[Leica] Poppies at the Tower of London

[leica at jayburleson.com (Jay Burleson)]

You are welcome Peter, I am very glad I was there in person.

Jay

> On Aug 11, 2014, at 6:54 PM, Peter Klein <pklein at threshinc.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>