The Rise of Freedom at Omaha Beach by cclaude
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The monumental sculpture, Les Braves, on the beach at Omaha Beach in Normandy. It was executed by Anilore Banon and consists of three elements:

The Wings of Hope

So that the spirit which carried these men on 6th June 1944, continues to inspire us, reminding us that together it is always possible to change the future.

Rise of Freedom

So that the example of those who rose up against barbarity, helps us remain standing strong against all forms on inhumanity.

The Wings of Fraternity

So that the surge of brotherhood always reminds of our responsibility towards others as well as ourselves.

On 6th June 1944, these men were more than soldiers, they were our brothers.

Anilore Banon.

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les braves, anilore banon, omaha beach, normandy, normandie, france

Comments

  • Audrey Clarke
    Audrey Clarke8 months ago

  • Joseph  Tillman
    Joseph Tillman8 months ago

    Powerful and gripping.

  • Thanks. I was lucky to have a sky that lent meaning to the place.

    – cclaude

  • photosbytony
    photosbytony8 months ago

    Wonderful image Claude, the sky is so appropriate and accentuates the sculpture and feeling of the image perfectly ! tony

  • Thanks for stoppig by. Yes, it was nice to have a storny sky, I had been waiting for this.

    – cclaude

  • Damienne Bingham
    Damienne Bingham8 months ago

    Beautiful image! The tones and the type of sculpture really create a surreal quality. Wonderful stuff!

  • Thank you, glad you like it.

    – cclaude

  • Georgie Hart
    Georgie Hart8 months ago


    Beautifully done

  • Thank you for the feature. Much appreciated.

    – cclaude

  • ©FoxfireGallery -  C.Hummel
    ©FoxfireGaller...8 months ago

    Striking sculpture and magnificent landscape photograph. I just love this

  • Thanks for stopping by. Glad you love it.

    – cclaude

  • Rickster1
    Rickster18 months ago

    Blockbuster Imagery CC ~ True art of mono throughout the tone of frame
    Rick

  • Thank you very much. Your comments are much appreciated.

    – cclaude

  • m-mission
    m-mission8 months ago

    Brilliant image!

  • Thank you for visiting.

    – cclaude

  • Rene Hales
    Rene Hales8 months ago

    Wonderful image!

  • Thabk you so much!

    – cclaude

  • OntheroadImage
    OntheroadImage8 months ago

    very nice indeed.

  • Glad you like it. Thanks for visiting.

    – cclaude