shuttle Discovery launch for (MagikUnicorn) by danapommet

Photography • Space • posted on Feb 24, 2011

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This is a launch of the shuttle Discovery but not todays launch. This is from March 15, 2009 with my old Minolta. I like this shot because they do not blast off straight up. The moment they lift off, the earth is rotating out from under the shuttle so it looks like it launches in an arc. Chip (Chipka) could explain it better that I. It was an evening launch so the vapor trail catches the sunset. Magik is a wonderful artist and I love his work. He went through my online photo gallery, picked out his favorites and made a video for me. If you have the interest, check it out: http://www.tubewatcher.tv/13006 If you check it out, let me know what you think! Thank you Magik - you are a wonderful friend. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (36)

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Faemike55

9:22PM | Thu, 24 February 2011

Very cool capture, Dana and wonderful explanation - what is neat about today's shuttle flight is that a family friend and home town boy, Mike B. is on that flight

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mgtcs

9:23PM | Thu, 24 February 2011

Wonderful image Dana, gorgeous shot as usual, very nice dedication to a marvelous person, artist and friend, loved it!

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alessimarco

9:29PM | Thu, 24 February 2011

~An absolutely fantastic capture!~

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eekdog

9:35PM | Thu, 24 February 2011

agree, fantastic capture Dana.. cool dedi to magik who is a big lover of the stars..

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MagikUnicorn

9:39PM | Thu, 24 February 2011

2009...STS-121! Not sure BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE DANA And thanks for the Dedication :) Today on TV or WEB It was a fantastic liftoff ;-) Next... ISS Docking phase tomorrow :) LIVE NASA TV DISCOVERY MISSION STS-133

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Richardphotos

10:01PM | Thu, 24 February 2011

I will not be able to ever see one in person now but thanks for posting this

KnightWolverine

10:47PM | Thu, 24 February 2011

Sensational Capture Dana!...And yeah...Real is Da-Man when it comes to creating note worthy video collages...He really deserves this nod!.....(smiles)...

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Digitaleagle

11:36PM | Thu, 24 February 2011

Excellent capture!

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blinkings

12:15AM | Fri, 25 February 2011

The Coriolis Effect? I would love to see a shuttle launch in real life. The best I have done is watch the videos!

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SSoffia

2:22AM | Fri, 25 February 2011

Excellent capture !!!!!!!!

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durleybeachbum

3:15AM | Fri, 25 February 2011

WOW!

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jayfar

3:15AM | Fri, 25 February 2011

Fantastic and excellent capture Dana.

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prutzworks

4:24AM | Fri, 25 February 2011

the last one can almost hear the roaring sound

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efron_241

5:31AM | Fri, 25 February 2011

i saw in the news it lost pats of it again not good.. we hope all will be ok with the last launches it never became what we hoped it would be good photo

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morningglory

5:47AM | Fri, 25 February 2011

It was way too cloudy yesterday to get any kind of shot. This one is magical, love the colors.

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jendellas

6:05AM | Fri, 25 February 2011

This must be amazing to see!! I have seen the video & it is wonderful Dana, I see Magik is onto his second one of yours. xx

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Rhanagaz

6:41AM | Fri, 25 February 2011

Great capture, Dana! A very unusual shot I think because of the Sun light thru the trail of vapor gives it these great colors. I've visited the link and I must say MagikUnicorn video really give your photos a great presentation which they deserves! :o) Best wishes, Rhanagaz

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