An unusual moment powerfully captured by Paul Sirajuddin. Without knowing the context, the image of such a large conflagration so close to the Monument, with sparks swirling and people’s faces glowing from the flames, is simultaneously disconcerting and intriguing. If you don’t know the circumstances, click the link on the image title to find out in Sirajuddin’s description on Flickr.
In Frame: January 21, 2015
At first glance in our Flickr pool this photo by Bill Bramble seemed to depict an urban landscape shrouded in morning fog, but upon closer inspection the stark reality of a fire incident became apparent. Despite the unfortunate circumstance, it’s still a hauntingly beautiful image.