A digitally manipulated image of a broken window. The photographer comments, "There is hardly anything left of Christchurch's proud heritage buildings. Most older buildings were made of brick and though they should have had improvements to make them withstand a medium earthquake most did not. They were badly damaged when hit with a series of earthquakes that were up to 2.2g at the epicentre and 1.88g in the City".
A photograph of a shop window with large letters stating, "Yes we are open". The window also bears a red sticker and spray painted notes from 26 February 2011 stating "Rear collapsed".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "121-125 Gloucester Street (the former site of State Theatre - later DFS Souvenirs)".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "236 Tuam Street and the inside state of the McKenzie and Willis building".
A photograph of the Bridge of Remembrance from Cambridge Terrace. Wire fences block pedestrian access and bear a sign stating, "Extreme danger, keep out".
A photograph of the Bridge of Remembrance from Cambridge Terrace. Wire fences block pedestrian access and bear a sign stating, "Extreme danger, keep out".
A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Secretary Clinton Remembers February 22nd".
A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Michele Petersen Remembers February 22nd".
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