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A tornado tore through Avenir damaging new Publix and residences in the development in Palm Beach Gardens. Multiple tornadoes struck Florida as Milton approached
Most individuals today carry a camera with them, thanks to smartphone advancements. Nevertheless, a moment immortalized in still photography at the right moment and location retains its significance, and the outstanding photographers from The Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Daily News dedicate themselves to capturing those moments.
Palm Beach County is a vibrant area and often the focal point of national happenings. In 2024, our photographers documented a presidential hopeful, protests, counter-protests, hurricanes, tornadoes, and a solar eclipse. They observed harrowing devastation, alongside uplifting generosity. They captured pop-culture vibes, the essence of Mother Nature, and the ordinary occurrences that define life in the Palm Beaches.
We inquired about our photographers’ favorite images from 2024; these are the photographs they cherished and a few insights into the reasons.
Palm Beach County in 2024: Presidents, pop culture, and recycling fashion
by Meghan McCarthy
In early March, “Today” host and author Hoda Kotb visited Palm Beach, where Daily News photographer Meghan McCarthy was present to capture a warm embrace Kotb shared with one of her fans. “Hoda is consistently so considerate and sweet towards her admirers. It was enjoyable to document the connections she was forging with the individuals who journeyed from afar to meet her during her time in Palm Beach,” McCarthy stated.
Ten days later, McCarthy was there to record the spring municipal elections, featuring notable resident former President Donald Trump, who was on his way to winning his own election a few months later, alongside his spouse Melania. However, on that spring morning, the contest was more localized: The couple visited the town’s recreation center/polling location to presumably cast their votes in the local election for Palm Beach Town Council.
As summer approached, McCarthy unleashed her inner fashion photographer at a children’s summer camp. “They had an absolute blast showcasing their imaginative looks,” she remarked.
Close encounters with the catastrophic
and endangered in Palm Beach County
by Bill Ingram
October witnessed Palm Beach Post photo editor Bill Ingram experiencing both calamity and joy. On Oct. 9, he documented the distress Marie Cook faced as she assessed the remnants of her residence after a tornado devastated her Wellington neighborhood. “The intense emotions of fear were unmistakably present,” noted Ingram, who himself resides in Wellington.
A few days later, Ingram enjoyed a delightfully “playful” interaction with a family of lemurs, who were new inhabitants at the Palm Beach Zoo. “They greeted me on the island with eagerness and warmth. These gentle beings were more welcoming than many people I’ve encountered,” he remarked.
Pure joy and intense anger near West Palm Beach
by Thomas Cordy
The largest bouncy castle on the globe, which appeared in Palm Beach County in February, was sure to elicit happiness, and Thomas Cordy observed that this moment between a mother and daughter encapsulated that sentiment perfectly. Months later, at a GreenMarket in West Palm Beach in April, he documented tensions that appeared inescapable in 2024 — specifically, the abortion debate — characterizing his efforts as striving to showcase “social issues that create rifts among citizens and divisions in interpersonal relationships.”
Playfulness, water hoses, and little ones
by Damon Higgins
Damon Higgins had distinctly specific motivations for selecting these three images, so we’ll allow him to outline his approach:
Gazing upward: It might seem unusual, but I genuinely enjoy observing workers trimming palm trees. Once during a family vacation in San Diego, I witnessed tree trimmers save time by tossing a rope to the adjacent tree and swinging over, instead of descending and then climbing back up. I’m fond of this image due to the small size of the worker against the stunning backdrop of the cloud formations high in the sky.
Feeling inspired: The Preschool Story Time season at the Society of the Four Arts kicks off every year with the fire prevention day event … This was the first year I remember the preschoolers being able to assist in spraying a fire hose. What strikes me about this image is how the enthusiasm and concentration on the firefighter’s face mirrors the expression of the young boy. They both seem equally thrilled. Perhaps one day that young boy will mature into a firefighter himself, sharing a similar experience with another child.
Ant-icipation: As photographers, paying close attention to our surroundings is crucial and can often yield great rewards. I was captivated by this photo because of the texture and color of the sea grape leaf and how the light just post-sunrise illuminated it. I find it fascinating how the light causes the ant to shimmer and adopt the hue of the leaf — as if the ant and leaf become one for a fleeting moment.
Post-storm and beneath the skies
by Greg Lovett
Greg Lovett expresses his appreciation for these images this way:
The storm: Documenting hurricanes and their aftermath is not something I relish. It presents a logistical challenge, and I dislike witnessing human suffering. I sought permission to access the store and capture the damage inflicted by the flooding from Hurricane Helene. Shortly after, I photographed Cassandra Randall and Jessica Downey embracing each other, depicting both the sorrow and devastation left in the storm’s wake. Unexpectedly, the manager opened the doors and invited customers to take whatever they wanted for free. A bittersweet moment that will forever be etched in my memory.
The skies: On April 8, individuals throughout the hemisphere and Palm Beach County paused to witness a unique solar eclipse. I brought a small ladder with me to capture an image of people gazing upward at the solar eclipse. Fortunately, they were resting on astro turf, creating a simple background and almost perfect composition. Capturing a compelling photograph from a momentous event brings me joy, and I get to commend myself for bringing along the ladder.
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