A woman with two boys, and a ship in the background: where was this photograph taken? Send your thoughts on this Mystery Photo to elliott@brack.net, and tell us in which hometown you live.
The last Mystery Photo was easy pie for some sleuthers. Allan Peel of San Antonio, Tex. wrote:: “Today’s mystery is of the sculpture Les Braves (translation: The Brave in French) by French sculptor Anilore Banon (1957 –). In 2004, the French government erected Les Braves as part of the 60th anniversary to honor the American landing and battle along Omaha Beach. The three sculptures stand in the center of the beach close to the original 1945 Omaha Beach War Monument (not visible). They are ‘Wings of Hope’, ‘Rise of Freedom’ and the ‘Wings of Fraternity,’ poignant reminders of the brotherhood that bound the soldiers who fought to free France from the German forces.”
Susan McBrayer of Sugar Hill explained the three elements: “1) ‘The wings of Hope’ symbolizes the spirit that carried the men on June 6,1944. It’s meant to inspire and remind us that together it is always possible to change the future. 2) ‘Rise, Freedom!’ shows the example of those who rose against barbarity and encourages people to stand strong against all forms of inhumanity. 3) ‘The Wings of Fraternity’ reminds us of our responsibility towards others as well as ourselves.”
Also recognizing the memorial were Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; Stew Ogilvie, Lawrenceville; Ross Lenhart, Stone Mountain; Ruthie Lachman Paul, Norcross; Ken Hixson, Norcross; Barbara Dawson, Dahlonega; Lou Camerio, Lilburn; and George Graf, Palmyra, Va.
SHARE A MYSTERY PHOTO: If you have a photo that you believe will stump readers, send it along (but make sure to tell us what it is because it may stump us too!) Send to: elliott@brack.net and mark it as a photo submission. Thanks.
At Norcross Gallery and Studio, the exhibition “Pigments of the imagination” continues. Kathryn Heller tells a story in her brilliant graphite of a wood stork and a laughing gull; the drawing (right) is titled “The Encounter.” She laughingly says that the small seagull won! Attend the reception for the artists on June 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. the exhibit closes July 22.
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