Out of this world
There are few photo opportunities that really leave you gobsmacked and in awe of the situation, well this month sees the anniversary of the Apollo 11 landings, a massive feat in the field of human endeavour, what can you say? In any photographic scenario content is always king, what are you covering, what story are you trying to tell? Here we have one that sums up a lot of the greatness of the human spirit, endeavour, risk, humility and hope. The astronauts themselves thought they had a 50-50 chance of getting home again.
It is also a story of human nature, the reluctance of Neil Armstrong to be the all conquering global hero that people want him to be, the voracity of Buzz, which i think is ace… and the silent participation of Michael Collins, who was constantly going through disaster (and recovery) scenarios as his friends and compatriots were on a totally alien surface.
All too often documentary is about suffering, illness, pain and tragedy, sometimes it needs a kick, a look at endeavour, reach and the real strength of the human spirit. Long may we see such things.
Nasa’s Astronomical picture of the day
And if you have Vertigo the most piss your pants shot ever.
And to think the kids of today take it all for granted.
To have walked on a different world.
To leave footpints that will last for millenia.
What an exclusive club of 12.
I hope Buzz got in more than just the one.