a balloon, but it's hard to keep them steady for long shots. Radio tower would be a good guess. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-27-2013, 10:22 PM	#12
avenfoto Kinda New Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1	I'm impressed with your skills of deduction, I knew it would just be a matter of time before someone figured it out, eventually. Well done. Glad you like the image, it was a lot of work. http://500px.com/bryanrapoza

05-28-2013, 01:53 AM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Yes, it sounded like a physical challenge, as well as the photo-technical end being pretty daunting too. And it ain't like a seagull taking off that you can do a million times if you want. You only get so many shots at the shuttle, and I think a remarkable job. Kudos. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-28-2013, 11:31 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Yeah, Brain Rust R Us. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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