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Ode' to Neil Armstrong · 09:10 PM

Been trying to get a Moon photo with my modest assortment of gear. Thought this was passable. While shooting the photo I was thinking back when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. It was just days before my wife and I were married, 43 years ago! Time flies.

**Bob Harris** · 08-25-2012, 09:58 PM

Great photo and wonderful tribute to a true American hero.

Boker · 08-25-2012, 10:13 PM

Good shot.Yours came out better than mine.Shot with an old m42 300mm Vivitar
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WillH · 08-25-2012, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Great photo and wonderful tribute to a true American hero.

I agree Bob. No boosting or seeking the lime light! He let his deeds and behavior say it all! A man with true class and dignity!

Here's the set-up Boker. Just old stuff, nothing new. Well, the MC7 2X Teleconverter is used but new to me.... The lens and everything else I already had.

Last edited by WillH; 08-25-2012 at 11:34 PM.

**eaglem** · 08-26-2012, 12:46 AM

Was Neil Armstrong the one who taught Michael Jackson how to Moonwalk?????? Seriously though, a great hero passes on.

slowpez · 08-26-2012, 06:36 AM

Beautiful shot. Neil would be proud of it.

WillH · 08-26-2012, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Beautiful shot. Neil would be proud of it.

Well, don't know about that! I would hope he'd appreciate the thought!

Interesting he was the first human on the moon and he wasn't doped up, didn't do an end zone dance, didn't spike the ball, didn't go home and slap his wife around and didn't start yelling I'm the "greatest". No political statements or public prayers!

He was honorable, dignified and refreshing! A humble hero!

pickles · 08-26-2012, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by WillH

Well, don't know about that! I would hope he'd appreciate the thought!

Interesting he was the first human on the moon and he wasn't doped up, didn't do an end zone dance, didn't spike the ball, didn't go home and slap his wife around and didn't start yelling I'm the "greatest". No political statements or public prayers!

He was honorable, dignified and refreshing! A humble hero!

Well said, Pickles.

mickey · 08-26-2012, 06:25 PM

That moon shot is as good as any that I've seen.
I always think of the Death Star from Star Wars whenever I see a moon shot though.
Nice set-up too.

RIP Mr. Armstrong.

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08-25-2012, 09:58 PM	#2
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Great photo and wonderful tribute to a true American hero.

08-25-2012, 10:13 PM	#3
Boker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SW Florida Posts: 234	Good shot.Yours came out better than mine.Shot with an old m42 300mm Vivitar

08-25-2012, 11:13 PM	#4
WillH Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,118 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Great photo and wonderful tribute to a true American hero. I agree Bob. No boosting or seeking the lime light! He let his deeds and behavior say it all! A man with true class and dignity! Here's the set-up Boker. Just old stuff, nothing new. Well, the MC7 2X Teleconverter is used but new to me.... The lens and everything else I already had. Last edited by WillH; 08-25-2012 at 11:34 PM.

08-26-2012, 12:46 AM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,163	Was Neil Armstrong the one who taught Michael Jackson how to Moonwalk?????? Seriously though, a great hero passes on.

08-26-2012, 06:36 AM	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Beautiful shot. Neil would be proud of it.

08-26-2012, 12:44 PM	#7
WillH Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,118 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Beautiful shot. Neil would be proud of it. Well, don't know about that! I would hope he'd appreciate the thought! Interesting he was the first human on the moon and he wasn't doped up, didn't do an end zone dance, didn't spike the ball, didn't go home and slap his wife around and didn't start yelling I'm the "greatest". No political statements or public prayers! He was honorable, dignified and refreshing! A humble hero!

08-26-2012, 04:21 PM	#8
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	Originally posted by WillH Well, don't know about that! I would hope he'd appreciate the thought! Interesting he was the first human on the moon and he wasn't doped up, didn't do an end zone dance, didn't spike the ball, didn't go home and slap his wife around and didn't start yelling I'm the "greatest". No political statements or public prayers! He was honorable, dignified and refreshing! A humble hero! Well said, Pickles.

08-26-2012, 06:25 PM	#9
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	That moon shot is as good as any that I've seen. I always think of the Death Star from Star Wars whenever I see a moon shot though. Nice set-up too. RIP Mr. Armstrong.

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