The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial

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Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress of the 9/11 Memorial. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Through "The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial," share some of the unique vantage points captured by Amy.

The Message: A close inspection of the message board reminds construction workers to drink plenty of water on hot days. The board sits in the 9/11 Memorial's north pool, where granite work is nearly completed.  Read more about the memorial pools here on the MEMO.

By Michael Frazier, Sr. Communications Manager for the 9/11 Memorial

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