The Way We Were

© Tamra Walker

The Way We Were

Uploaded: March 27, 2006

Description

Photo taken on 9/9/01-just two days before the demise of our cherished Twins. Strangely, I awakened that Sunday morning with an unrelenting urge to spend the day photographing the Twin Towers. I followed my heart. Little did I know...

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Comments

Ray Clarke March 27, 2006

What a very poignent photo and story to go with it Tamra, it really makes you feel that awful day all over again (ac) #416063

Tamra Walker March 27, 2006

Thank you. I didn't know if this would be too controversial a topic for this site. Thanks for your positive response. #2580083

Gary Lange March 27, 2006

Beautiful image, Tamra! Nostalgic, too. It's a sorry state of affairs when people are afraid to do normal things because of the fear of "offending" someone. Your image is very good and should stand on its own. Thank you for your tribute. #2580488

Kenneth Mucke March 27, 2006

It really puts things in perspective...Thank you for taking a stand in here... #2580522

Lori Carlson March 28, 2006

Thank you for sharing this with us Tamra. This is a great capture. Love that bright yellow you captured with the water sport. Nice and carefree. Unlike how we would feel a few days later. Again, thanks for sharing. #2585616

Tamra Walker March 29, 2006

Thanks so much, Gary, Kenneth, and Lori for your thoughtful and supportive comments. I really appreciate them! #2586905

Darryl Wilkinson April 25, 2006

Way to go, Tami! Very inspiring story. Keep up the great work! :) dw #2690771

Tamra Walker April 26, 2006

Thank you, Darryl. I'm really glad to know that this photo can inspire rather than disturb. Thanks for your encouragement! #2692765

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 11, 2006

Beautiful capture Tamra. I have some taken back in the 80's. Thanks for sharing. Love how you got the person on the wave runner. #2882923

Tamra Walker June 11, 2006

Thank you so much, Kay. I would love to see your photos of the twins .Would you think of posting them to the site? #2882949

Chris Ebben September 27, 2006

How lucky you were ta have taken this beautiful scene. Well done=^..^= #3375384

Tamra Walker September 27, 2006

Thanks, Chris. I still can't believe the timing!
So glad I spent the whole day there :-) #3375947

C A August 27, 2007

This is a photo to remember what it was like. People having fun on the water, no idea what was going to happen in 2 days... Going to have a look on you website now. Best wishes from holland, Corné #4703627

Tamra Walker August 27, 2007

Thank you SO much, Corne`! #4704544

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