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Christchurch, New Zealand, suffered another Earthquake today, less powerful than the last, but much closer to the surface, causing much more damage and many casualties. Our thoughts go out to everyone in Christchurch, their friends and families.

For the latest news, visit www.nzherald.co.nz

Gordon

Aaarrg, that isnt that good news Gordon.

Good luck!

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Ruben

Panasonic DMC-FZ18, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, Canon G5, Canon 350D, Canon 50D + BG-E2N
Tamron 17-50 2.8, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM,
Canon 18-55 II plus lots of Minolta MD/M42 lenses and bodies

My thought and prayers are with all of them.

I saw that all over the news,in my country. Very nasty,every time...earthquakes are the worst phenomenon.

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Gear: Nikon D80, 18-105mm, 35mm F/1.8, 85mm F/1.8, SB-600
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Best of luck.
To give anyone not from NZ an idea of the scale of the quake, here's a before and after shot of a building (via Reddit):

http://i.imgur.com/xOI5I.jpg

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I take pictures so quickly, my highschool was "Continuous High".

All the best for those in that beautiful city. Shallow quakes are no fun at all - having lost my home to one years ago. Hopefully all our NZers can chime in when they've got the chance and confirm they're OK...especially anyone from the Christchurch area.

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Justin Miller
Sony DSLR-A580 / Sony 18-250mm / Minolta 50mm F1.7 / Sigma 30mm F1.4 / Tamron 10-24mm / Tamron 200-500mm / Tamron 90mm F2.8 macro / Minolta 300mm F4 APO
Sony NEX5N / 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 / 55-210mm F4-6.3 / Pentax K adapter / Konica K/AR adapter / bunches o' Konica & Pentax lenses!

Galleries:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg

Sad news. My best to all involved in this devastating quake.

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Awful. I was lucky enough to visit a few years ago and it's hard to reconcile those memories with what we see on the news.

The video here puts the tragedy of wrecked homes at a much more personal level.

Let's hope that the aftershocks stop soon and that the rescuers can complete their work and that Christchurch and the surrounding communities can get on with rebuilding.

Bob.

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OM-D E-M5 + ED 12-50mm, H-PS14042E, H-F007014E, L-RS014150E, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm 1:1.8.
Gitzo GT1541T, Arca-Swiss Z1 DP ball-head.
Astrophotography: TEC 140 'scope, FLI ML16803 camera, ASA DDM60 Pro mount.

Thoughts and prayers mates,....your all in em'

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Nikon D90,SB-600,50mm f/1.8,55-200mm,18-105mm,300mm f/4 AF-IF ED
Flickr page

My thoughts are with those who lost a relative, friend, or home.

- Bjorn -

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Leica M9-P (my article on Camera Labs) | Leica D-Lux 5 | 50mm Summilux

Thoughts and best wishes to all New Zealanders, be safe xx

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Alan
D4 & D700


http://www.alanwilliamsphotography.co.uk
BLOG: http://www.ayrshireweddingphotographer.org

All the best to anybody involved

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Nikon D5000 and D300 with 12-24mm, 35mm f1.8, 50mm f1.4, 60mm f2.8 Macro, 18-200mm, 17-55mm f2.8 (all Nikon)

Hope everything is well with you Gordon

My prayers are indeed with all the folks down there.

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Olympus E620 | 25/2.8 | 50/2 | 12-60 | 14-42 | 14-54 | 40-150 | 70-300
Olympus E-P2 | Panasonic GH2 | 20/1.7 | 14-42 | 14-140
Leica M7 | M9 | 21/4 | 35/1.4 | 50/2.5 | 50/1.5 | 70/2.5 | 90/2
Sony NEX-3 | 16/2.8| 18-55
My FlickR!

Good luck to all the people and families, my prayers to them!

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-Evan

Gear: 7 Nikon Nikkor AI-S and AF-S lenses, SB-700 flash, Nikon D7000, Nikon FM, variety of accessories

"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs."
- Ansel Adams

Prayer said for all involved.

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Canon 7D/5D/40D/1D2N; Nikon F6, FM3A, & Coolpix A; Canon 40mm Pancake, 135L, 50L, 35L, pre-II 50mm 1.8, 100mm 2.8L Macro, 10-22mm EF-S, 28-135 EF, 400mm 5.6L; Nikkor 50mm 1.2 AI-S, 50mm 1.4G, 50mm 1.8D, 16mm 2.8D Fisheye, 180mm 2.8D, 100-300mm 5.6 AI-S; Tokina 17mm & 100mm 2.8 Macro