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Shuttle Launch STS-117

We were a little over 12 miles away, and that proved to be too far to get any really good photos. If I do this again, it will have to be from somewhere closer. These photos are cropped from the originals.

30726c - Atlantis Liftoff 30729c - Clearing the tower 30730c - Atlantis liftoff 30735c - Atlantis on its way 30743 - Atlantis Liftoff
30740 - Space Shuttle Atlantis 30745 - Space Shuttle Atlantis 30765 - Space Shuttle Atlantis 30809 - Solid fuel rocket separation 30811 - Crop showing separation

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Rory Trappe20-Dec-2007 19:23
I went to see the launch of Atlantis mission ST 101 back in May 2000. I was on the roof of the astronauts hall of fame. It was a long way off but well worth it. I was surprised at how quickly it went up.
Ken 10-Jul-2007 03:41
Tim-Super collection of shuttle images that certainly captures the launch for those who have never seen it live.
Joe M 09-Jun-2007 21:34
Nice, i only saw those trails from my Ft.Laud backyard last night. However i was lucky enough to shoot a night time launch in 2000 STS 92 from the Press Site 3 miles away. search: foto4
Guest 09-Jun-2007 21:15
Wonderful Site. JT
Chad Ramsey09-Jun-2007 20:55
Hay thanks for posting these!! I missed the launch. These are great!
Guest 09-Jun-2007 18:20
Tim - Great Shots! Were you at Jetty Park? I have a few shot from 40 miles away in Kissimmee in my galleries. Shot hand held with a Panasonic Lumix FZ30.

Again, Great Shots and I can't wait to see more.

Regards,
Jerry Jackson
Raymond09-Jun-2007 11:40
From 12 miles away ? Astonishingly beautiful Tim
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