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Tianjin Earthquake Memorial


Tianjin Earthquake Memorial
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Copyright: Chris Jules (chrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4183 W: 407 N: 6474] (41355)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05
Categories: Event
Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax 28mm f:2,8, Fuji 100, Polarizer ø28mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-29 4:03
Viewed: 192
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Taken on a hazy, smoggy day, in mid May 2007. This is the earthquake memorial, to the 23,938 victims of the 1976 earthquake in TJ alone. At least 240,000 died in the region as a whole. The memorial itself is the pyramid shaped obelisk in the bg. I thought the flowers were symbolic of new life.

"The Tangshan Earthquake, also known as the Great Tangshan Earthquake, was a natural disaster that occurred on July 28, 1976. It is believed to be the largest earthquake of the 20th century by death toll. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Tangshan in Hebei, People's Republic of China, an industrial city with approximately one million inhabitants. The number of deaths initially reported by the Chinese government was 655,000, but has since stated the number to be around 240,000 to 255,000. A further 164,000 people were recorded as being severely injured."

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Tangshan_earthquake

"The Tangshan earthquake of 1976 killed 23,938 people in Tianjin, and wrought heavy damage on the city."

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianjin
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Hello Chris! Good idea, very good shot. Perfect sharpness. Original effect. Good luck!

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 850 W: 64 N: 1942] (13264)
  • [2009-06-29 5:21]

Hi Chris,
I can not imagine an earthquake that affected the lives of so many people. You've done a nice job depicting this memorial. Your flowers are bright and vivid despite the hazy day. Well done and TFS Julie

lovely shot Chris good pov and wonderfull colours tfs
regards bryan

Hi Chris,

Very colorful shot, the thumbnail really jumps out at you. The POV along the flower beds, through the arches to the door of the memorial is well seen. Spring and flowers are symbolic of new life, a very fitting tribute.

Best regards,
Werner

Ciao bellissima foto
ottima prospettiva
complimenti
Alessia

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 0 N: 2359] (19486)
  • [2009-06-29 7:21]

Hello,

Quel par-terre fleuri, un tapis d'orient, avec ces haies tailles de façon très origniale, l'ensemble est superbe, très belle image.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

Ciao Chris, beautiful composition with wonderful flowers, fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Chris,

I think you are right about the flowers and they probably add interest to the shot.
Good pov where the flowers grab the attention and then lead, naturally, via the path and the arched wire tunnel, to the memorial.
We are so lucky in the U.K. in that we have little threat from earthquakes.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1919] (10149)
  • [2009-06-29 11:43]

Hello Chris,
It is a beautiful admission. The structure of the photography is excellent. Beautifuls colours pallet with very good contrast. Wonderful description.
Best regards.
Eva

Hi Chris,
Very colorful image vith excellent composition.TFS.
Regards,
hAyAti

Flowers are used as symbols in many situations and to express many sentiments. Their life is so fleeting that they are also symbols of our mortality. TFS Nice composition and good note
warm regards
David

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1711 W: 16 N: 838] (15090)
  • [2009-06-29 23:49]

I remember when this terrible earthquake happened. A nice reminder of all the lives that were lost, both the memorial and your post. An interesting pov. TFS

HI Chris...this is a nice shot...nice details and colors...

Roger

Hi Chris
I always like this kind of flower decoration used by Chinese people
Very colorful, the details are amazing and the POV is fantastic
Best wishes
Alireza

Hi Chris,
Interesting shot - plenty of depth and colour. I love the background, sort of looks like background set of a cheesy movie. That must be due to the haze and the effect that has. And there is a sort of lead in to the memorial. Great colour. Nicely done.
Regards,
Phil

Hi Chris!
Interesting colourful compo!
nice sharp and clear image!
great pov and details!
Regards and tfs
Kostas

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5622 W: 197 N: 2324] (9066)
  • [2009-06-30 13:34]

Ciao Chris



Which visual and beautiful memorial,
nothing more just that this beautiful garden
of colorful flowers, for memories.
Good colors and fine details ...

Greetings,

Sergio

Hello Chris,

Beautiful and colorful composition with interesting subject!
Very good lighting and contrast!
Congratulations and TFS
Sergio

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