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Peru Earthquake

2008-03-28T11:29:00.021-04:00

On August 15th 2007, Peru experienced a 8.0 magnitude earthquake. Many lives were lost and over 35,000 homes were completely destroyed. The towns hardest hit were Pisco, Ica, and Chicha. These are a few images of the devastating aftermath.

Colorado

2008-03-28T10:56:00.007-04:00

I went out west with the Family this past summer. Here are some of my favorites.

Tabasco, Mexico Flood damage

2008-03-28T10:50:00.004-04:00

Second trip to Peru

2008-03-25T22:01:00.000-04:00

More Peru

2008-03-25T21:59:00.000-04:00

Flying

2008-03-25T21:56:00.000-04:00

The top shot I set up and then had my uncle take the photo. He had great timing. The second shot I set the camera on a tripod and placed my flash off camera. The self-timer had great timing.

Jon Black is really bored

2008-02-22T16:48:00.000-05:00

Hydro, Oklahoma- kids rodeo

2008-02-22T16:46:00.001-05:00

Hydro is a small western Oklahoma town with a little over 1,000 residents. Once a year Hydro holds a free fair and Children's rodeo. These are the children of Hydro and the surrounding areas.

St. Louis stop

2008-02-22T16:45:00.001-05:00

I stopped in St. Louis for a few hours on my way to Colorado. Here are some images from the stop.

Lunch With Tori Hopkins

2008-02-22T16:43:00.000-05:00

This is Tori Hopkins originally from Ocean Springs, MS. Tori and her family have been relocated to Diamondhead, MS. After loosing their home in Hurricane Katrina. Tori was Diagnosed with Neuroblastoma cancer at 13 months. She has endured a number of serious treatments.
-She had a softball sized tumor removed from her stomach
-6 rounds of chemotherapy
-13 radiation treatments
Tori is now a healthy rambunctious two year old. She received free treatment from St. Jude Children research hospital. Samaritan's Purse is building a house in Diamondhead for Tori and her family. She is a sweetheart and a miracle!

Lucille Hill of Kiln, MS.

2008-02-22T16:42:00.001-05:00

This is Lucille Hill, a resident of Kiln, MS. She Lost her home in Hurricane Katrina. She also lost her home in 1969 by Hurricane Camille. She has congestive heart failure and lives with her disabled son and her sister who has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Could it get any worse? "You can sit here and complain about the situation all day, but that will get you nowhere. I praise God every day for my family!" - Lucille Hill

Images from Gulfport Mississippi

2008-02-22T16:41:00.001-05:00

On the way to Kiln Mississippi I had the chance to walk around Gulfport for 10 minutes. This was a city that was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. The city is rebuilding and it looks like it will be a very long time before its back to normal.

Coffeyville, Kansas Flooding-

2008-02-22T16:40:00.002-05:00

Two

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Three

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Four

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Five

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Six

2008-02-22T16:34:00.000-05:00

At the beginning of July 2007 the town of Coffeyville was flooded by heavy rains and a local River. Flood waters caused a local Oil refinery to spill 42,000 gallons of oil into the flood water. Many homes and neighborhoods are beyond repair and the land has lost its value. There is only a small margin of volunteer resources due to lack of media coverage. However there is hope for the homeowners. The Oil company has decided to settle with the homeowners whose homes were damaged. The oil fumes pack a powerful headache. For the most part it is a ghost town.

Greensburg Tornado

2008-02-22T16:33:00.001-05:00

Friday night May 4th a F-5 Tornado hit the Kansas town of Greensburg. With winds up to 205 mph the tornado was estimated to be 1.7 miles in width and traveled for nearly 22 miles. Ninety-five percent of the city was confirmed to be destroyed, with the other five percent being severely damaged. Ten residents were killed in the storm. The survivors have relocated to nearby trailer parks or moved in with relatives.

Greensburg's Dorothy

2008-02-22T16:31:00.001-05:00

This is Katerina McIntosh. She is a survivor of the May 4th Tornado. Behind her was her home. Major damage done to the structure makes it far beyond repair. I met Katerina while she was skipping down the street asking her neighbors if they had seen her dog Toto. I know it sounds crazy but people loved it. "I am just trying to lift people's spirits" she said. She did.

Katerina McIntosh is a wonderful representative of Greensburg and how the people have responded to the storm.