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Two Front Teeth Missing

© Goshka G.

Two Front Teeth Missing

Uploaded: April 12, 2006

Description

That's how someone described the Manhattan skyline after September 11, and that's what it looked like to me the first time I saw the view - minus the Twin Towers - from the Staten Island ferry a few months ago. I thought the two birds gave it a nice touch of hope, since they are placed more or less where the buildings would be had they survived.

Comments

Dan E. April 12, 2006

An awesome picture Goshka #425726

Ken Smith level-classic April 12, 2006

Beautiful picture. I'd love to get a nighttime shot of NYC. #2636443

Amy JACKSON April 12, 2006

Beautiful image, Goshka!! Love the colors and the placement of the birds!! Nice idea. #2636454

Sylvia Rossler April 12, 2006

Beautiful scape shot Goshka ! That someone was right, everytime I see this I think the same..something is really missing there! #2636639

Terry L. Ellis level-classic April 12, 2006

Terrific skyline image of NYC, Goshka! Beautiful light and colors and hopeful message! #2636673

Gary Lange April 12, 2006

Love it, Goshka!! Thanks for thesentiment, there is ALWAYS hope! #2636721

Renee Doyle April 12, 2006

Oh wow ... this bought goose bumps Goshka!!!! Fantastic cityscape!!! Simply a wonderful capture of your beautiful city!! Great job!
#2636739

April 12, 2006

Zajebiscie !!!! #2636829

John Connolly April 12, 2006

A stunning image of NYC, Goshka! I just adore the 2 gulls! #2636859

Stephen Zacker April 12, 2006

Powerful image and reminder #2636888

Kaye Burazin April 12, 2006

A striking image with a very powerful message Goshka. #2637109

Kerby Pfrangle April 12, 2006

Absolutely beautiful. The birds add hope and peace to the image. THis could be a postcard. #2637116

Roger Bernabo April 12, 2006

A wonderful image and all of our hopes with the big Apple! #2637151

Colette M. Metcalf April 12, 2006

Wonderful capture!!! #2637192

Bobbie Davis April 12, 2006

What a wonderful image Goshka! #2637234

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe April 12, 2006

This is a lovely photo, Goshka!!! Love it!!
kk #2637367

Pamela Shane April 12, 2006

Sometimes I still can't believe what
happened. Lovely image of the city, &
I love the birds. Quite a message here
Goshka! #2637455

Jill Odice level-classic April 13, 2006


This is such a wonderful image on the skyline. It does look like missing teeth though, you are right!I was on the Staten Island ferry back in the early 70's and snapped a few images, never thinking that one day those 2 huge buildings would not be there. I had used an old P & S camera with black and white film.I found the negatives after 9/11 and printed several hand done prints that I numbered. I sold all of them, and then never made any more... #2637711

Wendy Stevenson April 13, 2006

Great cityscape shot Goshka! #2638666

Karen Bacon April 13, 2006

A very thought provoking image Goshka!Well done! #2638892

Nadya Johnson April 13, 2006

Wonderful capture of the city! I really love that deep blue water. It's a thought-provoking photo. #2638916

April 13, 2006

Its nice to see that so many people saw this same seen of NYC before the destruction of the towers. Hopefully every one will always remember it.Great capture. #2639359

Hendrik Storme April 13, 2006

Awesome image Goshka!!!! #2639416

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 13, 2006

Absolutely gorgeous, Goshka and I love the take on the birds. Really makes you stop and think !!! #2639452

Bill Houghton April 13, 2006

A beautiful shot Goshka. I like this. Thanks for your comments on my work. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bill #2639598

Barbara Helgason April 13, 2006

Beautiful and touching scene Goshka! #2639812

Anne D. Eigen April 13, 2006

Beautiful, stunning, and thoughtful image of the City, Goshka!!! #2640528

Karen Engelbreth April 14, 2006

Wonderful image and reminder, Goshka!
#2641234

Kate Jackson April 14, 2006

Stunning Goshka! I agree with your sentiments about the birds! #2641345

Jenny Bosmans April 14, 2006

Awesome capture, Goshka!! Really touching!! #2642195

Mary K. Robison April 14, 2006

A beautiful, poignant image, Goshka. The date of 9-11 (the year rarely used)is another day that will live in infamy.
The birds are a really sweet touch. #2644147

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 14, 2006

This is wonderful....hard to describe the words from looking at this beautiful scene...and you captured it soooo perfectly! #2644181

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 14, 2006

This is wonderful....hard to describe the words from looking at this beautiful scene...and you captured it soooo perfectly! #2644182

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 14, 2006

Thanks for sharing, this is so beautiful. Very touching~ indeed! #2644563

Roxanne M. Bubar April 15, 2006

Stunning image. #2645765

Noel Baebler April 15, 2006

Beautiful skyline, Goshka! #2647342

Donna Roberts April 15, 2006

Hi Goshka - have been missing you and hope you're doing okay.
This image is so beautiful - it presents a tragic moment for which we will forever be reminded of but there is always hope, as you've said with your beautiful wording which accompanies this strong city skyline capture.
Have a wonderful Easter & all the best
:-) ddu
#2647853

Life Expressions April 15, 2006

This is a stunning image, Goshka. #2647878

Darryl Wilkinson April 15, 2006

Thought provoking image, Goshka, and very beatiful! Awesome presentation!!! #2647900

Karen Slagle April 16, 2006

Gorgeous image, Goshka. The birds add just the right touch bringing hope on their wings. Let us never forget. #2650896

Nobu Nagase April 23, 2006

Fabulous shot of NYC skyline!!!
Yes, indeed, I love your interpretation of the flying birds. Without hope, there'll be no tomorrow. #2678834

Luigi Di Serio level-classic April 25, 2006

OH MY!!! I love this photo... I love skylines. Thank you Goshka! I run a quasi-famous web page called the Top 15 Skylines of the World! Your NYC photos are tres cool! #2684807

Goshka G. April 30, 2006

Thank you all for these terrific comments - much much appreciated!! #2709629

Peggy J. Maguire May 07, 2006

Very dramatic shot Goshka,sure makes you remember,fitting caption.... #2733916

Laura Clay-Ballard May 09, 2006

fabulous image. Wonderful reminder. #2743761

Goshka G. May 09, 2006

Thank you, Peggy and Laura! #2744732

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