Vigil
Uploaded: April 18, 2012 04:15:27
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With the charred ruins of the warehouse that burned last week in a conflagration that took the lives of two Philadelphia firefighters, Jeff Carpineta, President of the East Kensington Neighbors Association introduces Jesse Gardner, an artist and former volunteer firefighter (in NYC) who now owns a small gallery devoted to portraits of "unsung heroes" (firefighters) just one block from this site.
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Their stage was a flatbed trailer.
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Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
John Rivera April 18, 2012
Great capture here Michelle.Carolyn M. Fletcher April 18, 2012
Oh how awful. Great shot, though. #10097303Steve D. Hinkle April 18, 2012
Nice capture, but sad, the loss of life. #10097398Ann Coates April 18, 2012
A dramatic image Michelle. You captured the raw emotion. A sad and powerful moment. #10097566Marilyn K. Lincecum April 18, 2012
Excellant job of capturing the moment..you can see the sadness in their eyes. #10097583Lorraine A. Cook April 18, 2012
The one firefighter's viewing was near where I live (Givinish Funeral Home) on Academy Road.Both men lived in the Far Northeast...so sad.
There will me many investigations resulting from this tragic fire, Michelle. I understand the company that owned the warehouse is based in New York and has retained an attorney...not surprised.
Philly has too many abandoned buildings (fire-traps). That warehouse was cited several times.
A very moving image you have captured, My Friend! #10097617
Jack Gaskin April 18, 2012
There are NO WORDS To be a Fireman in a Large Urban Area is BEYOND MY UNDERSTANDING for wanting to HELP ANYONE.
Jack #10097810
Terry Cervi April 18, 2012
You've captured the mood of the ceremony wonderfully, Michelle. #10097941Barbara Waldoch April 18, 2012
Perfectly captured, Michelle! #10098074David Phalen April 18, 2012
So sad! Excellent capture of the emotions of the ceremony!! #10098191R. J. Laudenbacher April 18, 2012
You really captured the emotion in this shot, Michelle. Wonderful work! #10098255Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 18, 2012
Wonderful journalistic capture, Michelle! I worry about my grandson...the firefighter! k #10098288Robert K. Bemus April 18, 2012
Lost but not forgotten. Very telling and poignant capture, Michelle. #10098420Stefania Barbier April 19, 2012
how sad Michelle... wonderful capture... #10098501Alex T. Mizuno April 19, 2012
What a heartbreaking story! And a very strong image Michelle! #10098531Patricia A. Casey April 19, 2012
powerful image Michelle.... #10098685Mary Alston April 19, 2012
An outstanding and very moving image. #10098987Patricia A. Stalter April 22, 2012
It is clear to me from your images, that you are a caring person. They are all so good. :) #10104321Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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