Valentine's Day, 9/11 Memorial by jyokota

Valentine's Day, 9/11 Memorial

Reading the names gave me much pause. The Japanese names representing stories I had heard about from my family in Japan. The women whose names were joined with "her unborn child." The range of ethnically specific names showing the diversity of people who lost their lives. The many, many, many names. They are cut out of metal, allowing flowers to be embedded.

The water falling into the fountain seem to represent a veil of tears.

Overall image here: http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2014-02-14

Taffy's description and image here: http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2014-02-14
Beautifully portrayed. I missed going there.
February 16th, 2014  
Wow, very dramatic!
February 16th, 2014  
Incredible and dramatic picture and story.
February 16th, 2014  
Such a powerful capture. Instant fav
February 16th, 2014  
Junko, this is so dramatic!! I really love it. The red pops, and the 'tears' behind it tell such a powerful story. Fav!
February 16th, 2014  
So very sad, and a wonderful evocative picture.
February 16th, 2014  
This is absolutely amazing Junko! That red rose looks so dramatic against the black granite, and the whiteness of the flowing water further draws attention back to the rose...
February 16th, 2014  
Hauntingly beautiful - Fav!
February 16th, 2014  
simply stunning, mesmerising, humbling and a fabulous reminder of the people who oost their lives on this truly terrible day.
February 16th, 2014  
A very moving and poignant shot, a reminder of a day one will never forget.
February 16th, 2014  
This is very moving and a perfect use of selective colour.
February 16th, 2014  
Powerful choice and excellent selective color.
February 16th, 2014  
Heartbreakingly beautiful x
February 17th, 2014  
Great evocative simplicity
February 17th, 2014  
Stunning shot. Well done.
February 17th, 2014  
so beautiful and sad
February 17th, 2014  
Stunning
March 20th, 2014  
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