A Chilling Juxtaposition

Freedom Tower and Plane – New York, New York My wife and I headed to Lower Manhattan from Chelsea. Our destination was the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. While I continued using the Leica D-Lux 8, I also began shooting more with the Leica M 246 Monochrom. Near the museum’s entrance, I framed One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower. It is the most iconic building on the site, replacing the original Twin Towers. I initially took the picture simply because I appreciated the building’s striking geometry. However, the airplane passing through the frame completely changed its meaning. If you know the history of the September 11 attacks, you’ll understand why. Blog readers, you’ll love my free monthly photography magazine. Signup for the free magazine to get articles and topics not discussed on the blog.