Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/08/09

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Subject: [Leica] Poppies at the Tower of London
From: leica at jayburleson.com (Jay Burleson)
Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2014 21:59:29 +0100
 
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
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