today marks the 40th anniversary of apollo 11’s liftoff to the moon. the new york times blog, lens, and smithsonian magazine are showcasing the photographs of david burnett, a 22 year-old, recent college grad who, in 1969, on a mission from time magazine, decided to photograph the people watching the rocket rather than the rocket itself. in his words: “at 9:32 a.m. on july 16, the rocket’s engines ignited amid a plume of smoke and flame. i didn’t see it. i was looking into the faces of my proud, expectant countrymen.” i hope you enjoy the photos as much as i did!
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Great photo, I love it that he chose to photograph a completely different perspective of the occasion, and one that is just as, if not more interesting since no one else thought to do that.
I love what happens when people take the road less traveled! Look at their faces….the awe and amazement of such a huge moment!
what an interesting point of view!!! i love it.
oh wow, that's a smart photographer.
I always have this problem. I tend to watch the people watching a concert, movie, play… It's just more interesting, seeing people's spontaneous reactions. These are so neat!
these pics are so cool. i love to people watch:)
Incredible.
What a beautiful idea to turn the lens on the faces of spectators. I LOVE this photo. Thanks for sharing it.
I love that he did that. It's like looking at the groom instead of the bride.
wow so cool!
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