Beautiful Quote by Alan Shepard
![“On the periscope . . . . What a beautiful view. Cloud cover over Florida - three to four tenths near the eastern coast. Obscured up to Hatteras . . . I can see [lake] Okeechobee. Identify Andros Island. Identify the reefs.” quote by Alan Shepard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e9/alan-shepard-11358_beautiful_on-the-periscope-what-a-beautiful-view-c_2097146.jpg)
“On the periscope . . . . What a beautiful view. Cloud cover over Florida - three to four tenths near the eastern coast. Obscured up to Hatteras . . . I can see [lake] Okeechobee. Identify Andros Island. Identify the reefs.”
About This Quote
Source Log: Flight Journal, Gemini 3, 1965
The speaker describes a striking aerial view, noting specific geographic features and weather conditions while on a periscope.
In simple terms: A vivid description of a high‑altitude view over Florida and nearby islands.
Key Takeaway
Observe and note details in unfamiliar environments.
Themes
observation
geography
exploration
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
descriptive
documentary
When to use this quote
- flight training
- navigation
- environmental monitoring
Key Concepts
aerospace
visual perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What details stand out most in a brief visual scan?
- How does altitude change perception of familiar places?
A Different Perspective
Limited context may obscure full significance of identified features.
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