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10-FEB-2015 Michael Ramsay

5th place: End of War - Michael
by Michael Ramsay

A sculpture to commemorate the end of WW1 at 11am on 11th November 1918.

A poem by the artist Ray Lonsdale

Eleven O one
Now adrift in the wake of this glorious slaughter,
He’d seen many a soul cleansed in filthy water,
Seen godless men reach out for the Bible,
As lead tore the flesh from both friend and rival.
Soon home to the joy and celebration of kin,
Drunken slaps on the back at a favourite inn.
But heavy in his pocket lies a small piece of card
And the note written on it will break a mother’s heart.

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Guest 16-Feb-2015 21:20
really nice study, I agree the seagull adds to this
Shirley Haden15-Feb-2015 23:36
Oh Michael, I like this much better! It is a great sculpture and the light is really nice. I love that this also includes a seagull and it is now done in sepia to fit the bill.
Michael Ramsay15-Feb-2015 19:38
I have changed this shot for a different one but used the same title. Thanks for the comments on my original that I forgot to change to sepia.
Olympus DSLR Challenge15-Feb-2015 13:59
Very beautifully done Michael.
Yaelle
Guest 14-Feb-2015 19:11
Great tonality.

Chris Oly
K.A.Rodriguez 13-Feb-2015 16:46
The figure with just enough light to create depth is offset beautifully against the background.