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[Mark]

... lift-off

http://www.berserker.me.uk/img/10/04/IMG_9754.jpg

Given that I goofed up both cameras and missed the moment of launch (:() recovering in time to get that was nothing short of miraculous.

Best. Photo. Ever. And far too good not to share - even with the slightly wonky horizon (which I'll fix when I get home). :)

[Kitten]

Great capture!

[Haly]

Must have been brilliant to see :D

[vix]

That's fab. Something I really want to see :)

[Garp]

That's a beautiful shot :)

[petemc]

Horizons off... *runs* :D

Must have been amazing to see. Its something I've always wanted to see. So symbolic of man blasting off into the stars, the future etc.

[Jonny69]

WOW, THAT MUST HAVE BEEN AWESOME TO WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!

I have always always always wanted to see a shuttle launch. How far away were you and how loud was it?

[Mark]

6 miles, and not very, even though the sound suppression water system failed. Was plenty audible though which is quite something from 6 miles away - imagine the sound system required for that. :D

Would have been even better had I actually been able to record it (wanted to time how long it took for the sound to reach me). Might be something on YouTube I guess.

PS - just for Pete - I fixed the horizon (but haven't uploaded it yet). :p

[Kitten]

my friend was there too, he loved your pic :D

[Mark]

Your friend is welcome to the original - as is anyone else here. All 12MP of it. Please don't put it on t'internet though. :)

[Blighter]

I wouldn't mind it if you don't mind? Would make an awesome background :D

[Nutcase]

Fantastic :D Which I'd been able to get that close :)

[Mondo]

That's wicked !