Revisiting some of my images coming up to our one year anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Christchurch 6.3 earthquake.
Taken several days after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" when thinking about the loss of lives when the quake hit.
Taken one week after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR.
We stood near here during the 2 minute silence observed by all New Zealanders.
Taken several days after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" when thinking about the loss of lives when the quake hit.
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
These buildings were demolished this afternoon 09 March 2011 - Gone!
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
The unforgettable beauty of lavender
Occurs in both the earth
As well as part of the many changing
Shades of the daily heavens on high.
Is quickly there, and then is gone.
Light violet, lavender,
How unique is its special glow,
Colored in nature in light lilac,
Amethyst, and airy, purple indigo.
From a poem by Gil Saenz
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A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Broken windows on Leicester House. Broken filing cabinets and other fittings lie on the ground in front of the building. The photographer comments, "As you can see the game did not last very long".
Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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One blue softcover children’s book titled 'The Butterfly and the Earthquake' with text by Carol McKeever and colour illustrations by Ned Barraud. Carol McKeever wrote this children’s book after the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch to help children cope with the traumatic experience of an earthquake. ‘The Butterfly and the Earthquake’...
Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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An image from a Navy Today April 2011 article titled, "Earthquake!". The image is of a car in Lyttelton which has been crushed by falling bricks during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An image from a Navy Today April 2011 article titled, "Earthquake!". The image is of the HMNZS Otago New Zealand Navy team serving meals to the Lyttelton Community on 26 February 2011.
Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
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