Best 4th of July fireworks EVER! by redchilicat

Photography • Aviation • posted on Jul 05, 2006

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Sorry for the long absence, I have been pretty busy. I did find time to go watch the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery for the 4th of July. :-) I was born and raised in Florida but this was the first time for me to witness a shuttle launch live. It was an awesome site and sound!! I know this shot really shows the limitations of my camera but I just had to share this! Hope everyone is doing well! Thank you for your much appreciated comments! Have a terrific evening! Wendy

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jimken61

9:08PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

What a fireworks show! I bet it was awesume. I would love to go see a launch live and in person myself one day. Very cool shot.

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Richardphotos

9:23PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

I beg to disagree with you about the lack of quality. it does show the launch very well with excellent detail. thanks so much for posting. the closest I have been to a flight was when the shuttle blew up over Texas and something I will never forget

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vectorspin

9:32PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Great shot of a great event!

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BigDen

9:38PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Goooooooooooooooo,,,,,,,,,,............

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hotracer2

9:46PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Fantastic shot, would have been great to be there but even better to be a passenger, have a great week:):):)

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jocko500

10:08PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

now that some roaket you shot , super looking

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babuci

10:18PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Thanx for this shot, fantastic POV.

jared99

10:20PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Oh that is the coolest!! Thanks for sharing the shot!

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Cullen

10:20PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Wonderful photo Windy! You captured amazing detail! I'm so glad you got to experience the sound and feel of a live launch. There's nothing like it! Your photo reminds me of one I shot from almost the same angle of the very first STS when the main tank was painted white.

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YARDOBE

10:30PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Not a photo guy{well,aren't we all?},but I will agree with your critique,large file size and no postwork{I,m guessing} might do that...still a mighty shot...what a privelage to be there,thanx for sharing...seen enough MSNBC shots,yours brings a more personal approach!

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Punaguy

10:41PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Man what a shot....I would love to have been there to experience this launch...consider yourself one of the lucky ones...Thanks for sharing Wendy! Aloha!

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kimariehere

11:39PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

oh wow!! how lucky you are to live by the space shuttle take off how amazing it must hafve been to see this in person !!! lol i live on the other end where it comes in when it comes in there are streaks in the sky of many colors and feels like an earthquake hoping it will land here at Edwards again so i can get shots of it from this side here in southern cal!.. wonderful to see this !!

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Buffalo1

12:06AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

Great shot and the perfect firework! We were cheering down here in Texas at JSC, too!

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spselfr

12:33AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

very cool

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busi2ness

12:48AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

Excellent capture of the white plume, wish I could witness this! Envy!

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marybelgium

1:45AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

wonderful ! thanks for sharing !

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GiMi53

2:27AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

Ooooh, I'm jealous... I would really attend such a live launch one day ! Congrats to America for the successful launch of Discovery ! Cool capture ! :~)

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miladyblu

3:01AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

CIAO!!!SUPER and very impresive capture!!I love the blue sky with this withe details!!Wonderful effect of contrast!!You made another fantastic masterpiece my dearest Wendy!!thank you for sharing this your excellent work!!I wish you a happy day!!A big kiss and a big hug!!

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morningglory

5:58AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

Super shot Wendy.

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Gepeto1

6:00AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

fantastique vue tres belle image bravo

BlackSun

6:19AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

What a great shot. Thanks for sharing.

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Beniu

7:03AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

Fantastic shot!!!!! fenomeno :)

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Kid_Fisto

9:47AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

Woah! awesome shot! good thing it was a dud firework (didn't explode).

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Leeco

9:54AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

The shot may not be the best ever taken but it gives a nice personal touch to an amazing moment. To have been there would have been awsome and thanks for sharing the personal experience. I cannot believe that none of the regular television networks broadcast the event live. They interrupt programs to bring us such crap as the O.J. Bronco chase or similar crap, but don't think such thrilling and important events as sending people into space, worthy of interrupting the "soaps", lol.

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TwoPynts

1:54PM | Thu, 06 July 2006

I agree, the best fireworks ever. It was too far away for me to go see, so I'm glad you got a shot of it. Terrific job, I think you did great!

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nattarious

2:43PM | Thu, 06 July 2006

OMG WINDEY!!!! this is so amazing and superbe piece.. Love the capture and the contrast on the smoke :) Happy fourth of July to you too honey.. And here is 5/5 from me for this super wonderful piece.. Hugs JOE

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aangus

4:22PM | Thu, 06 July 2006

Lucky you! I'm sooooo jealous. We were there last week, well in KSC, it must be the most awe-inspiring thing to see. Imagine sitting inside it! I love the way you can still see the fuel tanks, especially when you zoom in.

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GBCalls

4:51AM | Fri, 07 July 2006

Now there is something to treasure. Excellent

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PhrankPower

8:56AM | Fri, 07 July 2006

I lived in Orlando as a child, and I remember seeing the rocket launches to the southeast on a regular basis. Must have been awesome watching this! Wonderful shot Wendy!

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