Oklahoma City National Memorial

Above the entry of the 9:01 wall

"We come here to remember Those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity."

to see the full photo essay: click here

http://www.damore.biz/2010_oklahomacitynationalmemorial/

http://aureliadamore.blogspot.com/2010/05/oklahoma.html

Oklahoma

A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting the great state of Oklahoma. Upon arrival I was greeted with a tornado warning. As terrifying and destructive as that might have been to experience, the Dorthy in me wanted to have a Wizard of Oz photo shoot and see a real tornado. (I know, wrong state, but close enough) The warnings remained simply warnings and Tornado Alley was calm aside from a little lightning. I was blessed with a magnificent sky to photograph. The following day was on it's best behavior and it was perfect weather for Oklahoma in May.