[Leica] Poppies at the Tower of London

[Tina Manley]

That is amazing, very effective and the most moving art installation I've
ever seen.

Tina


On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 4:59 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
>
> Thanks for looking and all comments welcome!
>
> Jay
>
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