This Moment: A Friday Tradition (No.18)
November 11, 2011
A single photo – no words – capturing a simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savour and remember – this Remembrance Day (11/11/11) let us remember not only those who have fallen in wars, whether military or civilian but also all those who have fought for peace and justice in whatever sphere they might be!
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Shibboleth 
Great photo Mike! Love the effect that you have created here.
Mine: http://nelietatravellingadventures.blogspot.com/2011/11/moment-in-time_10.html
Thanks Nelieta it’s not my photo though!
beautiful
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Beautiful image Mike…and a very important message. I couldn’t agree more.
Here’s my moment: http://ascendingthehills.blogspot.com/2011/11/this-moment-friday-tradition_11.html
Wonderful….
my moment:http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fnetworkedblogs.com%2FpNRQw&h=AAQEtQZGsAQGgeWMtepvmmHMxIPFlAZqNUv4K66Z2dDeOdg
I love the black and white background against the red contrast of the poppy – very poignant for this time. “Lest we forget”
I love the brilliant shade of red in this photo! Displayed against the black and white background really puts a deep focus on the flower 🙂 Exceptional moment!
http://othersideofanna5.blogspot.com/2011/11/this-moment_11.html#more
This is beautiful Mike!
I find this photo intriguing. It has such a simple beauty about it. The vibrant shade of red is spectacular!
http://allergiesandceliac.blogspot.com/2011/11/this-moment_11.html#more
this effect id so cool such wonderful red….As always…XOXOXOXO
http://bongoisme.blogspot.com/2011/11/this-moment_11.html#axzz1dEVu5J3o
I love it! My daughter saw it, took a big sniff and said mmm, flower! Apparently she can smell it through the screen. Beautiful image.
Just stunning, Mike! Love the contrast in shade and color, too.
Blessings!
Mike,
That is an exquisite image : )
xoxox
Jessica
I love the way the photographer captured the movement of the petals and then stopped time. Very much like the beauty of a soldier lost in battle. Nice!
This lovely photo reminds me of a favorite poem written by Lieut. -Co. John McCrae, who died in 1918 after 4 years of service on the western front.
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.
God bless our Fallen Soldiers and our current Soldiers and their families.
A really lovely photo to go with the feeling of the day. Nice post.