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10 May 2008
Photo Hunt - Battle of Britain Memorial
There is no set subject for this week's Photo Hunt so I have chosen some details of the Batle of Britain memorial on the Victoria Embankment not far from the Houses of Parliament
wow, what a powerful memorial, I had not seen this. I can barely remember those days, my father was in the navy and when he came home in 1945 I was 8 years old.
such work of art!
ReplyDeleteare these made of brass?
happy weekend, jams!
Great photos, you have captured the details wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteTerrific shots. They are so life-like!
ReplyDeleteHappy Photo Hunting and have a great weekend Jams. :)
Those are very powerful images and you did a great job photographing them.
ReplyDeleteInteresting expressions on them....great post, happy hunting!
ReplyDeleteTHanks. I'm glad you like the photos
ReplyDeleteWow, those are great Jams! What great expressions...
ReplyDeleteWas thinking the same as Mari, what are they made from? Great pieces of work, excellent details.
ReplyDeleteWOW !! That was my first impression. Those photos are great. Especially the last one...
ReplyDeletegreat photos for photohunt entry!!! mine's up too hope to see there!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sue. They are so life-like!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful lesson in history. My 6yo son says the second pic is a pilot :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :)
Those are very powerful pictures
ReplyDeletewow, what a powerful memorial, I had not seen this. I can barely remember those days, my father was in the navy and when he came home in 1945 I was 8 years old.
ReplyDeleteWow... so expressive! so strong characterization! Good entry!!
ReplyDeleteMine is here Rooms in my heart
Now those are powerful images!
ReplyDeletewow, what a beautiful memorial! The detail is remarkable! How are you doing Jams? My hunt is up, please come and visit me soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of very powerful images Jams. The detail is amazing and they are very evocative.
ReplyDeleteYes, so life-like and you could feel the sadness and pain they felt.... No war please.
ReplyDeleteOMG, WOW! These photos are amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Hunting. Great job this week.
Such expressions!
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome! Great shots!
ReplyDeletelovely shots...
ReplyDeleteMine in here Thanks
Very creative hand of works...happy hunting.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive details, particularly the last picture shows the dispair of war...
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend and happy hunting :)
The artist is very talented. Definitely a work of art.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful art! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
Having just had Anzac Day, here in Oz, those are meaningful images. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow - what amazing works of art!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend.
Those photos are great Jams!
ReplyDeleteGosh, that's incredible detail. The young and the old both captured so well.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome are these?!!! That last one shows such emotion. Breathtaking Jams.
ReplyDeleteFor my photo hunt, my sweet cheeks and I are celebrating our 40 year wedding anniversary. Stop by for a piece of our wedding cake.
Happy weekend.
Wow! Such great info.
ReplyDeleteThese sculptures are so animated, so filled with the horror, the end of innocence and anguish of war. Wonderful, Jams.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice and amazing shots, Jams.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Very nice. So much emotion captured in metal.
ReplyDeletejams, I can feel the horror of war in the faces of these soldiers... marvelous shots!
ReplyDeleteWOW! So moving and beautiful and sad! Thank you for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteThe second picture looks exactly like the lead character in Hellboy with the sawed off horns.
ReplyDeleteThe shots are clear, and the sculptures today are a great reminder of history. I respect the soldiers for all that they have done.
ReplyDeleteVery eerie too!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent sculpture, and great shots!
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots of some very evocative artwork. I must pay the memorial a visit next time I'm in London.
ReplyDeleteThe monument is a work of art, but so are your pictures! Such great detail!!
ReplyDeleteWow these are tack sharp. Awesome entry.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hunting!
Very well photographed! Stunning art.
ReplyDeletevery nice picture. I love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful memorial. I'll be in London in June and I'll look for it.
ReplyDeleteWhat masterpieces ..thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletewow very impressive! THank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery powerful images and well photographed.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do not object to the use of these photos for my memorial day post, charlie
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos! The faces say sooo much.
ReplyDeleteMine is up...come on over!
that is some amazing work. truly great art. thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWe shoots always great photos with D200 Jams ;-) I have remove my Exif info in the pics but a also use a D200 with different lenses.
ReplyDeleteyeah,very artistic!!
ReplyDeleteMINE`S UP HERE!!
thanx!!
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What mastery must be required to capture such emotions !! Absolutely mind boggling!
ReplyDeleteMine is a series of pictures about a walkabout .
THanks everyne. I'm glad you liked this week's offering
ReplyDeleteAWESOME pictures!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are incredible! The detail is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThose faces tell a lot, don't they? Sculpture fascinates me.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive! Really indredible. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Thanks everyone!
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