[Leica] Poppies at the Tower of London

[Peter Klein]

This is amazing and powerful.  It really does look like blood pouring 
out of the Tower.  I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. Thank 
you for bringing it to us, Jay.

--Peter

 > Took this today.
 > A visceral and chilling reminder of the horror of war.
 >
 > https://www.flickr.com/photos/93600820 at 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