tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post8592384859930414456..comments2024-03-29T11:59:15.244+00:00Comments on After60 -thenext10 Part 2: 70 and onwards: Poppies at the TowerFun60http://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-649857107785084732014-08-11T07:59:16.752+01:002014-08-11T07:59:16.752+01:00Amazing sight!Amazing sight!LOLfromPasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885733052838545978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-82963104811013230852014-08-06T10:51:08.433+01:002014-08-06T10:51:08.433+01:00A great way to symbolise a shocking loss of life. ...A great way to symbolise a shocking loss of life. I with I had seen the flowers.<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne<br /><br />PS: the two yellow cars were just too good to miss!Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-5715794621965758522014-08-06T08:15:38.521+01:002014-08-06T08:15:38.521+01:00That looks beautiful ! From what I have heard here...That looks beautiful ! From what I have heard here, the Belgians were more interested in William and Kate's visit then in the 1st world war ! I watched the Belgian News in Eastbourne !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-46943219938078152222014-08-06T02:29:20.594+01:002014-08-06T02:29:20.594+01:00What a wonderful thing to do! And the combinations...What a wonderful thing to do! And the combinations of beautiful colour and that wonderful old (but scary) old building is fantastic.lorikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562276944312915690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-62862774864115507042014-08-06T01:35:01.410+01:002014-08-06T01:35:01.410+01:00Wow, Wow!!! What a great sight for remembrance of...Wow, Wow!!! What a great sight for remembrance of the soldiers. Thank you SO much sharing this important and meaningful shots from you☆☆☆<br /><br />Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs to from Japan, xoxo Miyako*orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-26772977584748620692014-08-06T00:43:41.550+01:002014-08-06T00:43:41.550+01:00I saw this on the news...but your pictures are so ...I saw this on the news...but your pictures are so much better....JaneyJaney and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-40052284264454346102014-08-06T00:31:51.163+01:002014-08-06T00:31:51.163+01:00That is an amazing and though-provoking installati...That is an amazing and though-provoking installation.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826369816985788575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-5138648583528477422014-08-05T23:06:58.422+01:002014-08-05T23:06:58.422+01:00Yes, I've been thinking about this a lot. CBC...Yes, I've been thinking about this a lot. CBC has had many stories and interviews with people connected to WW1 history. I still wonder about the lessons learned, especially with current conflicts, but love the respect given to a significant part of our history. Wonderful photos. The poppy idea is a beautiful one!Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-89048227746713085692014-08-05T22:10:02.074+01:002014-08-05T22:10:02.074+01:00Impressive and moving! In Germany we still feel so...Impressive and moving! In Germany we still feel so guilty that we can't even remember our fallen with dignity.chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695930205185323227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-72778977244196992642014-08-05T20:54:29.768+01:002014-08-05T20:54:29.768+01:00Marie - saw this on Twister Sifter today about the...Marie - saw this on Twister Sifter today about the poppies. There's a video about how they are being made.<br />http://twistedsifter.com/2014/08/tower-of-london-poppy-installation/<br />Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-8857839023383851502014-08-05T14:15:44.619+01:002014-08-05T14:15:44.619+01:00How beautiful. Can't wait to see it!How beautiful. Can't wait to see it!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-67811420344479032822014-08-05T14:08:47.385+01:002014-08-05T14:08:47.385+01:00It's so striking, the red of life, blood shed ...It's so striking, the red of life, blood shed and beauty. I'm confused as to whether it is real or an artist's rendering. colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16669375650785054059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-53529761138772793762014-08-05T13:51:54.695+01:002014-08-05T13:51:54.695+01:00Beautiful and poignant. Thanks for sharing this wi...Beautiful and poignant. Thanks for sharing this with me. I had no idea it was being done. I am very moved by these pictures. Thank you.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-58242597423314612322014-08-05T10:26:02.441+01:002014-08-05T10:26:02.441+01:00Amazing!Amazing!Katrin Klinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00271145859183047615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-44537628905957742152014-08-05T09:07:40.564+01:002014-08-05T09:07:40.564+01:00Wow - what a beautiful way to remember the fallen....Wow - what a beautiful way to remember the fallen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-55625490800198135272014-08-05T08:43:00.858+01:002014-08-05T08:43:00.858+01:00Beautiful place. I like the way poppies are spread...Beautiful place. I like the way poppies are spread out.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-36996403327586852432014-08-05T07:37:29.508+01:002014-08-05T07:37:29.508+01:00A beautiful way to remember this sad time for eter...A beautiful way to remember this sad time for eternity. That number is staggering (I knew that it was a great loss of life and have read many books, but just seeing the number -- what a stark reminder.)Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-70148530055533305682014-08-05T06:37:16.007+01:002014-08-05T06:37:16.007+01:00I didn't know and am so glad you shared this. ...I didn't know and am so glad you shared this. xo JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275357518618379481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-17418675618504248632014-08-05T03:43:47.215+01:002014-08-05T03:43:47.215+01:00Wow, that's quite a sight!Wow, that's quite a sight!Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-3822231514872026202014-08-05T03:07:48.799+01:002014-08-05T03:07:48.799+01:00What a remarkable sight to see! Truly stirring. ...What a remarkable sight to see! Truly stirring. I did nor know that so many Bristish and Colonial soldiers died in that war--what a tragedy!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-10604507016191991442014-08-05T02:12:03.479+01:002014-08-05T02:12:03.479+01:00Very poignant. I love the poppies. They are a memo...Very poignant. I love the poppies. They are a memorable part of the memorial.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-25009493749026987682014-08-05T01:37:56.886+01:002014-08-05T01:37:56.886+01:00Great idea the way it is being done.
It does look...Great idea the way it is being done. <br />It does look beautiful but sad at the same moment.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-17630082146971325382014-08-05T00:58:51.568+01:002014-08-05T00:58:51.568+01:00That is amazing and very symbolic.That is amazing and very symbolic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-32865009037522787642014-08-04T23:58:14.511+01:002014-08-04T23:58:14.511+01:00Wow, what a sight! It both both kind of sad and be...Wow, what a sight! It both both kind of sad and beautiful.. A lovely way to honor the WWI soldiers. Thanks for sharing, have a happy week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759507296620179428.post-71456820751395501332014-08-04T23:31:21.562+01:002014-08-04T23:31:21.562+01:00I wonder if American soldiers would appreciate bei...I wonder if American soldiers would appreciate being referred to as colonial soldiers...just thinking out loudAuthor R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.com