Aviation Photo #1590319 Lockheed Martin Atlas V - NASA

Impressive shot! 5/5

Wow, what an amazing effect with the smoke

How many dB is it standing right there??

Beautiful combination of smoke and clouds! Plus, I like the perspective! Big ups!

Every photo you take is not just a photo, but a piece of art.

How scary would it have been being close to those smoke and dust! Outstanding shot!

Impressive atmosphere in this photo. The sense of noise, power and drama is well conveyed by the wide angle framing all the elements. One of the most dramatic images. Respect!
Regards, Chris P Denton.

Excellent shot!

I think Im looking at one of the most impressive photos on this website.

Well then keep looking, so far he's got 5 others that are equally impressive! :)

Place more pictures, Ben.. you're awesome!

From a distance of a few hundred feet launches of the space shuttle and rockets can exceed a whopping 160-180 dB. It can reach 120 dB from three miles away depending on conditions. Comparatively, a jet engine with afterburner from a few hundred feet can reach 120-130 and it is a logarithmic scale.

Very nice vantage point. am i right in saying all those clouds are just steam?

No it's mostly SRB exhaust. Some steam, too, but overwhelmed by the smoke once the SRBs ignite.

Can you imagine how many MPG?

Awesome perspective. great job!!!!!

MPG?, more like GPM!

365000GPM at least!!! it must be great to be at this place with a take off like that

I was instantly struck by the thought that this was one of the greatest photos ever...