Berlyn Brixner
Berlyn B. Brixner (May 21, 1911 – August 1, 2009) was an American photographer. He was the head photographer for the Trinity test, the first detonation of a nuclear weapon in July 1945. Brixner was positioned 10,000 yards (9,100 m) away from the explosion and had 50 cameras of varying speeds running from different locations to capture the shot in full motion.
Berlyn B. Brixner | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 21, 1911 El Paso, Texas, US |
| Died | August 1, 2009 (aged 98) |
| Education | University of Texas |
| Known for | Trinity test photographer |
| Spouses |
Audrey Chew, 1915–1996
(m. 1956) |
| Children | 2 |
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