Evel Knievel, Severní Kalifornie, 9. dubna 1972.

The black-and-white grain gives this a gritty, almost documentary feel that fits the era perfectly. I framed it next to my record player and it's become the first thing guests ask about. Captured April 9, 1972 in Northern California, it feels like a real slice of history, not a reprint.

The photographer really captured the energy of that jump—the grain and contrast in this black-and-white print make it feel like you're standing right there in Northern California in '72. I've been framing it in my office and can't stop looking at the detail in Knievel's pose.

The shot of Knievel mid-jump is sharper than I expected for a 1972 photo, and the black-and-white tones give it a great vintage feel on my wall. Only gripe is the print arrived with a slight curl at one corner, but it flattened out fine after a day under a book.