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dt98gsr · 02-16-2007, 12:31 AM

Sorry if this is a repost or some of you have already seen this.

This is a pick a kid I know just posted on another forum I am a member of.

At first I though it was fake or a photoshop, but after doing some more reading I found out it isn't.

The image is from NASA's astronomy picture of the day.

Details:

Comet Between Fireworks and Lightning
Credit & Copyright: Antti Kemppainen

Explanation: Sometimes the sky itself is the best show in town. On January 26, people from Perth, Australia gathered on a local beach to watch a sky light up with delights near and far. Nearby, fireworks exploded as part of Australia Day celebrations. On the far right, lightning from a thunderstorm flashed in the distance. Near the image center, though, seen through clouds, was the most unusual sight of all: Comet McNaught. The photogenic comet was so bright that it even remained visible though the din of Earthly flashes. Comet McNaught continues to move out from the Sun and dim, but should remain visible in southern skies with binoculars through the end of this month. The above image is actually a three photograph panorama digitally processed to reduce red reflections from the exploding firework.

Just thought I'd share. I think anyone can appreciate this. Easily one of the coolest shots I have ever seen.

My new background for a while....

EDIT: After uploading the image to my photobucket it compressed the file quite a bit, I should be able to get the Hi-res image upon request.

05Accent · 02-16-2007, 12:33 AM

thats effin awesome..

dt98gsr · 02-16-2007, 12:37 AM

Its hard to see it but just like the explanation says Comet McNaught is in the sky just to the right of the fireworks. As if the Lightning and Fireworks weren't cool enough...

CobaltGrl · 02-16-2007, 12:38 AM

yea, thats a brilliant shot.

absolutely amazing.

97TurboDSM · 02-16-2007, 12:38 AM

holy wow, thats one of the all time coolest pictures ive ever seen

james_ls · 02-16-2007, 12:44 AM

Holy hell...how much planning went into that??

97TurboDSM · 02-16-2007, 12:50 AM

^^im gonna go with none and say the photographer is one lucky SOB to catch all of that^^

dt98gsr · 02-16-2007, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james_ls

Holy hell...how much planning went into that??

Well considering the photographer had know control over the comet which just happened to be visible even with all of the sorrounding light, and had no control over when the lightning would occur. I can't imagine that much planning went into it. Maybe they were attempting to capture the Fire Works (which I'm sure were scheduled) and the comet which they knew had been visible for a while in the background.

I just can't imagine the odds of all three beeing visible at once, and I can't imagine what it would have been like to be there. Certainly looks like a once in a life time oppurtunity.

Chris_PA · 02-16-2007, 10:36 AM

Its 3 shots merged together
All he had to do was get one shot of each thing
Now if it was one image capture, that'd be insane

Impressive picture nonetheless

CHAOS · 02-16-2007, 11:15 AM

That Is One Lucky Son Of A Bitch. Gorgeous

grimm · 02-16-2007, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_PA

Its 3 shots merged together
All he had to do was get one shot of each thing
Now if it was one image capture, that'd be insane

Impressive picture nonetheless

I agree. It's pretty ****ing cool but it's not one panaoramic image.

martang · 02-16-2007, 11:45 AM

wow thats awesome

Broken5hift · 02-16-2007, 12:09 PM

id be more impressed if it had cleanneon flexing in it

willthethrill · 02-16-2007, 12:28 PM

the image from he nasa web site http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070205.html
really awesome pic even if it is three put together

02-16-2007, 12:31 AM	#1
dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	The Shot of a Lifetime (You got to check this out) Sorry if this is a repost or some of you have already seen this. This is a pick a kid I know just posted on another forum I am a member of. At first I though it was fake or a photoshop, but after doing some more reading I found out it isn't. The image is from NASA's astronomy picture of the day. Details: Comet Between Fireworks and Lightning Credit & Copyright: Antti Kemppainen Explanation: Sometimes the sky itself is the best show in town. On January 26, people from Perth, Australia gathered on a local beach to watch a sky light up with delights near and far. Nearby, fireworks exploded as part of Australia Day celebrations. On the far right, lightning from a thunderstorm flashed in the distance. Near the image center, though, seen through clouds, was the most unusual sight of all: Comet McNaught. The photogenic comet was so bright that it even remained visible though the din of Earthly flashes. Comet McNaught continues to move out from the Sun and dim, but should remain visible in southern skies with binoculars through the end of this month. The above image is actually a three photograph panorama digitally processed to reduce red reflections from the exploding firework. Just thought I'd share. I think anyone can appreciate this. Easily one of the coolest shots I have ever seen. My new background for a while.... EDIT: After uploading the image to my photobucket it compressed the file quite a bit, I should be able to get the Hi-res image upon request. __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by dt98gsr; 02-16-2007 at 12:33 AM. Reason: Added Text

02-16-2007, 12:37 AM	#3
dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	Its hard to see it but just like the explanation says Comet McNaught is in the sky just to the right of the fireworks. As if the Lightning and Fireworks weren't cool enough... __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-16-2007, 12:38 AM	#5
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02-16-2007, 12:44 AM	#6
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Holy hell...how much planning went into that?? __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-16-2007, 12:50 AM	#7
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	^^im gonna go with none and say the photographer is one lucky SOB to catch all of that^^ __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

02-16-2007, 10:36 AM	#9
Chris_PA Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Chester Member #1541 My Ride: 02 Exploder iTrader: (0)	Its 3 shots merged together All he had to do was get one shot of each thing Now if it was one image capture, that'd be insane Impressive picture nonetheless __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-16-2007, 11:15 AM	#10
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	That Is One Lucky Son Of A Bitch. Gorgeous

02-16-2007, 11:45 AM	#12
martang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2574 iTrader: (2)	wow thats awesome

02-16-2007, 12:09 PM	#13
Broken5hift Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #397 My Ride: 08 Scion Xb & 06 TSX iTrader: (0)	id be more impressed if it had cleanneon flexing in it

02-16-2007, 12:28 PM	#14
willthethrill Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ (Nazi Jermany) Member #1683 My Ride: Infiniti G35 6mt, Datsun 510 iTrader: (0)	the image from he nasa web site http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070205.html really awesome pic even if it is three put together __________________ 295 is not the speed limit? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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