Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from Kennedy Space Center's launchpad 39A on her final journey into space. Photo was taken with a remote camera using a sound activated trigger [you wouldn't want to be this close].
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This photo was taken on February 24, 2011 in Florida, US, using a Canon EOS REBEL T1i.
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astroferg, James Scott S, Ben Remy, Zack Hughes, and 1214 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Robert Kendall (27 months ago | reply)
Wow. Wish I was there.
astroferg (27 months ago | reply)
Awesome composition!
James Scott S (27 months ago | reply)
outstanding ... very cool to see
Seth Christie (27 months ago | reply)
Did you set this up as a remote trigger I'm assuming?
Dr. Ilia (27 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot
A+++ Grade Photo! please join us
akmia5555 (27 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Love the tree framing.
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Joakim Johansson (Alendri) (27 months ago | reply)
Stunning! Love the framing and exposure. The details are fantastic! Great capture, worthy of a last flight.
Luca Bobbiesi (27 months ago | reply)
amazing shot
m1a9r8c7o (27 months ago | reply)
fantastic shot!
Ramón Espelt (27 months ago | reply)
Me encanta esta fotografía.
Enhorabuena por el Explore!
Saudos
DAVE ID from MTL (27 months ago | reply)
That... Is... Awesome.
Nuno S.Sousa (27 months ago | reply)
beautiful photo
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le cabri (27 months ago | reply)
That is amazing, Love it !
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redsox223 (27 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, excellent all around.
ac4photos ( More off than on - Computer Woes ) (27 months ago | reply)
Awesome capture !
Jon Matthies (27 months ago | reply)
Nicely captured!
Danoontjepower (27 months ago | reply)
awesome close range picture!!!!
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Gianluca Cipollini (27 months ago | reply)
Nice perspective, compliments.
_SG_ (27 months ago | reply)
beautiful image...!
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martinphoto11 (27 months ago | reply)
Nice..........
oosh (27 months ago | reply)
Great shot.
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Atsah Images (27 months ago | reply)
Awesome.
Aimee Holtom (27 months ago | reply)
not something you see everyday - Love it :P
gcardenas.450412 (27 months ago | reply)
IMPRESIONANTE DESPEGUE del ULTIMO VIAJE DEL DISCOVERY!!
Extraordinaria FOTOGRAFIA !!
Great SHOT!, Josh!
CONGRATS. ON EXPLORE!!
Felicidades !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cbliefer (27 months ago | reply)
Impressive! I would love to get a pic like this one! Congrats on Explore!
bfinney (27 months ago | reply)
That is such a sweet shot. I am really going to miss these.
clickchick888 (27 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot!!!
GVopal (27 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot. Adding as a favorite!
Es.mond (27 months ago | reply)
amazing capture..
tcb7775 (27 months ago | reply)
It is amazing . Great Capture
karl.simpson (27 months ago | reply)
Wow! How did you get so close!?
Abhinav Singhai (27 months ago | reply)
awesome
█ fo112 █ (27 months ago | reply)
Exellent Picture!! :)
trisgti (27 months ago | reply)
what a moment!
we're going to be in FL for STS-134, fingers crossed for no delays!!
henrypotter. (27 months ago | reply)
amazing!!!
Rick Oldroyd (27 months ago | reply)
just perfect!
Harvey Smith (27 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot!!!!!!
science™ (27 months ago | reply)
Very Nice Shot
TARIQ HAMEED SULEMANI (27 months ago | reply)
great shot
tlempke (27 months ago | reply)
What a great shot! I can only imagine how it was to be there.
littlestschnauzer (27 months ago | reply)
9 years old dream to fly to Space - awe inspiring picture ! He Said "COOL"
i'm a witch (27 months ago | reply)
absolutely incredible !
oh my goodness
George_Adkins (27 months ago | reply)
Breath taking!
PanVista (27 months ago | reply)
amazing....
angad84 (27 months ago | reply)
Marvelous shot!
Philip Michael Photo (27 months ago | reply)
Incredible detail... and I absolutely love the leaves in the foreground. Well done.
Mark Sabanathan (27 months ago | reply)
Cool shot.
MikeDalePhotos (27 months ago | reply)
Great picture, I like the way you have it framed by the foliage. How did you get so close?
Avril Fish (27 months ago | reply)
unbelievable.... just imagion how the guys in the shuttle must be feeling.. awesome shot
BOGMOL - RON (27 months ago | reply)
Great shot . . . thanks for posting . . . have visited Kennedy Space Center but never had the opportunity to see a lift-off.