The theme for this week's Photo Hunt is together. This Sunday the the people of UK come together to commemorate our war dead. These photos were taken at the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey today
The theme for this week's Photo Hunt is together. This Sunday the the people of UK come together to commemorate our war dead. These photos were taken at the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey today
Oh what a very nice take on the theme, since the world did come together to remember their dearly departed at the beginning of this month.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
We remember our war dead on the 11th. Lest we forget....
ReplyDeleteExcellent take on the theme and have a great weekend!
I love this weeks theme of together, very powerful strong shots w/ lots of meaning
ReplyDeleteMoving take on the theme Jams. I hope you have a good weekend.
ReplyDeletei hope we'll never have wars again that will claim this many lives... may they rest in peace. may WE all rest in peace...
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend =]
Ahhhh.... Good one Jams. :) Hope your weekend is going well. Saw your intruder cat pic - we have two and they are driving Pyewacket bananas.
ReplyDeleteI bought a spray can of cat deterrent - um, NOT very efective.
Round One to the intruders, zero to screaming Pye.
Wow - I think Canada and the UK are big on Remembrance day... Those are some great captures and finds!
ReplyDeleteA very meaningful post.
ReplyDeleteNice take! Remembering the heroes that die for protecting the country together.
ReplyDeleteWhat are those little bags actually?
Ooopps....! When I look closer, then only I notice those are cross. But at one glance it sure does looks like mini bag maybe carrying a blessing for the dead.
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice,Jam! Heart warming too. Thanks for sharing;)
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend!
A very meaningful post. Thanks for sharing. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow. I didn't realize what they were. So many....that's a sobering thought. Thanks for tackling this subject and reminding us what we have to be grateful for.
ReplyDeleteAmazing... too many dead ;(
ReplyDeletethat's a lovely take on the theme, especially as, without wanting to sound much older than I am, the youth of today do not seem to comprehend what these men and women sacrificed for us.
ReplyDeletenice concept and very memorable too. We have celebrated this last weekend, Nov 1 and 2.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing this one jams, I enlarged the photo prior to reading what you said. I recognized the Poppy, and remember Flanders field.
ReplyDeleteIn Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
— Lt.-Col. John McCrae
just so you know, this is site of the week in my book.
ReplyDeleteMy initial reaction was how beautiful are your photos. Then, upon realizing what they were of, I got to thinking how so very sad... :S
ReplyDeleteA very meaningful get-together to commemorate the dead from the war.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the theme :)
Hurray
ReplyDeletegreat entry
my post this week is a little similar but less of such a serious nature. it is sad indeed to remember those no longer with us
ReplyDeletenice take for this week's theme. happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI also initially got a geometric. Then I looked closely and I got it even without reading your description. This just touches me deeply.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Fills you with despair.
ReplyDeleteIt took so many brave souls to bring about peace. It's a shame that we can't remember more often...what is that phrase? "Those who fail to remember the past are doomed to repeat it..." I think that's correct. This is just one reason why I feel such a kindred spirit with our UK brethren.
ReplyDelete~~~Blessings~~~
I was wondering why all the news journalists on the BBC have been wearing poppies all week! What a beautiful idea for the theme and beautiful photos too.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend
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Too many!! Good thing to remember together. We must never forget!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
That's a great shot for a sad event
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteImpressive shots, memorable event...
ReplyDeleteThis was a sobering take on the theme. In Australia we come together on the 11th. We must not forget.
ReplyDeletetoo many..:)
ReplyDeleteseeing the photo as one:)
not one by one:)
good job
happy weekend:)
SHOTS OF A FRUSTRATED IT STUDENT
Most unique take I've seen so far.
ReplyDeleteWhat a different take on together, on so many levels!! Thanks for a thought provoking post. We will be remembering our war dead on the 11th here, and I hope we get a turn out this large!
ReplyDeletecheck out my post:
http://beingchronicallyillisapill.blogspot.com/2008/11/photo-hunters-together-with-celebrities.html
Thanks!
Maureen
Superb! There are no other words for it!
ReplyDeleteOh my.....Jams, this is chilling, but oh so touching and quite humbling to say the least.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hunting!
Yes! Together in remembrance. Here in Oz we celebrate Remembrance Day on the 11th of the 11th - Thank you for sharing your Remembrance Day.
ReplyDeleteWhile I am opposed to war, I have the highest respect for those who have fought for our country.
Wow, amazing, yet very sad...Thanks for visiting my blog :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. Armistice day is also celebrated. In paritcular it being teh 90th anniversary this year
ReplyDeleteVery sobering...good choice for this week...
ReplyDeleteWonderful post. The photos are very moving.
ReplyDeleteLookin at this post... I see unity, I see togetherness...
ReplyDeleteWhat a solemn occasion. I hope those who made the ultimate sacrifice for country are never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a great choice - and great photos - for the theme this week. Wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend Jams!
A powerful reminder that freedom isn't free - great photos for this week's theme!
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your question, yes, it is jmb and leslie - but jmb is shy about her photo being shown!
A poignant set of photos for the together theme this week. May their sacrifice never be forgotten
ReplyDeleteThat's terribly impressive !! Would have been good pictures for the blog peace movement !
ReplyDeleteJams, I ripped you off, I will use your photo for my 11/11/08 post
ReplyDeleteVery emotive Jams. So many...
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos, although very sad meaning.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Mecomber
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-together/
Another perspective of the theme...
ReplyDeleteNice one!
Great lead-in piece and interesting perspective on the shots.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad there are so many, but wonderful they're remembered. Our Memorial Day is in May, our Veteran Day is this month, on the 11th.
ReplyDeleteRiveting images. A powerful, moving, poignant post, Jams.
ReplyDeleteLoved the poem Sarge shared.
we will be celebrating Rememberance Day on Nov 11th...like England this is a day we celebrate and give thanks to those who gave their lives for our country....great photo
ReplyDeletegreat take on the theme... when people come together, they can create some powerful things.
ReplyDeleteHow very powerful!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful shots. Interesting how the crosses and poppies are done.
ReplyDeleteWe remember on Nov. 11 with Veterans Day.
There will be flags placed at the crosses in the National Cemetaries. Always an awesome sight also.
Thanks for this reminder that is takes the world to have peace, and for dropping by earlier.
let there be peace on earth!
ReplyDeleteA single entry for Friday Fun and Photo Hunt for me this week...
Great photos Jams. Remembrance Day is less visible here. The kids have events next week at school.
ReplyDeleteSo many..so many.
ReplyDeleteNever forgotten.
~ The Bunch
Sobering...
ReplyDeleteVery powerful shots - excellent take on the theme! Our Veteran's Day is next week.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteSarge feel free!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea for this week's theme and very moving.
ReplyDeleteMy younger kids had a Veteran's Day presentation at school on Friday. It culminated in a big drive for items to send to the soldiers stationed overseas.
ReplyDeleteI for one was really happy to see the school recognizing the sacrifices of these soldiers/heroes.
great take on the theme! thanks for the visit. :)
ReplyDeleteTHanks everyone. That was a nice gesture on the part of the school EWBL
ReplyDeletethey sure a tight together. it's a good reminder for us not to take our freedom for granted.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. A great way to honor the people who perished during the war.
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