The huge panoramic camera was mounted in a helicopter and positioned so the angle of view is similar to the original scene.

Although flying kites should be the method of choice, more important is to obtain the correct image.  Air space restrictions, and common sense required the use of a helicopter. The new image was shot from the exact location as Lawrence achieved in 1906.

Since the same type of camera, lens, and film size were used, the end product produced a photographic image with the identical clarity and dimensions of the original Lawrence photogrraph.  This effect cannot be duplicated with modern equipment.