Author: admin | Date: September 9, 2009
These photos were taken simultaneously for Worldwide Moment – a global simultaneous photo shoot for peace – when the Moment was September 9 at 9:09am in the +09GMT time zone. (09.09.09+09GMT@09:09)
When the moment occurred the time was 9:09AM in Japan, 5:09AM in India, 3:09AM in Sudan, 1:09AM in England, 8:09PM (September 8th) in Washington D.C., 5:09pm (September 8th) in Vancouver, and so on around the world.
In the first 24 hours since the event we have received photos from more than 1,000 people in 58 different countries who participated. If you took a photo at this moment please upload it so it can be included in our final collection.
It will take some time to prepare the photos for our online gallery. In the meantime, here are 9 select photos we’ve received thus far which were taken simultaneously for Worldwide Moment 2009.
We intend to publish a book and exhibit the photos in person soon. If you are a gallery owner, producer, or publisher interested in exhibiting this collection please contact us.
If you participated in Worldwide Moment 2009 thank you very very much. We send you so much love. Let this and the final collection of photos be a reminder of what is possible.
Peace,
Brett Brownell
Founder, Worldwide Moment
Photo Descriptions:
1) USA – Toledo, Ohio – Photo by Stephanie Miller
“This is a picture of my 4 year old grandson sitting next to a picture of his dad who is stationed in Afghanistan. He’s been there 6 months and has 6 months to go! He just wants him home!”
2) USA – San Francisco – Photo by Mike Schweizer
“The eastern portion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is being replaced due to concerns that the old structure would not survive a major earthquake. Over Labor Day weekend, the bridge was closed to traffic while a section of roadway was re-routed to accommodate the construction. During the down time, the entire bridge was inspected and a major crack was discovered. It was thought that repairs to this crack would keep the bridge closed today, a normal work/commute day, however crews managed to complete repairs and open the bridge in time to carry the morning traffic. This is a shot taken at 05:09:09:09 PDT from the Treasure Island Marina showing the old structure, the piece of roadway moved aside (on the right), and the sweep of the new bridge approach on the left.”
3) Russia – St. Petersburg – Photo by Michael Bravo
“This picture was taken at Marsovo field (literally: Field of Mars), where there is the Eternal Flame dedicated to the victims of revolutions and civil war of the beginning of 20th century. It was 4:09am local time. You can see a small group of people who were standing talking near the flame, and in the background you can see the vertical section of the opened Troitsky bridge, which spans Neva river when closed during the daytime.”
4) India – Delhi – Photo by Debashish Sengupta
“I got up early in the morning and I headed straight towards India Gate, the heart of Delhi to capture the monument as back drop of my theme, but hard luck there was dark clouds all over and it was completely dark. So finally I ended up with this…But It was great feeling altogether. LONG LIVE WORLDWIDE MOMENT OF PEACE!” Note: Debashish’s sign reads “Peace is not only better than war but infinitely more arduous. -Bernard Shaw / Support Worldwide Moment of Peace Wed – 5:39AM – India – September 9th”
5) Cayman Islands – George Town – Photo by Hanah
“This is how I usually spend my weeknights, after dinner. Online, talking to my parents in California and catching up with friends from the Philippines. The No H8 campaign logo on my laptop is a deliberate expression of gay pride during this worldwide moment.”
6) Pakistan – Lahore – Photo by Rehan
“I live in Pakistan and it was about to morning and sky was still dark. Moon was appeared in the sky I look around but didnt find any thing important as whole city was sleeping at that specific time. My friend invinted me to take picture and I dedicate this shot to him. Thanks Rehan.”
7) USA – Chesapeake, Virgina – Photo by Andy Mellon
“The band Mae www.whatismae.com in the studio putting the finishing touches on the (a)fternoon EP.”
USA – Indiana – Photo by Tricia McDowell
“As I tried to think of what would mean the most to me in my thought of peace I came to the conclusion that there would be less need for the loss that war and strife causes. I thank the soldiers who have served, I thank them for my freedom and for the ability to know that someday….I hope…the fighting will end and then there will be no more stones added to our Veteran’s Cemetary because of war.”
9) USA – Texas – Photo by Shaina Sheaff
“With the birth of my daughter, Norahleigh, came an amazing inner peace – unlike anything I have ever experienced.”