I am missing some of the hair on my left arm...That's close enough to burn the hair out of your nose!!!
Sure did. Think this was the second set of cars I was there for. If so this thing got about 100' out and had some sort of malfunction..chute came out...and sat there spinning down. Was extremely warm. Guy on the right chased down my hat.I hope you had ear plugs in...
Have plenty of images from the front, off to the side. This is the only way to get ground level shots. With where I stand, about 70' from the tree I am at risk for damn near anything. I understand the risks...If those turbine blades decide to exit the case you are done. You may want to move way forward and zoom in next time.
Have plenty of images from the front, off to the side. This is the only way to get ground level shots. With where I stand, about 70' from the tree I am at risk for damn near anything. I understand the risks...
I am actually behind the concrete barrier. May not look like it because of the angle the photographer was at. I was completely behind the barrier, with the camera aimed at the pre stage beam....
HE'LL ,YES !!!! WHAT A RUSH!View attachment 1715212961
That is me, kneeling down next to a jet car launching...