New York September 11 Memorial Black and White Photography
Portraits and Personal Tributes Along a City Wall
Flowers, handwritten notes and small flags rest beneath a wall display commemorating September 11 in New York City. On the left, a large New York City Fire Department tribute holds rows of individual portraits. A diamond shaped plaque occupies the darker section beside it. I photographed the memorial in 2009, preserving the arrangement of public remembrance and personal offerings as it appeared in front of me.
The portraits create a closely ordered grid, while the items along the pavement are varied in size and placement. Bouquets lean against the wall, and folded notes stand among smaller objects at its base. In black and white, the pale portrait display contrasts with the dark stone and brick beside it. The flowers and papers introduce a more delicate texture beneath those solid surfaces. I have kept enough of the surrounding wall and pavement to show how the tributes occupy a place within the city.
Standing before this memorial brought a deep sense of respect and remembrance. That response remains central to the photograph for me. The image gives space to the individual faces and the quieter gestures represented by the offerings, without requiring an account of each item. As a photographic print, it is a record of remembrance for those who value New York’s history and the people commemorated here. Its restrained treatment allows the display itself to remain the focus.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2009
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