Give Peace a Chance, a photo from Merseyside, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

The title reflects the significance of this memorial.

This memorial was unveiled by Julian and Cynthia Lennon on what would have been John Lennon's 70th Birthday. It is the European Peace Monument and the fact that it dedicated to John is a fitting tribute to John’s enduring message of peace.

It is located opposite the Echo Arena, near Albert Dock, maybe a good place to consider your memories of John and the possibility of world peace.

We passed this beautiful memorial as we were walking to meet up with our friends for our TE get-together in Liverpool. I must admit, it gave me a lump in my throat! I tried to include part of the wheel, almost like a halo around the memorial. Have I gone too far ...!

Thank you for sharing the photograph. I wish you a peaceful day, Bev :-)

ChrisJ, papagolf21, ikeharel, cornejo, jhm, pajaran, jean113, DisAccount, GyurMaster, alvaraalto, COSTANTINO trouve(nt) cette note utile

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rbassin (27472) 2016-03-01 2:51

hello Beverley
une très belle photo avec ce monument qui évoque la paix. Angle de vue bien choisi.
Bonne journée
Roland

ChrisJ (171888) 2016-03-01 2:54

Hi Bev

Such a sad a stupid waste of a very talented man. Even 35+ years later after his murder, Lennon's legacy lives on. A good upward pov on the colorful beetle sculpture decorating the Ferris Wheel, not to be confused with beatle! Tfs!

papagolf21 (152607) 2016-03-01 3:12

Bonjour, chère amie Bev,
Félicitations pour cette très belle mise en image.
Un cadrage de haute qualité.
Bravo.
Amitiés.
Philippe

cornejo (61504) 2016-03-01 3:18

Hi Bev, very good picture of this beautiful and interesting composition with the monument to John Lennon, very well captured in this beautiful image with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly realized, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good evening and happy week.
Best wishes from southern Spain.
Angel.

mjw364 (1466) 2016-03-01 3:25

Hello Bev

I think this is a very strong image compositionally and I like your chosen POV which places the peace memorial perfectly within the wheel that gives it a frame and a symbolic aura like some giant satellite dish transmitting peace to the world - shame the protestors we came across were not receptive to it.
Great image - I think this is possibly my favourite of yours, ever.

Have a good day.

Mike

ikeharel (113501) 2016-03-01 3:26

Hello Beverly,
The Beetle monument with the big-wheel as a backdrop's, was well premeditated POV, and a very colorful one.
The Liverpool-docks is all about the Beetle's heritage, I was there in 08/1993 long before the sad murder of the genius JL.
Every friday afternoon between 16:00 and 17:00 on our 88FM radio station, there is a series of the Beetle's tales and of course songs playing - somthing which our generation grew with.
Many thanks for sharing this one, nice composition.
Ike

*** P.S.
Most I loved the song "Martha-my-Dear" by PM, this represents their unique ability to introduce special harmonic's and variable beats in a simple played Jazz.

batalay (41261) 2016-03-01 3:51

Hello Bev,

What a timely photo during our descent down a slipper road, a virtual perfect storm in the Middle East. The angle you've chosen with the monument and the wheel could not be better.

Warm regards,

Bulent

holmertz (102846) 2016-03-01 4:01

Hello Bev,
This is an original monument which looked even more original until I realized that what looked like a ferris wheel being part of the monument actually is a ferris wheel standing further back ;-).
It would have been interesting to see one or two workshops from other angles.
Kind regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (221781) 2016-03-01 5:54

Ciao cara Bev, lovely composition with fantastic wheel, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Sergiom (117241) 2016-03-01 6:03

Bonjour Beverly,

Tu as réussi à bien capter l'atmosphère d'une fête foraine dans cette composition. J'aime beaucoup la juxtaposition des éléments colorés et majestueux.J'aime la profondeur de champs et le rendu des couleurs.

Amicalement

Serge

dkmurphys (79209) 2016-03-01 6:33

Hi Bev,
Interesting monument, an original work of art. I like the POV with the big wheel in the back. Well seen.

Daniel

Tue (92548) 2016-03-01 6:53

Hello Beverley,
What a beautiful photo of this memorial. It is so colourful and the musical notes leave no doubt to whom this peace monument is a tribute. You also made perfect use of the wheel in the background.
Lars

jean113 (27899) 2016-03-01 8:08

Hi Beverley,an excellent composition with the memorial filling the frame, backed by the curves of the big wheel, which in my opinion strengthens the composition even more.
The colours of the memorial are quite unusual but quite beautiful.
Certainly something to look for if I ever go to Liverpool again.
Thanks for sharing,regards Jean.

jemaflor (147300) 2016-03-01 9:03

Hi Bev,
well taken, nice composition with all these colors, perfect choice for a vertical presentation, sharpness is well managed, tfs.

king (4242) 2016-03-01 11:35

Hello Beverley,
Nice statue in combination with the wheel.
Sitting in the wheel the chance for peace is great. No one can nag other persons.
Have a nice evening,
Huub

mkamionka (74637) 2016-03-01 12:04

Hi Bev,
my new upload from Liverpool as well refers to the Beatles in a way.
Interesting spot. I never went this far towards the wheel. I guess I should also to actually ride the wheel as it may create some opportunities for photography.
Very nice subject here and I believe not that well known. The context of the big wheel is quite attractive.
Very well spotted!!

It appears our meeting was quite fruitful!
M

lousat (139362) 2016-03-01 14:26

Hi Bev,great capture of this memorial dedicate to the peace,interesting structure celebrating the Lennon birthday,a message of hope taken in great way,very sharp and bright,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

GyurMaster (24840) 2016-03-01 23:15

Dear Beverley,

You managed to work out an excellent composition with the giant wheel in the background. The light conditions weren't easy as I see, but neither the highlights are burned out, nor the shadows are blacked out. Nice picture.

Best Regards,
György

Nicou (193806) 2016-03-02 0:46

Hello

Comme une boule avec les notes de musique quelle vue et image quelle compo et captage superbe avec la roue en fond impressionnant cela fait tourner la têtes.
Bravo et belle journée
Nicou

jhm (211736) 2016-03-02 3:39

Hello Bev,

Give Peace a Chance, what a beautiful title, today must we very far look for find peace.
I hope for us children and grandchildren and great grandchildren that we never get a WAR.
I am very pessimistic for the future.
You choose a very well angle with the nice details of the statue and big wheel.
Composition and presentation are very nice.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-03-02 12:56

Hello Bev,
An interesting memorial for John Lennon of his sun and first wife.
A monument for peace dedicated to John Lennon. Is obvious. I do still remember the Bed In For Peace in Amsterdam.
Fascinating is the different style of John and Yoko that time and this monument.
I like your presentation with the Ferris wheel on the background.
Groet ROB

eldancer1 (36343) 2016-03-03 7:35

Beautiful memorial and very fitting as remembrance to an icon, I also like that song. Great pov making the memorial even more massive symbol. Good lighting and nice details. Well done, tfs.

COSTANTINO (116674) 2016-03-13 11:12

Hello dear BEVERLEY and have a nice time
and a happy new week
original version with a title that reflects the
significance of this memorial
I liked it very much
regards
costantino