a tribute in light, in memoriam

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As yesterday marked the ninth anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center, the Tribute in Light installation rose once again in memoriam.

Many photographers headed to the waterfront to capture the 88 searchlights visible from up to 60 miles away, while others discovered beautiful alternate perspectives, like Edwin Schrijvers’ photo at right. A flock of birds also congregated, heading towards the lights and shutting down the installation around 11pm for over an hour.

There have been many contributions to the Flickr group today; check out several of the moving photographs below or head over to Gothamist for more. And for a very unique vantage point, check out these shots from Flickr user New Yorkled, who ventured into the heart of one of the giant beams.

Did you photograph the Tribute in Light or capture its essence from a unique perspective? Send us a tip, and we’d love to feature your photos this week.

Vitaliy Piltser, from DUMBO:

9/11 Tribute Lights.

Barry Yanowitz, from Brooklyn Bridge Park:

Tribute in Light

Ted Jacobs, from Greenpoint:

Peter Puleo, from Greenpoint:

Chris Arnade, from Atlantic Avenue:

Tribute in Light