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Many of you have seen this photo taken August 30, 1984 at Kennedy Space Center. While installing a telephone office to serve the VAB and shuttle processing area, I was invited to a VIP viewing area for the launch. This was taken with a Nikon F2 and 500mm mirror lens on Ektachrome. At the time, I debated whether to use Ektachrome or Kodachrome, but wasn’t sure there would be light for Kodachrome 25 or 64. I’m afraid I should have chosen the 64 instead. Oh for a time machine?

I am printing this photo on aluminum at 25” x 42”. I have previously printed two photos on aluminum, shown below the shuttle, both at 21” x 54” sized to fit specific locations. These are very durable and can even be weatherproof for mounting outside. I use a lab in Miami and have been very satisfied with their product. Hope you enjoy!
See the slideshow of the entire launch sequence here: https://jamesdevore.smugmug.com/60-YEAR-JOURNEY-IN-PHOTOGRAPHY/A-LITTLE-BIT-OF-EVERYTHING/NASA



See the slideshow of several Panorama photos here
https://jamesdevore.smugmug.com/60-YEAR-JOURNEY-IN-PHOTOGRAPHY/A-LITTLE-BIT-OF-EVERYTHING/PANORAMA