Although I voted 2 I do know what you mean. I'm afraid I don't know the full details of the SHEPARD mission but I did wonder whether a picture of a planet surface really summed it up or whether a space picture might be better. I think #2 stands out because we've all seen soooo many ED screenshots now and it's something just a little bit different from the norm. My 2nd choice would be #4.
[VOTE NOW!] SHEPARD Mission Photography Competition
- Thread starter mtt9999 [Parabolus]
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Although I voted 2 I do know what you mean. I'm afraid I don't know the full details of the SHEPARD mission but I did wonder whether a picture of a planet surface really summed it up or whether a space picture might be better. I think #2 stands out because we've all seen soooo many ED screenshots now and it's something just a little bit different from the norm. My 2nd choice would be #4.
My vote is for Photo #1
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Best,
Best,
#two
The voting has now ended as follows:
First Place: Photo #2 [22 votes] - Cmdr Parabolus
Second Place: Photo #4 [14 votes] - Cmdr EtherealCereal
Honorable Mentions:
Photo 1 [2 votes] - Cmdr LeonardoWhite
Photo 3 [3 votes] - Cmdr Aidryen
Photo 5 ['good atmosphere'] - Cmdr Andris200
While all the photos were great, Photo #2 wins from Cmdr Parabolus [yes... that's me... not suspicious at all]. Congratulations you [me] have been named Shepard Photographer I and will be featured on the cover of the upcoming Shepard Mission Chronicles, the book.
That being said, what makes the photograph so special, in my opinion, is its story. So now that the voting is over here is the story about that star, which I have named 'Goliath's Rest' [with the help of Cmdr EtherealCereal]. Behind the star, which is a red giant, is the distant Milky Way.
POI Name: Goliath’s Rest
POI Type: Stellar Features
System: Swoals IL-Y e0
Desc: Located 2,850 light years above the galactic plane rests one of the most dramatic locations in the galaxy. On the fringe of intergalactic space is a large red giant with a sole landable planet in close proximity to the Giant star. The orbit of the metal-rich planet is perpendicular to the distant galactic dust and stars far below, serving as a perfect backdrop for intense light with the Red Giant in the foreground. This system serves as a distant point of departure for those trying to reach 3,000ly above the galactic plane. Nearby are multiple black holes and Neutron Stars reachable only with jumponium at the upper limits of the galactic ceiling. This system was first discovered by Cmdr Parabolus during a group climb to the galactic ceiling on the SHEPARD Mission in early 3303.
First Place: Photo #2 [22 votes] - Cmdr Parabolus
Second Place: Photo #4 [14 votes] - Cmdr EtherealCereal
Honorable Mentions:
Photo 1 [2 votes] - Cmdr LeonardoWhite
Photo 3 [3 votes] - Cmdr Aidryen
Photo 5 ['good atmosphere'] - Cmdr Andris200
While all the photos were great, Photo #2 wins from Cmdr Parabolus [yes... that's me... not suspicious at all]. Congratulations you [me] have been named Shepard Photographer I and will be featured on the cover of the upcoming Shepard Mission Chronicles, the book.
That being said, what makes the photograph so special, in my opinion, is its story. So now that the voting is over here is the story about that star, which I have named 'Goliath's Rest' [with the help of Cmdr EtherealCereal]. Behind the star, which is a red giant, is the distant Milky Way.
POI Name: Goliath’s Rest
POI Type: Stellar Features
System: Swoals IL-Y e0
Desc: Located 2,850 light years above the galactic plane rests one of the most dramatic locations in the galaxy. On the fringe of intergalactic space is a large red giant with a sole landable planet in close proximity to the Giant star. The orbit of the metal-rich planet is perpendicular to the distant galactic dust and stars far below, serving as a perfect backdrop for intense light with the Red Giant in the foreground. This system serves as a distant point of departure for those trying to reach 3,000ly above the galactic plane. Nearby are multiple black holes and Neutron Stars reachable only with jumponium at the upper limits of the galactic ceiling. This system was first discovered by Cmdr Parabolus during a group climb to the galactic ceiling on the SHEPARD Mission in early 3303.
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Well done you [me]!