Sichuan Earthquake... Good Luck

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• rewshearer (20979)
• [2008-05-18 2:33]

Hi David

I've been thinking about this earthquake today. A week after it happened, I know there will still be people alive trapped under rubble, hoping for rescue; sadly I also know that lives will be winking out as every hour passes. It is a terrible thing to know.

It is heartening to read a note like this, I know there will have been tales of joy amidst the sadness.

Rew

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• josediogo1958 (3206)
• [2008-05-18 3:23]

Hi David
Thanks for this document
My regards
J.Diogo

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• riverfriends (6972)
• [2008-05-18 3:59]

Hi David:
A very powerful story to go with the image...and it gives the idea of the powerful disater. Good photojournalism!
David

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• T_Janzen (750)
• [2008-05-18 8:33]

Yes, it's nice that some hopeful stories are beginning to emerge. Heard of one village that had been completely cut off for days--out of the thousand or so residents, only two died. This family really is lucky though, to know how their family members are doing.

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• linus (10767)
• [2008-05-18 8:42]

Hi David,
A strong reminder of a very tragic event. Our thoughts are with the people in China who are affected by this event.
Sunil

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• puffy (16617)
• [2008-05-19 4:12]

Hi David,

It really break my heart to see all this happening, especially in a country with one child policy, I only have a child, I can't imagine if I lost him, I can't said I feel the pain as much as they do, but I sure can related to it. It is really heart breaking, is a sad sad life for them, hope they have food and water and help soon. Is good to know that his family survived.

Sweety

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-05-20 0:48]

In the circumstances that seems like a LOT of luck then - to have survived - but then the struggle begins.
I know those good luck signs - and the red on the door is to keep evil spirits outside - in this situation that also stops to function - making them double afraid of what the future will bring.
Thanks for reporting David.

Take care
Els

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• trekks (13641)
• [2008-05-20 2:25]

hi David

Everyday on the tv watch of news coming from Sichuan, the powerful destruction and damages go beyond China and touch every heart that feels the tragedy. I am feeling a loss everytime I watch the news story. Your photo is a testament to sharing the grief.

tfs, bill
later

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• Dingo (11948)
• [2008-05-20 11:58]
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Well, at least the first floor is still intact, so if it is found to be stable enough they don't have to rebuild the whole house, David...
Technically, I think the shot needs a bit of brightening; did you use spot metering on the door, or averaged metering?
Anyway, another good document for the disaster that has happened.
TFS