World Trade Center Tribute Lights

Hot! In Breakthrough

by Jon Hodgson

Uploaded 3 Apr 2007 — 56 favorites

World Trade Center Tribute Lights

While the lights are literally breaking through the cloud, they're also symbolic of how New Yorkers (and Americans) banded together and broke through the aftermath of that tragic day.

This is one of my favorite photos. People seem drawn to the cloud and everyone interprets it differently, like the spirits of those lost or an explosion.

Some have commented that the cloud disrupts the sense of peace that the lights were intended for. Maybe that's why this photo is so effective.

4 responses

  • Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid

    Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid   gave props (16 Jan 2008):

    Powerful and beautiful image.......well done.

  • Caitlin Heath

    Caitlin Heath said (10 Jul 2008):

    so totally awesome...

  • Brandon Pendred

    Brandon Pendred   said (10 Dec 2008):

    This is absolutely the best photo I have seen of the light memorial for the twin towers. Great job Jon!

  • Keiko Ehret

    Keiko Ehret   gave props (13 Sep 2009):

    THe shot is quite amazing, and I can see why so many interpretations would exist! Fabulous contrast and composition. Love the intrigue!

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