Discovery's Last Flight
Space Shuttle Discovery being shuttled to the National Air & Space Muesum
Space Shuttle Discovery being shuttled to the National Air & Space Muesum
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Behind The Lens
Location
Space Shuttle Discovery on the back of the transport 747 on its last flight to the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum at the Udvar-Hazy hanger at Dulles Airport. On the way, it flew over the Mall at Washington DC a couple of times before landing where I stood just at the base of the Washington Monument. The NASA chase pane can be seen in the lower right which gives a good measure of scale.Time
9:57 am; Tuesday, April 17, 2012Lighting
Beautiful day to photograph a spaceship fly over the Capitol.Equipment
400mm lens. Canon digital. No tripod.Inspiration
I have been photographing spacecraft, airplanes and cars for many years. When I heard they were bringing Discovery up from KSC, I jumped at the chance.Editing
Nope. None.In my camera bag
Sony mirrorless. Lenses as the situation dictates.Feedback
Bring the biggest lense you can.
