SpaceX rocket launch - a photo on Flickriver

SpaceX rocket launch

            SpaceX 
Starlink 6-49
12 April 2024
Shot from Manatee County, FL

This was my first real attempt at catching a launch.  I had watched one from this location without a camera or phone before, and that one went north.  Since then, they have all gone south.  So this one was a real experiment for me.  I wasn’t sure where to focus, so I focused on infinity figuring that would get the rocket in focus.  That was stupid because I focused on the moving object for a long exposure and then everything else was a little soft.  Lesson learned there.

I also learned that a 30 second exposure was too short.  For more recent shots I’m in bulb mode, and I add a little ND filter to compensate.

Overall though, I was really happy with this one!  I considered it a good first attempt 
   

Taken in: United States / Florida / University Park

Taken on: April 12, 2024

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Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-70, f/8.0, 30 sec, 73mm (=109mm), ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-70
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	30
Focal Length:	73mm (35mm equivalent: 109mm)
ISO:	800
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	PENTAX K-70 Ver. 1.14
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