Pearl Harbor Photos (not 56K friendly)

JE3146 · 08-01-2009, 02:56 PM

We also did a tour of the USS Missouri. This is a paid tour, and I believe the proceeds go to restoring the ship. Which if you've seen the ship, you'll know it needs the money. It's in pretty sad shape, but it was still incredibly worthwhile to see this amazing piece of history.

This next picture is the location of where the Japanese signed the surrender documents on the Missouri's deck, ending WWII

JE3146 · 08-01-2009, 02:59 PM

The thing we did first, but I saved for last, was the USS Arizona Memorial. This was a very moving tour that is free to the public on a first come first serve basis. They show you a small movie, then shuttle you by boat out to the memorial. The groups are about 150 in size, and the tour happens every 30 minutes.

I really wished I had had a UWA lens for this shot, as the room was very impressive but needed that wide angle. I waited until everyone in my tour had left the room and got a shot of it empty. I also said a small prayer here. The number of names on that wall is just an intimidating dosage of reality as to the piece of history you are standing upon.

08-01-2009, 02:56 PM	#1
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Pearl Harbor Photos (not 56K friendly) We also did a tour of the USS Missouri. This is a paid tour, and I believe the proceeds go to restoring the ship. Which if you've seen the ship, you'll know it needs the money. It's in pretty sad shape, but it was still incredibly worthwhile to see this amazing piece of history. This next picture is the location of where the Japanese signed the surrender documents on the Missouri's deck, ending WWII

08-01-2009, 02:59 PM	#2
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Pearl Harbor Photos (not 56K friendly) The thing we did first, but I saved for last, was the USS Arizona Memorial. This was a very moving tour that is free to the public on a first come first serve basis. They show you a small movie, then shuttle you by boat out to the memorial. The groups are about 150 in size, and the tour happens every 30 minutes. I really wished I had had a UWA lens for this shot, as the room was very impressive but needed that wide angle. I waited until everyone in my tour had left the room and got a shot of it empty. I also said a small prayer here. The number of names on that wall is just an intimidating dosage of reality as to the piece of history you are standing upon.