Lunar Impact, Get Ready for it!
No this isn’t news of an asteroid or comet on an imminent path to hit the moon. A couple weeks back I watched two great programs on man’s exploration of the moon and since my mind has been a whirlwind of thought on a variety of subjects. As you’d imagine most centering around photography.
The programs viewed were IMAX: Magnificent Desolation and In The Shadow of the Moon. I received these movies via NetFlix and they sat idle on my home theater cabinet for over a month. I’m embarrassed to admit it, but in the vein of what Orson Wells used to say “We will sell no wine before its time“. The same can be said of my ability to watch movies. I held off watching these shows until I had the time to really absorb the content of each and I’m really happy I chose to wait.
So what to expect? You’ll have to wait and see. I’ll have some posts coming out over the next week that you’ll have to check in for.
I will leave you with this thought…
Of all 12 men that walked on the moon, 9 are still alive including the first man to walk on the moon Neil Armstrong. Think about this for a second in all the worlds history only 12 men have walked on the face of another celestial body. It amazes me that this feat has not been recognized or honored in a more significant way. To me this is worthy of at least a national if not world holiday on July 21st (the day Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon). A day or remembrance not just to the feat, but the sacrifice and loss of life made by others to make this possible. If you’re unfamiliar with what went into making this happen I highly… highly recommend watching In The Shadow of the Moon.
And to the physical act itself of walking on a desolate surface… what relevance does that have to a photographer? More on this tomorrow.
Recommended Viewing:
- Neil Armstrong 60 Minutes Interview (13 min 44 sec)
- In The Shadow of the Moon trailer
Technorati Tags: astronaut, walking, moon, exploration, Apollo, lunar, Neil Armstrong, Magnificent Desolation, The Shadow of the Moon, walk on the moon
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A subject that is near and dear to my heart. I have a stack of books on the Apollo program. It was such a fascinating project and time in history. And that was already an interest BEFORE I moved to Houston. I look forward to reading your upcoming thoughts.
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Not sure why, but I am amazed every time we send someone into space. I can sit and watch the space walks for hours on end. Just fascinating stuff
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@laanba I look forward to getting your feedback on the posts to come. I hope you enjoy them.
@Christopher You’re not alone. Space exploration is indeed a fascinating thing. It’s definitely a source of inspiration for many… photographers and others alike.
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