In Memoriam (Kodak PotD April 14th 2006) by TwoPynts

Photography • World Events/Social Commentary • posted on Oct 10, 2005

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"And, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth." --Sir Martin Rees

In memory of the many thousands of people killed by the recent earthquake that ripped across South Asia, and the millions of living and injured left devastated by it. Pictured, the St. Augustine National Cemetery, adjacent to the Coast Guard Headquarters. This photo was chose to be Kodak's Picture of the Day for April 14th, 2006. It was featured on their website and on their jumbotron screen in Times Square.

----- Olympus C8080WZ & PhotoshopCS. (455)

Comments (37)

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killerpumpkins

9:12AM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Ok! Now this works well with the B&W effect. I like this a lot. Very very cool! KP BTW, Got a new Disciple up.

pimbotin

10:06AM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Yes, great thoughts for a terrible event... Your work is still perfect!

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Zacko

10:26AM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Ooops...at first i read "And, lol..." and honestly...this is no laughingmatter. #:oP THIS IS SOOOO KEWL!!! Or as Pascale would have said: WICKED!!!! Or as Pete (DarkestAngel) would have said: THIS IS THE DOGS BOLLOCKS!!! Well you get what im trying to say dont ya Kort!!! SUPEEEEEEEERB!!! Come on now...get me that tutorial already. Have a swell day. #:O)

Egmont

10:27AM | Mon, 10 October 2005

We realise only for a short time how fragile life is and then only forget. This year we have seen much destruction and death abroad but also at home. I hope that we learn from them.

Tedz

11:06AM | Mon, 10 October 2005

A top Image....hard to Imagine so many Lives shattered and so many Dead. Respect.

nico3333fr

12:13PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Very good use of b&w.

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sharky_

12:13PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Sadness for all these disastrous victims in South Asia. The largest earthquake I've been in was in 1975 measured at 7.2 . Their earthquake was much more massive. Prayers and thoughts to them and also the Guatemala mudslide victims. Aloha

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wildgoha

12:15PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

deep sad photo - thanks

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Punaguy

12:27PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Well done Kort, the earth is rebelling now days and we must pay attention to her needs. Great lighting and Pov on this dedi...well done! Aloha!

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nathalie06

12:30PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

A beautiful shot and a kind homage to all that guys. The world became so crazy... and it's time for us to pay all we have done in destruction of Mother Nature, even if it's so sad. I agree with the words of Egmont, our life is something precious and fragile, in one second it could be changed completly. That's why we must take care of us, and of our wonderful little planet. I like the infrared effect you do on this shot. Really beautiful and very similar to the filter effect. Superb ! V

john010766

12:51PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Sublime the epitome of photography, well done.

ovag

12:59PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Vibrant tribute. Nice picture indeed.

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rayburg

1:46PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Excellent pic and postwork..very nice dedi ..the infrared works well here.

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marybelgium

1:51PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

beautiful hommage ... wonderful interplay of light and shadow !

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Digimon

3:01PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Yeah, it almost seems like the wrath of God...tsunami's hurricanes, tornados and earthquakes...a fitting memorial.

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jophoto

3:01PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

I knew immediatrely that this was a National cemetary....the even row upon row of graves. Very moving done in infrared. Excellent shot.

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zulaan

4:02PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Beautiful work !!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

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kimariehere

6:25PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

sir martins workd are giving me goosebumps so many tragedys i have wondererd if it was the end times from revelation a few times.. awesome shot.. moving... yes... so good of you do this.

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pm_hackworth

6:28PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

This is an amazing capture and tribute. VOTE

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Saurav

7:05PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Great POV and contrasts. A wonderful tribute.

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hotracer2

8:06PM | Mon, 10 October 2005

Fine sentiments, also a superb image:):):)...V

parb1194

5:34AM | Tue, 11 October 2005

A stunning and thoughtful capture.

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Chaos911

11:59AM | Tue, 11 October 2005

wow, perfect work!!! super done!!!

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jcv2

5:21PM | Tue, 11 October 2005

Sound like Revelation in the Bible.... And yes, the plagues were mentioned there too, unfortunately! And with all the momdern means we have we cannot prevent these tragedies from happening! sigh Wonderful work, Kort, special as always!

logiloglu

7:08PM | Tue, 11 October 2005

an expressive photography

cynlee

11:49PM | Wed, 12 October 2005

the world's disasters seem to be multiplying.. a strong image & thoughtful

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sossy

4:18AM | Fri, 14 October 2005

incredible scene and the b/w adds to the silence! ;o)

tvernuccio

11:28AM | Fri, 14 October 2005

i had no idea about the earthquake. i don't watch or read the news so i never know unless i happen to hear it from someone. so many tragic things happen in the world. i am so blessed...truly i am! your image is OUTSTANDING. very powerful!!!!

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