Reaching for the Stars
Uploaded: July 21, 2009
For the 40th Anniversary of the first landing on the moon: Rocket Garden, Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral, Florida)
A testament to once and future dreams
"In spite of the opinions of certain people who would shut up the human race upon this globe, we shall one day travel to the moon, the planets, and the stars, with the same facility, rapidity, and certainty as we now make the voyage from Liverpool to New York."
Jules Verne -- 1865
(From 2007)
Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Melissa G. Meiselman July 21, 2009
Well, good morning, Nadya!! Wonderful shot of the space center with overcast skies taken with sharp detail, terrific Florida lighting and wonderful composition!!! #1157107Nadya Johnson July 21, 2009
Thank you, Melissa! We were "chased inside" shortly after I took this shot because of thunderstorms moving in with severe lightning. I'm sure ,living in Florida, you are more than familiar with that! As for why we are both up at this hour... ? No answer for that one. LOL! #7760702Brett Dolsen July 21, 2009
Wonderfull composition and treatment Nadya!!I wish it was as easy to get from Sydney to New York!Brett #7760703Nadya Johnson July 21, 2009
Thanks, Brett! I guess in Jules Verne's era getting to New York from Liverpool was not so simple, either... ! #7760716Karen Engelbreth July 21, 2009
Wonderful comp and capture, Nadya .. #7760721Paul E. Earl July 21, 2009
Fabulous image for the day! I wonder what Jules Verne would make of the world today!Michelle Alton July 21, 2009
Prescient, wasn't he? Whatever your camera touches turns golden, Nadya. This is fabulous! #7760894Dominick M. Dimacale July 21, 2009
This is lovely Nadya, just amazing image and effects.
Dominick #7760928
Tammy M. Anderson July 21, 2009
This is gorgeous, Nadya. Excellent composition and very interesting. #7761091Jeff Robinson July 21, 2009
Perfect for the 40th year event Nadya!! Onward and upward!! Jeff #7761154Mary Beth Aiello July 21, 2009
Just beautiful, Nadya, and a wonderful tribute. #7761556Eugenio Diaz July 21, 2009
This is a really incredible picture.Monnie Ryan July 21, 2009
Fantastic image, Nadya -- perfect composition and effects and a great tribute! #7761763Jack Ryan July 21, 2009
A very well composed image...perfect tribute to that wonderful event of 40 years ago. Excellent work as always. #7762066Shelly A. Van Camp July 21, 2009
Beautiful capture and colors! I love the sky too!! #7762455David Phalen July 21, 2009
Terrific capture with wonderful leading lines, shapes,sky and effects!! #7762536Max Aureli July 21, 2009
Gorgeous image and work, Nadya!! Fantastic scene and tones!!! #7763079Mike Clime July 21, 2009
Blast Off! Cool capture! #7763399A P July 22, 2009
What a cool dedication capture and a reminder of the day Nadya. Really wonderful. #7770582Anita Tykwinski July 24, 2009
Wonderful capture and treatment. #7777880Nadya Johnson July 24, 2009
Thanks so much to all for leaving such wonderful comments! #7778206Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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