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11 July 2007
Wordless Wednesday - Memorial
This week's Wordless Wednesday entry is the Fleet Air Arm memorial (the Royal Navy's aviation arm) near the Houses of Parliament in London. It is one of the most unusual war memorials It is at the same time striking and eerie.
That is amazing. Is it a newer memorial? Reminds me of the Korean War monument in Washington, DC. The figures are on the ground, slightly larger than life, and looking you in the eye or looking right through you. Makes you think hard about war. The sculptors are artists of great passion. Thanks for this photo essay.
It is very different, but you are right, very eerie. I think it's the look on the statues face. Great photos. Thanks for sharing and happy Wednesday :)
Thanks all. Sandy it's a relatively new memorial. I canr remember when it was erected but not many years ago. I have never seen teh Korean war memorila in Washinton. I must search for some images.
Wow, I like it apart from the wing like things,they're a bit strange. It must be pretty new, because I haven't seen it before and I use to pass that area every day.
Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing! Happy WW!
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what a great set of photos as usual, jams :) Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing set of photos!
ReplyDeleteTerrific photos, and what an awesome looking monument! Happy WW
ReplyDeleteAs always, amazing photos! You have such a talent.
ReplyDeletegreat photos and a unique statue.
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What lovely pictures. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing. Is it a newer memorial? Reminds me of the Korean War monument in Washington, DC. The figures are on the ground, slightly larger than life, and looking you in the eye or looking right through you. Makes you think hard about war. The sculptors are artists of great passion. Thanks for this photo essay.
ReplyDeleteIt is incredibly striking. What gorgeous shots!
ReplyDeleteThats very impressive, happy WW my friend x x x
ReplyDeleteI must admit it's a bit scary but a poignant memorial.
ReplyDeleteIt is very different, but you are right, very eerie. I think it's the look on the statues face. Great photos. Thanks for sharing and happy Wednesday :)
ReplyDeleteYou nailed the description! I was going to say scary yet awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks all. Sandy it's a relatively new memorial. I canr remember when it was erected but not many years ago. I have never seen teh Korean war memorila in Washinton. I must search for some images.
ReplyDeleteThat is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe look like magnificent statues. Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteVery powerful. I acutally really like it. Thanks again :) ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, I like it apart from the wing like things,they're a bit strange. It must be pretty new, because I haven't seen it before and I use to pass that area every day.
ReplyDeleteStriking and eerie is right. I have never seen this before. Thanks for sharing. Have a great WW. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this, that is a very moving memorial! Happy WW, I played too! the birds & the beads
ReplyDeleteAmazing statue and photos of same.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos, that statue is amazing, the idea of the wings and the detail in the face, in the whole thing is amazing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteMine is up too.
yes, does look kind of eerie,
ReplyDeletebut great shots!
happy WW
Such an unusual statue - I'm glad you put it on your site for WW...
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Great photos! Such a different war memorial, love it!
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Great pictures. I love it.
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This is an amazing statue! So much feeling and emotion captured in the face. Your photos really enhance it!
ReplyDeleteWow - that is kind of eerie. I'd love to see it in person but barring that, your pictures are great!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the striking and eerie part! I have never heard of this memorial--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNeat!
ReplyDeleteStrikingly eerie, indeed! I do believe you conveyed their essence well!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you explained it -- I couldn't quite figure it out. It sure is striking and eerie!
ReplyDeleteThey look kinda strange. A winged air soldier?? Happy WW anyway.
ReplyDeleteyes,thanks for explaining it..Very cool!
ReplyDeleteI have been there several times, but never saw this memorial.It's indeed very special !
ReplyDeleteWonderful set of photos. Definitely a striking memorial.
ReplyDeleteImpressive shots, certainly eerie! Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteI especially liked the last shot
ReplyDeleteWill have to look out for it when we visit London. Striking! Happy WW
ReplyDeleteGreat pic's!! Very cool...
ReplyDeleteCertainly unique--I've never seen a memorial quite like that before.
ReplyDeleteHigh class - a winner;D
ReplyDeleteI agree, Striking and Eerie both fit the bill nicely.
ReplyDeleteNeat pictures!
Happy WW.
THanks all!
ReplyDeleteThose are very interesting photos and a very interesting memorial.
ReplyDeleteThat is kinda scary looking.
ReplyDeleteDid you already tell me at one time and I forgot? I think I asked you if this was some sort of 'Icharus Project' come to life?
ReplyDeleteInteresting pictures and story!
I really do need to find out about the idea behind the design. It does look like icarus inspiration though.
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