This probably should have been the first image but I'll leave the best for last. This is the front of what you saw partially in the other image. This side signifies the release of 230 sea gulls into the sky from the ocean waves. On the other side as you saw in image #1 all 230 names of the crew and passengers lost on that flight were inscribed in the black marble surface. If you look closely at the image above you can see reflected on the surface the 14 flag poles ( middle left side) which represent the 14 countries from which the victims came from. You can read all the details at this site.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TWA_Flight_800
I converted this to Black and White in Adobe Lightroom-2
Nikon D90
2009/02/10 15:01:10
RAW (12-bit)
Lens: 12-24mm F/4 G
Focal Length: 18mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Spot
1/80 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: -0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 500
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-A
This is great picture of an awesome monument. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis is really a beautiful monument - I especially like it in black and white and the toning!
ReplyDeleteI do like the black and white. Great photo of the monument.
ReplyDeleteA poignant and fitting tribute to those who lost their lives that day. And it looks great in B&W.
ReplyDeleteGrat pic and thanks for the description. I'm learning a lot about the world out there from this challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot and perfect for black & white. You've managed to capture the motion of the waves along with the curve of the monument.
ReplyDeleteYour photograph is beautiful and you have created it with such respect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and fitting memorial. Your photo of it is wonderful - the contrast in your black & white conversion is beautiful for this scene...
ReplyDeleteI am moved by just viewing this monument. What a creative interpretation the artist had. I can see your flagpoles reflected. Thanks for calling that to our attention.
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