Memorial Reflections
Uploaded: December 03, 2005
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
Rob Bishop December 04, 2005
Awesome, very moving, and perfectly photographed. Just wonderful, Richard! #353932Richard P. Lussier December 04, 2005
Thank you very much, Rob! Your kind comments are very much appreciated! #2150748Sandra Freyler December 04, 2005
Thanks for sharing this wonderful image, Richard! Great shot! #2152580Richard P. Lussier December 05, 2005
Hi Sandra! Thank you for the encouraging feedback!Life Expressions December 05, 2005
I agree with Rob. You captured the image and the emotion perfectly. Awesome work Richard! #2154886Richard P. Lussier December 05, 2005
Thank you so much, Robin! I really appreciate you stopping by and boosting me up with your thoughtful compliments! #2155813Darryl Wilkinson December 05, 2005
Beautifully captured image, Richard! Fantastic camera work indeed, and very well presented! Great work, my Friend!!! #2156131Richard 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!! #2157073Donald 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!! #2159963Richard 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!Sean E. Patton December 08, 2005
Nice Richard, and as you know....I love it in B/W! #2166045Richard P. Lussier December 09, 2005
Hiya Sean! Thanks for stoppin' in, and for the kind feedback! #2169555Anne D. Eigen December 12, 2005
This is a wonderful image, Richard! Great tones and composition which emphasizes those terrific geometric shapes! #2178057Richard P. Lussier December 13, 2005
Wow, Anne, thank you for your helpful feedback! Your comments are very much appreciated! #2181155Jill Odice December 13, 2005
The perfect kind of subject for B/W photography! Nice lines :-) #2183678Richard P. Lussier December 14, 2005
Wow, thanks Jill! I am really encouraged by your kind words! #2184458Donna 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!)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) #2198520Dan 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. #2449678Richard P. Lussier February 24, 2006
Thank you Dan, I'm glad that you enjoyed this one. #2462378Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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