The Tower

Poppies in the Moat

14 Comments CherryPie on Nov 7th 2014

14 Responses to “Off to the Tower…”

  1. Dramatic and poignant. I would have liked to manange a visit, but I won’t.

  2. ubermouth says:

    I love that second shot! Are the flowers poppies?I love the way they are raised somewhat to make your photo almost 3d! Fab pic!!!

    And the shaping of the beds-is that to symbolize the blood that flowed?

    I really love this photo!!! ( I sometimes wonder if the places look as good on site as they do in your photo shoots…) :)

    • CherryPie says:

      It is entitled ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’. Each poppy represents one of the British and Colonial fatalities during WWI (800,00). The poppy installation looks even better on location. It is quite moving.

  3. ....peter:) says:

    it’s a magnificent looking tower Cherie… but the poppies steal the show…
    this is the month of remembrance…
    Lest we forget!
    ….peter:)

  4. Ayush says:

    great shot. the reds look very dramatic.

  5. No matter how many different ways I see the poppies, I am transfixed and in awe. I love this view Cherie.

  6. lisl says:

    What an inspiration to create this – I am so pleased that it is to remain on show for longer than planned