Celebration Interrupted

23May08

The Associated Press reports that photographer Wang Qiang was at a century-old French mission, waiting for the the bride & groom (and wedding party?) when the big Chinese earthquake hit. He said his instincts took over and instead of ducking for cover, he kept shooting. Some amazing photographs from an awful tragedy.


photo: associated press

 

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  1. 1 poser on May 29th, 2008 said:

    wow. that shot is awesome. followed the link, and there was some really amazing, if gut-wrenching, images.

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