Record setting capture

The image to the right is of John Wilke's "Casey Mae" setting a new Northern Colorado Rocketry all time altitude record.

It was shot on a Canon Rebel using my EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8IS Lens. I hadn't prepared to take shots like this, it just sort of happened. I was out shooting tight shots using my Canon 30D and EF 70-200 f/4. I decided to set the Rebel up on a tri-pod with the wide-angle lens just to get a different perspective. I hooked up the wired remote and just opened the shutter when the countdown hit "2". I then shot with the 30D while the Rebel clicked away. Turns out the side shots have been very popular, here is what John had to say:

Chris, I wanted to thank you again for the TERRIFIC photos you took of my "M" shot. You had several *excellent* shots, though I'll confess the wide-angle shot was probably my very favorite. I've received many favorable comments on that particular shot, though they were ALL terrific. It was a nice boost, made all the more special by having these photos to enjoy. Several will end up on my wall.

Big thanks to Ray LaPanse of Ray's Rocket Photos for all the help. I had never shot high-power rockets before and he helped out a lot. Without the tips he gave me the sets wouldn't have turned out nearly as well. Two of Ray's pictures are on the front page of the NCR site currently.

I'm looking forward to getting out there and shooting some more HPR in the future