a07_v_bw_o_n (unnumbered, 1968 press photo)
“CHECKUP ON HIGH--AP artist Ben Valdivieso has pictured the moment yesterday when the Apollo 7 astronauts fired the steering engine that will guide astronauts to the moon on a future flight. It was the most powerful maneuver ever performed by a manned spacecraft. When it was complete commander Schirra reported that “the machine performed beautifully.”
I’ve come across several of Mr. Valdivieso’s works while of course, searching for space stuff. I’m sure you’ll agree, the gentleman possessed serious talent. As an Associated Press artist, I ignorantly assume that he was called upon to portray a diverse range of subjects, so who knows what other excellent non-space works by him are out there. Unfortunately, I’m sure I'll never see those...my loss.
I like the creative touch of the lights of major metropolitan areas across North America.
Continue to Rest In Peace Good Sir:
www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/app/name/benjamin-valdivieso...
Credit: Legacy website
a07_v_bw_o_n (unnumbered, 1968 press photo)
“CHECKUP ON HIGH--AP artist Ben Valdivieso has pictured the moment yesterday when the Apollo 7 astronauts fired the steering engine that will guide astronauts to the moon on a future flight. It was the most powerful maneuver ever performed by a manned spacecraft. When it was complete commander Schirra reported that “the machine performed beautifully.”
I’ve come across several of Mr. Valdivieso’s works while of course, searching for space stuff. I’m sure you’ll agree, the gentleman possessed serious talent. As an Associated Press artist, I ignorantly assume that he was called upon to portray a diverse range of subjects, so who knows what other excellent non-space works by him are out there. Unfortunately, I’m sure I'll never see those...my loss.
I like the creative touch of the lights of major metropolitan areas across North America.
Continue to Rest In Peace Good Sir:
www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/app/name/benjamin-valdivieso...
Credit: Legacy website