[Leica] Poppies at the Tower of London

[Douglas Barry]

Jay, saw the news feature on this a couple of days ago - a very profound 
memorial. Your shot is great. Glad you didn't use the Monochrome..... :-)

Douglas

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Burleson" <leica at jayburleson.com>
To: "Users Group Leica" <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 9:59 PM
Subject: [Leica] Poppies at the Tower of London


> Took this today.
> A visceral and chilling reminder of the horror of war.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/93600820@N04/14867990424/
>
> "The art installation Bloodswept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of 
> London, marking one hundred years since the first full day of Britain's 
> involvement in the First World War. Created by ceramic artist Paul 
> Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies 
> will progressively fill the Tower's famous moat over the summer. Each 
> poppy represents a British military fatality during the war.
> The poppies will encircle the iconic landmark, creating not only a 
> spectacular display visible from all around the Tower but also a location 
> for personal reflection. The scale of the installation intends to reflect 
> the magnitude of such an important centenary creating a powerful visual 
> commemoration."
>
> More info here:
> http://poppies.hrp.org.uk
>
> Thanks for looking and all comments welcome!
>
> Jay
>
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