September 11th, 2011

I went down to Ground Zero on September 11th, 2011 to observe the visitors and events going on during the 10-year anniversary. Every year that I can, I go down to the World Trade Center site on the anniversary to capture these moments and reflect on the events. Despite the threats and worries surrounding this particular anniversary, the area was crowded and the usual ceremonies and rituals were all still going on. Most notable was the bagpipe ceremony in front of O'Haras Irish Pub at the foot of Ground Zero.

Just a few days before I had gotten a new camera lens as a birthday gift from my photo friend Joe. It was the 55-250 telephoto lens, so it lead me to take more intimate pictures of the people and places down there.




St. Paul's Chapel across from Ground Zero


Hardhat


News crews doing interviews


1 WTC


Ladder 10


More pics on my photostream.

Remembering September 11th

Last year on September 11th I was visiting family in Florida and I was disappointed I couldn't be in the city to take pictures down by Ground Zero again.

This year I went down in the afternoon after watching some of the ceremonies on TV and despite the many crowds of protesters, I made my way to the old site of the Twin Towers. It wasn't too crowded; it was pleasant and I had the chance to reflect on the events that made history nine years ago on this day.

And I've never been downtown when it wasn't beautiful. Whether it was in the summertime for a visit to South Street Seaport, or in the wintertime for a mini-photo shoot of the holiday tree in front of the Stock Exchange, or when it's almost Fall and Labor Day has passed and it's time to visit the place I once visited as a kid.

Inside the World Financial Center, looking out onto Ground Zero

The Flags of Heroes and Honor in Battery Park

The Sphere sculpture that used to stand between the two Towers

Interesting background about the Sphere on Wikipedia

9/11/08

Last year on the 7th anniversary of 9/11 I went down to the site of the World Trade Center to take some pictures and explore the area. I went the year before and was so impressed by the flowers and people and the all over presentation. The people, colors and architecture around the space inspired me to make a video to a song that reminds me of September 11th.

September 11th, 2008 - Light Tribute

It finally appeared! I have seen some great views from people on flickr who were located in Brooklyn. Go look for them, they are great! : )

September 11th, 2008

By the flag display on Battery Park Place

September 11th, 2008

Waiting on the steps of the Brooks Brothers store as the sun set, for the annual light tribute to appear in the sky...

September 11th, 2008

I remember last year the thing that stood out to me most was the placement of flowers in the fence that peeks into the site of Ground Zero.

September 11th, 2008

For September 11th, 2008, there was a beam signing down on Battery Park Place between Greenwich and Washington Streets. This wonderful flag set up was there as well and it was nice to view and participate in the beam signing first hand.







You could also fill out a Note of Hope for the Memorial Museum