Posts: jfh2841 | Ugly Hedgehog

jcofer wrote:

Excellent photos! I can almost feel the rumble, power, and heat!!!

It was something that we will always treasure.

Jan 25, 2023 21:22:46 #

jrvinson45 wrote:

Wonderful images, these never get old! I’m still waiting to see a liftoff of that water tower; however…..🙄 I was a Capt. In USAFR in the 70’s but never got to se a live launch… closest I’ve been was a few weeks ago when a Starlink going into orbit was visible in AZ during a launch from (I think), Vandenburg. Awesome stuff! The Falcon is very impressive. Thank you.

Thank you!

Jan 25, 2023 20:18:49 #

Architect1776 wrote:

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I also believe in our constitution! We may ride this bump out yet

Jan 25, 2023 20:15:03 #

Retired CPO wrote:

NO WAY!!! It's impossible to get photos like that ... (show quote)

Thanks CPO. I was a a Sgt., USMC during my tour. 73-77.. My daughter and her husband are both Captains, USAF. We appreciate your service and I appreciate your comments. If someone would just send m e a new set up....lol

Jan 25, 2023 15:50:00 #

47greyfox wrote:

Thank you!! I have a friend who shoots with a Nikon P1000 (?) that has an effective 35mm range of 24-300mm. He shoots from his condo balcony railing and a tripod, but is 6-8 mi away on the other side of a river in Titusville. For shooting 4 mi away, your images are superb IMHO. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for your interest and kind comments
John. Stop by and critique my web. Www.johnhouckphoto.com. not trying to sell anything. Just trying to share my views of this magnificent world we were given to steward

Jan 25, 2023 10:50:51 #

Earnest Botello wrote:

Very good series, John.

thank you. It was a bucket list item for me.

Jan 25, 2023 10:50:12 #

I used both a Nikon D500 for speed and reach and a D850 for sharpness. I used a NIKKOR AF-S 200-500mm 1:5.6 E ED. F stop from 5.6 -9, shutter from 500 - 1600 and auto ISO to account for the speed and rapidly changing light. Very similar to the settings I use when shooting jet air craft at airshows. I hope that answers your question.

I was shooting from the bleachers which were as close as NASA would allow -- 3.9 miles

Jan 25, 2023 10:32:54 #

riderxlx wrote:

WOW, Excellent captures very very good. Thank you for posting.
Bruce.

Thank you Bruce. I am just now starting to go through my pics. I am happy that I have some good captures and and I really appreciate your comments.

Jan 25, 2023 09:12:12 #

Longshadow wrote:

thank you. I loved what I saw. A bit overwhelming after growing up watching project Mercury.

Jan 25, 2023 09:07:31 #