Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on February 24, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Mikael Salomon! May your day be brighter than the underwater glow of *The Abyss* and hotter than the fiery scenes in *Backdraft*. Your cinematography has always been Oscar-worthy—capturing moments that make us gasp, laugh, and occasionally check our smoke detectors.

From diving deep into cinematic oceans to igniting screens with blazing intensity, you've truly mastered both water and fire. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much excitement (but fewer explosions) as your legendary films. Keep shining bright behind the lens; after all these years, you're still lighting up Hollywood better than anyone else!