Sichuan Earthquake... homeless

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• rewshearer (20821)
• [2008-05-16 20:05]

Powerful shot David. Sobering enough to see it on the evening news, more sobering still to see it through the eyes of a TL member.

When the subject is so strong it really becomes impossible to judge things like composition and other technicals; this is all about the situation you have captured. Living in a country that straddles a fault line, I indeed feel lucky that this time, it wasn't my town.

Rew

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• wilth (1953)
• [2008-05-16 21:49]

I've had to opportunity to experience a few, pretty minor, earthquakes; one in the Phillipines and a couple in San Diego, CA. Thing is, the were short in duration and yielded little, if nay damage, but the feeling of disorientation is unmistakeable and unforgettable as you mention.
I can't even imagine the feeling of the one, as described, that hit China, especially the duration, if not the power. Your image here captures some of that feeling and is an example of the total devastation.
"Nice" shot, in the sense of relaying the message.
Be well and take care,
Wilt

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-05-17 1:22]

Het is inderdaad afschuwelijk - ik geloof niet dat je dat gevoel ooit echt kwijt raakt.
Gelukkig dat jullie veilig zijn.

Wat een vreemd gevoel moet er over je komen als je door zo'n rampgebied rijdt, volgens mij kun je dat niet direct helemaal bevatten.
Heel erg bedankt dat je dit gevoel met ons deelt en sterkte!

TFS
Els

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• Janone (0)
• [2008-05-17 2:30]

Hello David.
Yes, nature is still the strongest element on earth.
We are living on a 'firebol', who flies around in space.
Awfull what happened there.!
Wish them all the best for future and the strenght to survive.
Best wishes to all of you.
Groeten van Jan

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• tnahari (9993)
• [2008-05-17 2:42]

hi David
this is a documentary shot. very impressive.
better than 1000 words. well taken.
with respect
tsilla

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• iso (27905)
• [2008-05-17 5:06]

Not easy to help when we are so far, we just feel voyeur. Thank to share with us those shots being witness of this misery. It's a help for not forget them.

I'm sad about !

Iso.

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• josediogo1958 (3206)
• [2008-05-17 5:45]

Hi David
Great document!!
TFS
Best regards
J.Diogo

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• Ejtaan (11347)
• [2008-05-17 7:07]

A regular horror scenario David...
I was really worried about you as you might have noticed.
I'm glad that you are ok, but at the same time I'm soooo sorry for all the people who have lost so much! Both in China and in Myanmar!
I think that the chaos you show us here doesn't even begint to discribe what has happend over there........ such despair... such need........

Anneke

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• T_Janzen (750)
• [2008-05-17 9:58]

Hi. Hope things are going OK there. And I hope that you're hearing some of the good stories that are coming out, too.

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• Dingo (11948)
• [2008-05-17 10:44]
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This is one of the times that the big black frame does justice to a shot, David... a sign for mourning in the low lands.
As has been said, a powerful shot, a good document for the tragedy that took place in the region.
TFS and... take care!