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Uploaded by: Tobisan — Tuesday May 22, 2012 — Clermont, FL (Current Weather Conditions)

This morning's launch of the Space X Falcon-9 rocket with a Dragon capsule atop as seen from my backyard. The capsule is loaded with supplies destined for the International Space Station.

Categories: None Camera Type: NIKON D5100
 
Manufacturer: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D5100
Orientation: top - left
x-Resolution: 300.00
y-Resolution: 300.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Ver.1.01
YCbCr Positioning: co-sited
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 123 sec.
FNumber: f/16.0
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 400
Exif Version: Unknown Exif Version
Components Configuration: Y Cb Cr -
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 4.00
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 4.10 EV (f/4.1)
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: 0
Flash: Flash did not fire.
Focal Length: 35.0 mm
SubsecTime: 60
FlashPixVersion: FlashPix Version 1.0
Color Space: sRGB
PixelXDimension: 3696
PixelYDimension: 2448
Sensing Method: One-chip color area sensor
File Source: DSC
Scene Type: 1
CFA Pattern: 8 bytes undefined data
Custom Rendered: Custom process
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
White Balance: Auto white balance
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1.00
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 52
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: Low gain up
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
GPS tag version: 0x02, 0x03, 0x00, 0x00
InteroperabilityIndex: R98
InteroperabilityVersion: 0100
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1. Railheel 1:19 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Great shot. Love the night launchs.
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2. CenTexWeatherGal 3:27 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
You only had one chance to capture this. Pleasant foreground that lends to the rocket's arch. You nailed it. Congrats on the blue border.
Debbie
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3. newenglandlight 3:29 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Fantastic shot! Congrats!
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4. ColoradoKat 4:00 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Wow! Now that is just plain cool! Great shot!
Congratulations!
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5. catilac 4:23 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Fabulous shot, Congratulations!
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6. Bluesmaster 4:48 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Excellent, AC congrats!
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7. LindyLu60 5:09 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
beautiful and dramatic.... safe travels!
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8. bobcrunch 6:03 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
While visiting Orlando a few years ago, I saw a night launch of a large rocket. It's unforgettable! This image captures the experience!
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9. Doesiedoats 7:10 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
What a super shot!

Congratulations on your AC.
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10. Wanda1948 7:32 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Amazing shot! Congratulations!
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11. robb04047 7:39 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Very nicely captured. Congrats on the A/C.
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12. TucsonDoug 8:39 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Wonderful capture. Congratulations on your AC.
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13. baldi 8:44 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
So cool
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14. beanhead 9:31 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Wonderfully cool!
Congrats!
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15. Okiemom 9:55 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Fantastic capture! Congrats!
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16. Kennebunker 9:55 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
The WUnderful feeling of adventure, mystery, and awe fill this fabulous VIP/AC image. Kudos, and congratulations on the Blue Border.
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17. Tobisan 11:24 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Thanks to all for the very kind comments.
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18. tomekandjola 11:38 PM GMT on May 22, 2012    
Awesome photo!
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19. ejolie 3:03 AM GMT on May 23, 2012    
really great!
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20. bird12 5:04 AM GMT on May 23, 2012    
superLaunch.AC10 ...
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21. NicksMacro 5:08 AM GMT on May 23, 2012    
SO COOL!!!!!
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22. maxa 5:31 PM GMT on May 23, 2012    
Perfect!
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23. Magis 2:24 PM GMT on May 24, 2012    
Lucky you to see this & capture it & share with us. thanks
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24. minnesotamom 10:12 PM GMT on May 24, 2012    
GREAT capture!! Thanks for being out there and then sharing the beauty with all of us!! :-)
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25. mcgino 2:30 PM GMT on May 25, 2012    
Wonderful!!
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26. jennjeff1 4:08 PM GMT on May 25, 2012    
Great shot (pun intended)!!! Congrats on the VIP!

~Jeff
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Tobisan I thoroughly enjoy viewing the photos from all over the world and like to save those that strike me in one way or another. This site allows me to see the world through the eyes of those who submit and for that, I thank you all.Create your own visitor map!
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