Postcards

Camera: Canon EOS 350D Digital
Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 1/3 EV

autocontrasted, tilt-adjusted, v slightly trimmed

Postcards by Masayuki Sono is a hauntingly beautiful memorial of 911. Like two symmetrically curling wings, the two granite walls feature 270 profiles of the Staten Islanders who lost their lives in the World Trade Center. Individually carved to represent their likeness and marked with their name, birth date and place of work on September 11, 2001, the silhouettes are testament to the tragic reality that is terrorism.

the Staten Island 9/11 Memorial, the North Shore Waterfront Esplanade (adjacent to the Ferry Terminal and the Richmond County Ballpark), Staten Island, New York, the US

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Jack Hess says:

Wet and shivering
Abandoned in the cold rain
Waiting, wanting warmth...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

adlaw says:

what a romantic picture! you seldom post pics with flowers in it.... magnificent profiles, too...

haiku man si jack!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

uy, haiku kaau!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Lazy B says:

Superb composition Farl! One of your very best shots!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

* rel. [deleted] says:

simple yet poignant. a nice remembrance to an unfortunate event.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

.stuffed. says:

I hadn't seen this before. Thanks.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

laz'andre says:

beautiful sir farl.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

shimmertje says:

Sobering
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mdumlao98 says:

lyrical, farl, lyrical.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

averages says:

poetry -- sad and poignant ... thank you, farl.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

silkegb says:

Lovely!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Barbara Rich says:

Yes, poignant indeed, beautifully taken detail of an eloquent memorial - v timely for me having just seen the film 'United 93', 9/11 much in my mind at the moment.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

James H. says:

Wonderful - your angle and composition provide for a creative capture of the emotions associated with this remakable memorial!
Thanks for visiting Staten Island, NYC.

NYC5
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

littlenutbrownhare says:

you make the simplest things look utterly stunning! Ü
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

* K A Z Z I E * says:

let us always remember ....
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

AraiGodai says:

beautiful words.. wonderful intention.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

KingTyrone says:

very cool!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Spitzgogo_CHEN (Nokia 6230i) says:

Beautiful...!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

the memory lives on...

thanks my friends.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

c.zwerg says:

A wonderful poetic take of this amazing memorial! Thanks for sharing!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Photomotion [deleted] says:

well seen, you captured a well suited composition of the topic, brilliant work!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

anti3matter says:

New Pic

Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefam says:

nice idea.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

bingbing says:

Simple and yet powerful image.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

CoolCheech says:

Great perspective on this, and I like the contrasting color with the flower.

NYC5
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

eLjeProks says:

very nice to focus on the flower -- a touch of color in a somber memorial!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Paolo Mañalac says:

the contrast of the flower against stone is very moving...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

shapeshift says:

this is very poetic, farl... and a fitting tribute to the memorial.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jinxmcc says:

A very eloquent way of approaching this monument. The beauty and fragility of the flower; the lasting shapes in marble commemorating mortal loss. Very nice, Farl.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

[2]rokbot[2]y says:

very touching and so great!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

erglantz says:

Haunting capture. Well done.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

maiylah says:

poignant ..
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

archangel_raphael says:

The textures are excellent
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Nav A. says:

what a shot.. the droplets are so cool
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

sahar's says:

looks trapped and waiting...the romantic side of you Farl. beautiful picture
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Kentuckiana (In & Out of Flickr) says:

Love the simplicity. Enjoy the weekend, Farl!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Merly Sunflower says:

Beautiful tribute!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

John Cañares (Photo-Graphic) [deleted] says:

This is beautiful emphasis!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

janoid says:

Wow!!
What a lovely photo of a lovely monument!!
Fantastic shot!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

cloud_nine says:

superb shot !!
I would like you to post this to:

www.flickr.com/groups/nature-survives/
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Graniers says:

delicate and emotive without being flashy or overwhelming, a real delight !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Elmer Lim says:

lovely photo! :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Bisse says:

Touching, haunting, spare and beautiful..
I was unaware of this memorial - I think it looks like one that will stand the test of time.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

FlowrBx says:

Left without words...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just a thought. Why don't you add your pictures to Kris Kros Contacts? They will be great additions.

Thanks, Farl.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

GregPC says:

Hi - I'm working with the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation and have been looking around Flickr for images. We just started a new group - National September 11 Memorial & Museum - and we'd love it if you'd share some of your photos.

Thanks very much,

Greg Peverill-Conti
Weber Shandwick
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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