Sunday 8 May 2011

Monument aux Morts

On this day, in memory of 8 May 1945, here's a detail of the monument to the fallen at the Town Hall. More about it by clicking here. There's a window with a shadow on Artsy Versailles today.

En ce 8 mai, voici un détail du monument aux morts devant l'hôtel de ville. Plus d'infos en cliquant ici. Il y a une fenêtre avec ombre sur Artsy Versailles aujourd'hui.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Eine stille Verbeugung von mir.



daily athens

Diane said...

Its a beautiful monument. The ones in France are different to the ones we have here in the UK. I hate when you see more than one of the same surname on these. xx

Kay L. Davies said...

So sad, but so wonderful to know they will always be honored.
— K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Randy said...

That is just so beautiful. You don't see them like that around here.

Day4plus said...

It is a wonderful memorial. MB

Cezar and Léia said...

Amazing composition with the sculpture and those flags!The picture is wonderful!
Léia

Dina said...

The national flag flying is the hard-won prize for all those named in stone.

Olive branches in one hand but still the sword in the other.

Lowell said...

It's beautiful. Love the light and the flags. Great job!

Thérèse said...

Such places make me always think when I pass by.

Jack said...

Your photo is a wonderful memorial, Ciel. The light is great and the flags behind add to the effect. I clicked on your link. The two photos have such different effects from a rainy day and a bright one and two different perspectives.

Birdman said...

What an intricate design. Lots of symbolism here I bet.

Doug Hickok said...

Beautiful tribute, and wonderful image. The light brings out the texture of the artwork, and the inclusion of the flags is perfect.

Kaori said...

Fabulous shot! The statue looks magnificent. And I like how you caught the flags, too :D

VP said...

I like the statue and the bas-reliefs.

T. Becque said...

It looks very dramatic.

Unknown said...

Wonderful sculpture and very well composed shot, Ciel.

Amanda said...

Beautiful shot and monument

Francisca said...

A handsome angel to look over the souls of soldiers lost. Well composed Ciel,

EG CameraGirl said...

Some events should not be forgotten. This is one of them.