Recovery From Hurricane Irene
Main Street, Middleburgh, New York, United States
August 30, 2011
Thomas Slatin
American Writer, Photographer, and Website Designer. Former career Fire and EMS Lieutenant. She/Her/Hers. Lesbian.
26 Comments
Amelia Desertsong
This looks like it should have been a feature photo in a magazine article about the effects of Hurricane Irene on upstate New York! 🙂
Mery Castle
I have never witnessed a hurricane, but it must be terrifying to be in the situation of the people who experience it and who face it with great courage.
Alex
Very good recovery I would say. If I did not know any better I would not have known that a tornado ravaged this town. A very outstanding job!!!!
AMAN
I haven’t seen a hurricane ever in my country. But, I feel it’s a good recovery there by them.
esgyll
At least the worst is over. Hurricanes are some of the worst natural disasters one can ever experience.
Mia Batoy
You can never escape natural disasters, I mean no one’s ever really prepared for it to happen with this photo back in 2011 it all looks so much simpler. I can’t believe its been a decade after the hurricane we’re facing a pandemic right now where hundreds and thousands of people were killed. Makes you think does it?
Wilson Jake
I just pray every places that witness this disaster are protected and supported by authorities. I feel their pains
Meldred Judith
Our area has been flooded recently due to heavy rains that lasted almost a week. I can still remember the damage it has given us.
Harry
I feel the pains of people affected. I hope people in authority help them out
Prince
Damages this would have caused would have been much. Water is even more dangerous than fire, I was shocked seeing the damage water did last year.
Danielle M
I’ve heard that hurricanes can be very destructive, I feel really bad for people who are fecuently exposed to this type of disaster.
meyene
Hurricane Irene has come and gone with some devastatating effects. I hope people that witness were evacuated to safety
Maury Cheskes
Wow, so much exemplified in one shot. The bursting water adds an exciting feel to it. Thanks for sharing!
Oyeyipo Oladele
Wow this is a cool recovery if I may say. The output quality of this photo is high one.
Linda
A photo of a real life hero! A lot of people are probably thanking him and his family until today.
Roy
It must have been a devastating hurricane. The facial expression tells it all.
Meg W
I heard about Hurricane Irene. It was such a sad turn of events.
Patricia
I sure hope the victims recovered. I wouldn’t wish this upon anyone.
Oliver
Just another result of global warming. We had better take care of our planet.
Daphne
The man sure looks devastated. My prayers are with everyone affected.
Teddy
You captured the moment wonderfully. It’s sad this was after a tragedy.
Louis
Recovering from a hurricane is never easy. Prayers and well wishes to the affected.
Shantel
Great choice on going for black and white. It shows the sombre mood.
Anderson
We all face hard time in our lives. We get stronger if we make it through it all.
Storm
I know how this feels. I have been a hurricane victim myself.
Sylvia
This reminds me of hurricane Katrina. Those were some sad times indeed.