And this is what it looked like 170 miles north in Jacksonville.
This is the first one I have been able to see.

Rob

"Glen in Orlando" wrote in message
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Jim...
It is awe inspiring (And i've been to nearly 40 launches of one type or
another). Back in my college days we could get right onto the Cape, pretty
close to the VAB.
These days they keep you back further.
This is across the river, oh, about 12 miles or so. This was taken with a
200mm lens... wish I had a larger/longer piece of glass... This one was
one
of the most heavily attended/watched launch in a looong time. I think the
combination of great weather, a sunday launch, and the end of the shuttle
program looming combined to make this one a must see.
Glen in Orlando
"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Glen in Orlando" wrote in message
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As soon as the Airshow ended today we realized that the shuttle was set
to depart in just 3 hours... so.. grab some food and go watch a Rocket
Launch!!
(my kid grabbed the camera and didn't realize it was still set at a high
shutter speed from the airshow.. hence the super dark background)

Still a good picture. I always have wanted to see (and feel) a launch.
How close were you, and how long of a lens did you use for that picture?
--
Jim in NC

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