A photographer successfully recreated an iconic scene from E.T. after nearly two years of planning. He collaborated with a friend to capture the moment during the full moon, celebrating their achievement afterward.
Photographer recreates E.T. scene
Near Eglwysilan Mountain
Planning took almost two years
First full moon of the year
Friend helped with bike positioning
Curious neighbors watched the process
Celebrated the successful shot
Michael Meighan, a photographer, recreated an iconic scene from the movie E.T. He expressed his excitement, saying he was “over the Moon” after completing the project that took nearly two years to plan.
Successful Recreation of an Iconic Scene
Meighan worked with his friend Nathan Edwards to mimic the famous shot where a boy on a BMX bike and E.T. fly past the Moon. They waited for the right moment during the first full moon of the year.
Edwards pushed his bicycle uphill on Eglwysilan Mountain while Meighan captured the image from a residential area in Treforest, about 1.4 miles away. They communicated via phone, which caught the attention of local residents.
Challenges Faced During Planning
Before this attempt, Meighan and Edwards scouted various locations and tried to replicate the scene multiple times, using an app to align their positions with the Moon’s location.
They faced obstacles, with only twelve full moons each year, making it difficult to find the right conditions until last Saturday’s clear weather.
Celebration of Their Achievement
After finally capturing the shot, the friends shared a “huge embrace” and celebrated at a nearby pub. Meighan praised Edwards for his dedication, highlighting their two years of planning after an earlier full moon photoshoot.
His enthusiasm and commitment to making the recreation possible were key to their success, according to Meighan.
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