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,” readers of The MEMO blog can share some of the unique vantage points captured by Amy.

Weathering Irene:  A few acorns shook loose from the Memorial's oak trees, but all of the 225 planted trees stood up to the tropical storm and none were damaged. The Memorial will open in September on the 10-year anniversary of the attacks.

By Amy Dreher

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,” readers of The MEMO blog can share some of the unique vantage points captured by Amy.

Greener grass: The beautiful glade of the 9/11 Memorial extends across the plaza beneath a row of oak trees. Ron Vega, a guest photographer on The Lens, snapped the picture this morning. 

By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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,” readers of The MEMO blog can share some of the unique vantage points captured by Amy.

Order up: Construction workers at the World Trade Center site make a list for drinks to help cool them off as the rebuilding continues throughout summer. 

By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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,” readers of The MEMO blog can share some of the unique vantage points captured by Amy.

The view:  Construction progress continues on the 9/11 Memorial, opening in less than three months. 

By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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,” readers of The MEMO blog can share some of the unique vantage points captured by Amy.

Wound up: Spools of what appears to be electrical wiring is stacked atop a bench on the western side of the 9/11 Memorial's plaza. 

By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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,” readers of The MEMO blog can share some of the unique vantage points captured by Amy.

Cooling relief:  Swamp white oak trees of the 9/11 Memorial provide a bit of shade on a warm spring day. 

By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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,” readers of The MEMO blog can share some of the unique vantage points captured by Amy.

Taking Root:  Plant life grows naturally in soil for the ongoing plantings of swamp white oak trees on the 9/11 Memorial's plaza. To date, 143 trees have been planted on the uniquely-designed cobblestone plaza.

By Amy Dreher

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,” readers of The MEMO blog can share some of the unique vantage points captured by Amy.

Breathtaking view: Construction workers stand atop the entry pavilion of the 9/11 Memorial Museum as the waterfalls of the 9/11 Memorial's enormous south reflecting pool spring to life.

The 30-foot waterfalls in the pools were successfully tested on May 13. Photographer Amy Dreher had a bird's eye view.

By 9/11 Memorial Staff