The reason why this picture is brought to my attention is because it is one of the tributes that represented 9/11 in New York City, NY. The gray dull background gives the firefighters' color that stands out. I think what it presented was that even through the trauma that these heroes went through; they were still standing strong for our people. The flag, oh my gosh, especially flag is the one that stands out the most as well. It has a vibrant color of the red, white, and blue. It also brings me deep emotion because that day will always haunt me for personal reasons. The other reason I love it is because it leaves me in a moment of silence. So kudos to Thomas Franklin for making this photography possible.
I learned that Franklin took great effort to take this picture. He actually worked in Hackensack, NJ, and made his way on a ferry just to get to the scene. It was while the debris was thrown all over the city of the collapsed towers that he took action to get his shot. He mentions it was silent, and even though he was walking through that big cloud of dust and chaotic rampage of people; all he focused on was getting evidence. The cops did not stop him as much while he charged in through the debris. It would be after he took this particular one above, that he would realize what just really happened.
In the picture it shows three NY Firefighters on top of the debris of the towers and having the hold of the American flag. This is literally the picture of a thousand words.
Great job on explaing the photo!! I agree, this will forever be a moment in history that left this country in silence. I liked the way you explained how the photographer got to the scene. Also, how you mentioned what he did to capture the photo. Good work!
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