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Vigil

© Michelle Alton

Vigil

Uploaded: April 18, 2012 04:15:27

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With the charred ruins of the warehouse that burned last week in a conflagration that took the lives of two Philadelphia firefighters, Jeff Carpineta, President of the East Kensington Neighbors Association introduces Jesse Gardner, an artist and former volunteer firefighter (in NYC) who now owns a small gallery devoted to portraits of "unsung heroes" (firefighters) just one block from this site.
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Their stage was a flatbed trailer.
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Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

John Rivera level-classic April 18, 2012

Great capture here Michelle.
You can see the emotion captured on their faces. Tragic event. #1457319

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic April 18, 2012

Oh how awful. Great shot, though. #10097303

Steve D. Hinkle April 18, 2012

Nice capture, but sad, the loss of life. #10097398

Ann Coates level-classic April 18, 2012

A dramatic image Michelle. You captured the raw emotion. A sad and powerful moment. #10097566

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 18, 2012

Excellant job of capturing the moment..you can see the sadness in their eyes. #10097583

Lorraine A. Cook April 18, 2012

The one firefighter's viewing was near where I live (Givinish Funeral Home) on Academy Road.

Both men lived in the Far Northeast...so sad.

There will me many investigations resulting from this tragic fire, Michelle. I understand the company that owned the warehouse is based in New York and has retained an attorney...not surprised.

Philly has too many abandoned buildings (fire-traps). That warehouse was cited several times.

A very moving image you have captured, My Friend! #10097617

Jack Gaskin April 18, 2012

There are NO WORDS To be a Fireman in a Large Urban Area is BEYOND MY UNDERSTANDING for wanting to HELP ANYONE.
Give me an ANGRY ARMED MOD to control any day over a burning building your expected to enter to possibly aid some unknown occupant.


Jack #10097810

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 18, 2012

You've captured the mood of the ceremony wonderfully, Michelle. #10097941

Barbara Waldoch April 18, 2012

Perfectly captured, Michelle! #10098074

David Phalen April 18, 2012

So sad! Excellent capture of the emotions of the ceremony!! #10098191

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic April 18, 2012

You really captured the emotion in this shot, Michelle. Wonderful work! #10098255

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 18, 2012

Wonderful journalistic capture, Michelle! I worry about my grandson...the firefighter! k #10098288

Robert K. Bemus level-classic April 18, 2012

Lost but not forgotten. Very telling and poignant capture, Michelle. #10098420

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 19, 2012

how sad Michelle... wonderful capture... #10098501

Alex T. Mizuno April 19, 2012

What a heartbreaking story! And a very strong image Michelle! #10098531

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 19, 2012

powerful image Michelle.... #10098685

Mary Alston April 19, 2012

An outstanding and very moving image. #10098987

Patricia A. Stalter April 22, 2012

It is clear to me from your images, that you are a caring person. They are all so good. :) #10104321

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