When I Saw The Missile Standing On Its Launching Pad, It Impressed Me As A Very Dramatic Moment Before The Countdown. The Missile Is Readied, Most Of The Personnel Have Completed Their Tasks And There Is A Tense Stillness That Preceded The Furious Blast-Off. I Tried To Accentuate The Drama In The Sky. The Missile Seemed Even Larger With Its Cone Disappearing From The Top Of The Picture. As Most Of The Equipment Was Cleared Away, The Figure In The Foreground Heightened The Suspense.