Reflection
This is the Empty Sky Memorial in Liberty Park, Jersey City. The day was fine but very hazy, resulting in the subtle and soft reflection. Mother and daughter wa...
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This is the Empty Sky Memorial in Liberty Park, Jersey City. The day was fine but very hazy, resulting in the subtle and soft reflection. Mother and daughter wander through, hand in arm past the names of every person who died on that horrific day. The construction faces Manhattan from the Jersey shore in the exact direction of where the two towers stood before they fell on 9-11.
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Canon EOS 750D
Aperture f/13 ISO 320 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 18/1 
Jersey City, New Jersey, US
Nov, 2019Views
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Awards
People's Choice in Best picture 2020 Photo Challenge
Winner in Composed on diagonals Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Leadinglines Photo Challenge
Winner in My favorite monument Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Most Inspiring Photos Photo Challenge
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
Virtuoso
All Star
Superior Skill
Genius
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Top 30 rank week 1
Top 30 rank
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sallyG11
November 16, 2019
Thank you Michael, the memorial is so very sad and yet incredibly beautiful :)
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MicktheGreek
November 17, 2019
This is exquisite, Sal! The strong foreground with the engraved names of the faithful departed, the ghosting effect from people's reflection, the leading lines and the skyscrapers in the background make it a unique photo, worth submitting in any Rule-of-Thirds competition and one that merits the highest awards.
10/10
10/10
sallyG11
November 18, 2019
Wow dear friend, you give me the ultimate praise! I think what strikes me most about this shot is the mother/daughter contact whilst walking past so many of the faithful departed. I felt sad and yet noticed the respect being paid which was a beautiful feeling. Empty Sky is one of the most touching memorials ... xx
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lissavanderveer
March 16, 2020
What an amazing capture of those who were lost. This picture is sad yet brings a sense of happiness knowing that those who were lost have been honored. Nice photo!
sallyG11
March 17, 2020
Thank you Lisa. I did not know any of the folk engraved into these walls and yet one feels a 'closeness'. Strange feeling and as you say sad but beautiful as they are being honoured :)
PRO
Joviaal
April 09, 2020
Hi Sally, Congratulations on your win with this most impressive image. The photography and meaning are both of an extreme high standard!
sallyG11
April 10, 2020
Thank you Joop from the bottom of my heart, I'm extremely flattered by this win because this photo meant so much to me. I stood for quite a while feeling the sadness and yet warmth of this memorial. I felt privileged to view the names of the beautiful souls lost on this day.
Imdev
July 26, 2020
Hi Sally, I love your shot of the NY9/11memorial. Check mine out too if you wish. Regards Jack (imdev)
Platinum
sallyG11
October 20, 2020
Thank you Kedphotography for your challenge...I'm honored this capture won the People's Choice. This is a beautiful dedication to the many lives lost and I felt the mother and daughter walking here illustrated the beauty of family and the loss suffered by so many on this fateful day.
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