I made these photos at various times of the day and night and at various locations around Ground Zero, 9/13-9/21/2001. When I got the assignment, I grabbed my 35 mm SLR and the last roll of 36 exposure B & W film I had available. So, I had to shoot selectively. These are the results. They have rarely been seen publicly, and some not at all. I'll try to relate the photos to the corresponding text from my entry Special Report: Witness to Disaster. Therefore, it might be helpful to read the text before viewing the photos.

All photos by F. LoBuono. All rights reserved.

This is one of the roof top views from my camera position 40 stories above #40 Harrison St. It is looking south, down the West Highway, into The Pit

This is the same angle down the West Side Highway at night. Crews worked around the clock.

This is also from the rooftop at night, looking south down Greenwich St. The wreckage of #7 WTC can be seen smoldering in the distance.

This is a daytime shot of virtually the same angle looking south down Greenwich.

This is a ground level shot from our position on Greenwich St. #7 WTC lies collapsed in the background.

(Directly Above) My view looking east towards Long Island. The haze created by the dust from the collapsed buildings is clearly visible.

(Above left) My rooftop angle clearly shows the collapsed #7 WTC.

A time exposure looking due south from the rooftop clearly shows The Pit still smoldering.

A night-time time exposure of the same angle.

From Broadway looking east. Only a small section of facade remained, seen on the left.

The remains of the facade are clearly visible in this shot.

(Below) Huge work lights, combined with the spray from the firehouses, made for an eerie glow from "The Pit"

(Above) NYFD worked non-stop at the site. Here crews travel in and out on Greenwich St. The Red Cross, who also played a huge role can be seen here, as well.

(Below) The massive amount of media was everywhere. Here they line the West Side Highway.

Various views of the crews who worked all hours of the day and night and in all weather conditions to capture the story,

(above) Me on the job.

(Left) John Geisler.