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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to slowdog294 [2011-06-13 15:21:42 +0000 UTC]

The curtain is indeed about to close!

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slowdog294 In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-13 15:27:34 +0000 UTC]

It was fun while it lasted, eh?

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to slowdog294 [2011-06-13 23:45:41 +0000 UTC]

That it was!

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to Meema [2011-06-13 23:45:04 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry you did not get a chance to see a Shuttle Launch. They are an awesome experience.

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to ByteStudio [2011-06-04 00:19:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you my friend, although I think this image looks similar to some of my other rollout images.

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ByteStudio In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-04 02:25:58 +0000 UTC]

maybe similar - doesn't make it any less enjoyable. (And let's be honest - I think there are a couple of images of the space shuttle floating around - so there's probably not a "unique" angle (legally)

but - the quality on these (good weather, good light, good stability, etc.) still makes them shine!

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to ByteStudio [2011-06-18 22:27:09 +0000 UTC]

Your always to kind my friend.

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ByteStudio In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-18 23:59:20 +0000 UTC]

I'm just hoping that if I kiss enough ass - you'll give me one of those shuttles for a present

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to ByteStudio [2011-06-19 14:17:42 +0000 UTC]

You talking a reaL Orbiter or a print? Cause if you want a print all you had to do was ask, I'll send you a nice one. It's not the real thing but hey!

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ByteStudio In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-19 18:01:46 +0000 UTC]

I was hoping for REAL - but I'm not sure how you would send it (low orbital "fake" launch and have it land on the street?

When I get settled into a house again - THEN I'll buy a print.
Probably a nice wide poster of this one :
[link]
(Not sure about the moon version)

Ric

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to ByteStudio [2011-06-21 00:01:23 +0000 UTC]

Maybe we can at least try and get you a flyby of the Shuttle/Shuttle carrier aircraft on it's way out to California (Endeavour is headed that way). Send me your address and I'll see what I can do......LOL!

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ByteStudio In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-21 03:35:49 +0000 UTC]

unless the earths' curve has changed, even a great circle route doesn't get here from there... But DAMN that would be a fine site - don't even need to land, just do a low-altitude flyby (over water) - and wave as you fly by!

Nah - it'll probably rain that day...LOL!

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to ByteStudio [2011-06-27 23:32:58 +0000 UTC]

Well I tryed anyway!

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ByteStudio In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-28 07:27:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for trying...

LOL!

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to jusk2ru [2011-06-04 00:18:09 +0000 UTC]

Especially when you stand right next to it!!!!!

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jusk2ru In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-04 15:02:40 +0000 UTC]

...I'll trust your word on it...

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to naro9 [2011-06-04 00:15:38 +0000 UTC]

The same was said of the Saturn V moon rocket. Alas, we must move on!

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to farriderphotos [2011-06-03 15:34:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much David. Well when Atlantis has completed her last mission you'll have to come down here to see her. However I believe the Smithsonian and Discovery will be closer to your neighborhood.

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farriderphotos In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-03 18:34:41 +0000 UTC]

I'd rather be in Florida Jim. In fact I will be in July. I am shooting on the USS Enterprise. Details to follow.

-David

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to farriderphotos [2011-06-03 18:44:08 +0000 UTC]

At some point we need to get together for a beer or whatever. Are you going to be in Jacksonville at the navy docks for the enterprise visit?

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farriderphotos In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-03 21:33:38 +0000 UTC]

I will be sailing on her back to Norfolk with my son. Plan to take lots of pics too. My wife and daughter will be meeting us at the docks in Norfolk. This is the Enterprise's last deployment. She is set to be decommissioned next year.

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to farriderphotos [2011-06-04 00:03:57 +0000 UTC]

That sounds awesome, well then maybe the next time your down this way we can "Have a Beer" and/or create some images!!!! Enjoy the cruise on the Big "E" and I can't wait to see the pics. Like the end of the Shuttle program, I will miss the Enterprise upon it's decommissioning. I've always had a special place for the Enterprise!

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farriderphotos In reply to OpticaLLightspeed [2011-06-04 01:29:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Jim, I will be back there before long and take you up on that beer.

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to farriderphotos [2011-06-18 22:27:33 +0000 UTC]

Got a cold one waiting for you David!

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ByteStudio In reply to farriderphotos [2011-06-03 21:59:16 +0000 UTC]

Pardon my intrusion - but I envy you your trip! Sad to hear of yet another decommissioning - especially of the big E...

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farriderphotos In reply to ByteStudio [2011-06-04 01:28:30 +0000 UTC]

No Intrusion at all Ric, well in fairness Enterprise is 50 years old. Perhaps this will mean an new Big to carry on the legacy.

-David

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ByteStudio In reply to farriderphotos [2011-06-04 01:55:09 +0000 UTC]

Heck - I'm still not used to the new (non-Box) superstructure... 50 years? Crap - that must mean I'm...

Never mind... I'm not that old!

I do wish she'd come in to Bremerton so I could see her on the water as she went by... (not likely)

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to ByteStudio [2011-06-04 00:14:46 +0000 UTC]

No intrusion my friend, none at all!

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to Ginteru [2011-06-03 07:52:28 +0000 UTC]

Yes it is!

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OpticaLLightspeed In reply to Foxfire4000 [2011-06-03 07:53:27 +0000 UTC]

That would be the lighting on the external catwalks along the perimeter of the Mobile Launch Pad.

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