[Leica] Poppies at the Tower of London

[George Lottermoser]

Words cannot compete with this visual power.

I can only imagine that the installation surpasses any photographic representation.

I suspect this may be near the level of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall

a note off the iPad, George

On Aug 9, 2014, at 3:59 PM, Jay Burleson <leica at jayburleson.com> wrote:

> 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