MJ
Well it’s been a few days since Michael Jackson died, and I’m now able to reassess my take on the Sunset Vigil assignment I photographed on Thursday. It’s really amazing how powerful and transcending music can be–MJ’s death has thousands and thousands mourning all over the world. Anyhoo, here’s some photos that weren’t used in our Friday edition. Enjoy, and live like you mean it…
Wearing R.I.P.MJ t-shirts, from right, Rene Tengan, Anita Motte, and Star Miranda hold candles as they observe a moment of silence during a sunset vigil for pop star Michael Jackson Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Ala Moana's Magic Island. Michael Jackson died Thursday afternoon from complications with cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. The vigil was put on by radio DJ Doc Roc of Hot 93.9. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Bulletin). Canon EOS 1D Mark III, EF 16-35 2.8L at 16mm, Exposure mode: Manual, 1/30 sec at f3.5, ISO 1600, daylight whitebalance.
Kapolei resident Karen Kimokeo, right, thumbs through some of the memorabilia belonging to Nanakuli resident Uilana Arasato, left, during a sunset vigil for pop star Michael Jackson Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Ala Moana's Magic Island. Michael Jackson died Thursday afternoon from complications with cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. The vigil was put on by radio DJ Doc Roc of Hot 93.9. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Bulletin). Canon EOS 1D Mark IIN, EF 16-35f2.8L at 16mm, Exposure mode: Manual, 1/320 sec at f6.3, ISO 200, Daylight whitebalance.
A shaka is raised along with a portrait of Michael Jackson during a sunset vigil for the pop star Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Ala Moana's Magic Island. Michael Jackson died Thursday afternoon from complications with cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. The vigil was put on by radio DJ Doc Roc of Hot 93.9. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Bulletin). Canon EOS 1D Mark III, EF 70-200 f2.8L IS at 200mm, Exposure mode: Manual, 1/1000 sec at f2.8, ISO 800, daylight whitebalance.
July 4th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I agree that the outpouring of emotion of MJ’s death is a testament to the incredible power of music to inspire hope in people. In spite of the many “shortcomings” that made Michael a tabloid favorite, he was an incredible musician who touched the lives of millions. I think the most powerful lesson of MJ’s life is that you don’t have to be a perfect human being to make a great difference in the world
Dan Padilla
Honolulu Music Examiner
ttp://www.examiner.com/x-7007-Honolulu-Music-Examiner
July 5th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I think MJ would still be alive if his dad wasn’t so harsh on him. Not only that, but garenz he’d be a totally different person and would be comfortable in his own skin, but who knows. Maybe he wouldn’t have been as creative and talented as he is if he didn’t go through the things he did. Maybe Music and performing was his escape. Either way, this man was a great man who inspired the world.