GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

After an initial 24 hour delay due to inclement weather and another delay due to Upper Altitude Winds, ULA (United Launch Alliance) was able to successfully launch the last Atlas V 541 configuration rocket (541 configuration is the fairing (covers the satellite) is 5 Meters tall, 4 Solid State fuel side boosters, 1 Upper Stage engine) 2.3 million pounds of thrust from Launch Complex 41 at Kennedy Space Center, Fl. The cargo was 2 Department of Defense satellites being sent into a Geo-synchronous orbit. Prior to the launch, cameras are set about the launch complex ( attention must be given to several items; batteries must be capable of lasting 48 hours, water safety coverings highly recommended due to the thousands of gallons of water dispersed to reduce fire & help abate noise & vibration which if left unchecked would destroy the rocket before it ever left the launch pad. Finally dew heaters to stop condensation from forming on the lens or filter if one is used.
For this image the camera was placed roughly 50 yards from the base of the rocket. Nikon D-500, Nikon 105mm, Miops sound trigger, 40,000 mA battery for dew heater. Settings 1/8000, F/11 ISO 100

IHH61 Loc: Homestead Fl

Great shot!!

Hugh

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Wow!

classic320

ditti!!!!!

Tomfl101 Loc: Mount Airy, MD

Very cool!

JayRay Loc: Missouri

Great capture!

Wasabi

Fantastic photo.

HRoss Loc: Longmont, CO

Wow, dramatic shot.

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

where's da steak

Pop Pop Loc: Lake Mary, FL

Wow! Outstanding!

MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana

Wow, indeed!! How were you able to get so close? Remarkable image!!

kvanhook Loc: Oriental, NC

I honestly didn't know there were "dew heaters" available. I imagine the sound was unbelievable.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Excellent.

Paul B. Loc: North Carolina

Great shot👍👍👍

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Terrific photo!