I was asked to do a large composite of Duke's last and what I consider his finest performance for us. The fellah chose the photos he wanted the sketches from. I have done a few just trying to get used to sketching Duke lying down, plus his clothes are so similar in color, it is hard to tell where one thing stops and another starts. I will probably do most of these over, but you can have an idea what it will be like.
Has anyone ever noticed what the last shot of JB had right in the MIDDLE of the background........eerie, first time I ever noticed it.
Also, Duke and Pappy always teased Ward about his ample backside and Duke was going to sneak Ward into a pic with a Rhino's and Ward's backs together, (Ward died before he could go down to do the scheduled Cameo for Hatari). Duke always thought that HIS legs were like tree trunks. But, the last scenes of Duke have his backside right in the camera "face" on. Bet Ward got a kick out of that......laughs they must have had in 1979!
First is JB turning to face the backshooter, (Third Eye), he makes it, but can't raise his gun. Nose looks strange because it is up against the floor.
Next is Gillum turning JB back so he can reach the gun. I know..face is all wrong....These are practices, LOL.
Gillum pushes JB's hand off gun and takes it.
JB smiles his last crooked grin forever for Gillum and Duke does for US.