High Noon

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Sketch completed 12 July 2003
Drawing Copyright by Ulrich Lotzmann. All rights reserved.
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Color Version completed 12 July 2003
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Ulli writes, "The sketch shows Al through Pete's legs. This scene reminds me on one of my favorite Western movies - Fred Zinnemann's 'High Noon' (4 Oscars) with Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly"

Pete and Al stand facing each other at Halo Crater and there's no one else in sight. Both are armed with Hasselblads and it's just a matter of who reaches his camera trigger first.
133:15:25 Conrad: I'll tell you what. Let's see, we're cross-Sun, right? Look over here at me and smile.

Pete draws first and it's a clean shot.
Al caught at Halo

Caught on film, Al is momentarily stunned but manages to reach for his trigger.
133:15:32 Bean: Okay. I'll get you; you're right there by a crater.

Knowing the end is near, Pete has a final request.
133:15:35 Conrad: Where's the LM?

133:15:36 Bean: Right in the background. (You) look great. There you go.

Pete caught at Halo
Fade to credits....

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