[Leica] Poppies at the Tower of London

[Jay Burleson]

Jayanand, George, Tina, Bernie, Douglas, Charlie and Ric, thank you for looking.
It was a stunning display. I only wish I could be here Nov. 11 when it is completed.
This was a iPhone pano, I've many more done with the M9 that I'll show once I'm home and had a chance to sort through the images.

Jay

> On Aug 10, 2014, at 3:10 AM, Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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