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Memorial Reflections

© Richard P. Lussier

Memorial Reflections

Uploaded: December 03, 2005

Description

This was captured at the site of the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The opening in the foreground is in one of a pair of Gates bookending the reflecting pool, seen in the middle. You can see the matching "gate" in the background. The times of 9:01 and 9:03 are etched into the Gates, referring to the minutes surrounding the bombing (April 19, 1995). It was an overcast day while we were there, which seemed to match the soberness of this historical site. I thought the black and white coloring would also lend itself to the mood of this image...
7mm, F/2.8, 1/640

Exif: FNumber: 2.8, ExposureBiasValue: 0/3, ExposureTime: 0.0015625, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: , WhiteBalance: auto white balance

Comments

Rob Bishop December 04, 2005

Awesome, very moving, and perfectly photographed. Just wonderful, Richard! #353932

Richard P. Lussier December 04, 2005

Thank you very much, Rob! Your kind comments are very much appreciated! #2150748

Sandra Freyler December 04, 2005

Thanks for sharing this wonderful image, Richard! Great shot! #2152580

Richard P. Lussier December 05, 2005

Hi Sandra! Thank you for the encouraging feedback!
This memorial was very well done, and worth the visit. #2154025

Life Expressions December 05, 2005

I agree with Rob. You captured the image and the emotion perfectly. Awesome work Richard! #2154886

Richard P. Lussier December 05, 2005

Thank you so much, Robin! I really appreciate you stopping by and boosting me up with your thoughtful compliments! #2155813

Darryl Wilkinson December 05, 2005

Beautifully captured image, Richard! Fantastic camera work indeed, and very well presented! Great work, my Friend!!! #2156131

Richard P. Lussier December 05, 2005

Wow, thanks Darryl and Kevin, you both are so great to offer such detailed & positive feedback! I always enjoy when you guys stop by; you are so encouraging!! #2157073

Donald K. Cherry December 06, 2005

Richard, this is a terrific image! Your composition is perfect and the way you've framed it is just wonderful!! Great work on this true winner!! #2159963

Richard P. Lussier December 06, 2005

I'm honored by your gracious comments, Don. Thank you so much for encouraging me, and for the vote of confidence!
I had entered it into the Elements of Design category... so, we'll see! :) #2160566

Sean E. Patton December 08, 2005

Nice Richard, and as you know....I love it in B/W! #2166045

Richard P. Lussier December 09, 2005

Hiya Sean! Thanks for stoppin' in, and for the kind feedback! #2169555

Anne D. Eigen December 12, 2005

This is a wonderful image, Richard! Great tones and composition which emphasizes those terrific geometric shapes! #2178057

Richard P. Lussier December 13, 2005

Wow, Anne, thank you for your helpful feedback! Your comments are very much appreciated! #2181155

Jill Odice level-classic December 13, 2005

The perfect kind of subject for B/W photography! Nice lines :-) #2183678

Richard P. Lussier December 14, 2005

Wow, thanks Jill! I am really encouraged by your kind words! #2184458

Donna Roberts December 17, 2005

Hi Richard - have just had a look at all of your wonderful and diverse images in your gallery. I loved this one in particular (I love buildings and reflections - so it was an easy choice!)
Excellent work!
:-) from 'downunder'
#2195388

Richard P. Lussier December 18, 2005

Wow, what a great compliment coming from a talented building photographer such as yourself, Donna! Thank you very much for your gracious feedback, and hello to you from the big 'D'! (Dallas) #2198520

Dan McConoughey February 21, 2006

Very well done Richard. Great composition really pulls the eye in and the B&W was a excellent choice for this one. #2449678

Richard P. Lussier February 24, 2006

Thank you Dan, I'm glad that you enjoyed this one. #2462378

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