Astronauts
I was honored to meet these genuine American Heroes and to spend some time with them and listen to their story's. They risked their lives not for glory , but for the challenge, and their county's pride. As I spoke with each one I noticed how approachable, mentally sharp and friendly they all were. They were willing to answer your thoughtful questions and shake your hand. Most were by themselves and others had assistants. My photos with the astronauts were all taken by their assistants. They all had signs stating their fees from $95 to $400. My time with these men I saw none charging for a photo taken with them. These photos were taken during the Spacefest IV Convention in Tucson, Arizona on June 01.2012.
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Captain Alan Bean (b. 1932) is a Texas native. A veteran of two flights, first Apollo 12, the second lunar landing where he became the 4th of 12 moonwalkers. His 2nd flight was as mission commander of the second of three Skylab crews in 1973, spending 73 days aboard the world's first space station. Since leaving NASA in 1982, he has become a well-known space artist, specializing in the Apollo lunar landings in his own colorful, impressionistic style. Alan spends his retirement painting and giving motivational talks to corporations. He lives in Houston with wife Leslie.
