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[Chris Dodkin]

The Endeavour is now on display at the California Science Center LA

Fantastic to see it close-up, sad that it's now a museum piece with nothing to replace it.

Fuji X-Pro1 with 14mm and 35mm lenses

 

[Brian Moore]

Nice set, Chris. Amazing machine.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Wow, certainly made the most of being there. Very well thought of shots, composition wise.

 

[Beth Carter]

wonderful symmetry in #3 and #5. great tones in all of them.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Nice set, Chris. Amazing machine.

Thanks Brian - it is a stunner, so huge, yet with so much intricate detail.

The last time I saw it, it was on the launch pad ready to fly part of the International Space Station into orbit (STS-97)

It had been an ambition since I saw the Apollo missions on TV, to go to the Cape and watch a launch - so my space-mad school buddy and I flew from Blighty, and got to see a night launch in 2000.

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The most impressive thing I've ever experienced.

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Wow, certainly made the most of being there. Very well thought of shots, composition wise.

Thanks Dan - the entry to the exhibit was free, so I figured I'd do a walk-by with the super wide, then go back with the 35mm lens for some detail.

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wonderful symmetry in #3 and #5. great tones in all of them.

Thanks Beth - lighting was fairly poor for hand-held photography, but the higher ISOs on the FUji still come up clean.

When the permanent exhibit is finished, they'll have the craft mounted vertically on it's tank and boosters, so this is a chance to see it close-up on the ground for a limited period.

Will be taking my sister's kids in the summer when they're over.

 

[Pete Askew]

Wonderful set Chris (I especially like the one with the flag). The second shot has a great sense of scale to it.

When you make them an offer I'd try to get the price down a bit as it's going to costs a bob or two to get those tiles re-grouted!

 

[Dave Green]

Awesome!

Love that last shot!

 

[Hamish Gill]

A brilliant set mate!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Wonderful set Chris (I especially like the one with the flag). The second shot has a great sense of scale to it.

When you make them an offer I'd try to get the price down a bit as it's going to costs a bob or two to get those tiles re-grouted!

Thanks Pete - needs a good scrub in places as well - looks like it's been around the block a few times!

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Awesome!

Love that last shot!

Thanks Dave - I went f/1.4 on that last shot with the 35mm lens - gives just enough OOF on everything other than the flag to give it a 'glow'.

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A brilliant set mate!

Ta muchly Hamish