Saturn V rocket
saturnv
Originally uploaded by bhwong.
OK, I'll try to get the ball rolling for those of us who are just voyeurs of fine photographs.
I took this at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida when we were there in October. You have to go through a video presentation before getting to see the rocket itself, which made you appreciate seeing it in person so much more. It was an impressive sight that no amateur photographer could completely capture. So I just tried getting some interesting perspectives. Taken with a Nikon D70 at 18mm on 18-70mm lens, 1/60, f3.5.
posted by Benson at 12:11 PM
4 comments
4 Comments:
This reminds me of a scene from the sci-fi movie, like the Terminator. Or as Jill mentioned offline, the rocket motor looks like a giant industrial chemical vat. Very cool. Too bad there wasn't a person standing next to it so that we can see how huge it really is.
Thanks for posting!
--Warren
I don't want to misquote Jill.
She actually said, "looks like a high tech funnel in a chemical factory!".
I hope you don't mind that I quoted you, Jill
-- Warren
I really like this image, Benson! Since I grew up during the race to the moon, this is a familiar object that brings back good memories, but you've photographed it in a way I've never seen.
I especially like the composition and the patterns. To me, there is a strong graphic feel due to the triangles or "chevron" patterns in the image: The openings of the 3 rocket nozzles form a very flattened triangle at the top of the photo. Then there are the bolting patterns on the bottom of the fuel tank - to me, they form two chevrons pointing towards the bottom of the photo, and two more pointing to the center nozzle.
Finally, there is the arc of the circular bolting pattern that ties it all together.
So to me, very nice at both the literal and graphic level!
Best regards,
SteveR
Normally I am turned off by symmetry but it really works in this case. It makes exaggerates the geometry of the patterns and adds to the scientific, science fiction feel of the venue. Plus, the camera is slightly angled which keeps my brain occupied trying to straighten out the image. I like it.
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