R.G. Loc: Scotland

You need to remember that the light being reflected on the water didn't all happen at once. When we see something bright like the moon reflected on water we see a shiny band of water that lies between us and the horizon directly below the moon (or whatever). What you have recorded is such a band moving from left to right across the water. At no time will the band of light have gone to the left of the launch site, hence the darkness.
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JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Interesting and nice photo.

I would agree that as the altitude of the rocket increased the light changed and it was probably the brightest just at and after liftoff.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Thanks RG, much appreciated.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Thank you jeff and yes, I concur

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

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My Pleasure...

I also have been wanting to do that shoot but I live in Tampa...

Where was your' shoot location' @ 42 miles away and which lens did you use??

I have been looking over at the Cape Canaveral area, even maybe with a Air BnB, with a balcony facing north ??

Your thoughts and input would be greatly appreciated


Cheers
Geo

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

Nice!

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

I usually go to the Wabasso bridges (NW side) which is about 5 miles south of Sebastian, FL. I used Google Earth to check the distance & direction (azimuth) to the launch pad, in this case 39A, plus now I know pretty well the spot it will become airborne. There's an Atlas V launching from pad 41 0400 Sunday morning; however I don't know the direction it will be going, NE, E, or SE. At least shooting from Wabasso is that I'm not too worried about the direction since either way, I'll get a good arc. Closer to the actual launch site, depending on the flt arc, it could be somewhat limited, ie a straight line.

Daytime, I like to get as close as possible, and I usually go to the 528/A1A causeway near the cruise ship terminal or the causeway out of Titusville (Merrit Island Island NWR). Both places, depending on launch pad, you can actually see the rocket on the pad. We watched a Falcon Heavy from the Merritt Causeway and even got to see the boosters return and land back at the Cape, it was awesome. For daytime launches you need to arrive at your chosen spot at least 1-2 hours early of sooner, if possible, to get a relatively good spot, lots of traffic and people. Bring your fishing gear along to pass the time...

As you probably know these launch schedules change on a moment's notice, weather, mechanical, etc so take that into account.

All I have now, and use is a Sony RX-10IV, using the 24mm equivalent. I could zoom in a little but don't want to lose any of the flight arc.

Cheers George.

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

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Thanks so much for that 'detailed' information...... You have given me something to work on

Cheers

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

You're welcome...Cheers

Susan yamakawa

Great catch👍👍😊😊

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Thank you so much Susan, it was a beautiful evening and a perfect launch...

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Thanks a bunch CHD

RCJets Loc: Virginia

The colors in the arch appear to be a rainbow effect. Neat.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Yes it does RC, it was a spectacular launch with crystal clear skies and cool (50's).

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

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Blaster

When you wrote... "go to the Wabasso bridges (NW side)"