Imagine - Stawberry Fields Forever
by Allen Beatty
Title
Imagine - Stawberry Fields Forever
Artist
Allen Beatty
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Photograph - Photographs
Description
Strawberry Fields is a living memorial to the world-famous singer, songwriter and peace activist, John Lennon. During his career with the Beatles and in his solo work, Lennon's music gave hope and inspiration for world peace and his memory and mission lives on in Strawberry Fields.
This tranquil section of Central Park was named after one of Lennon's favorite songs, "Strawberry Fields Forever." Recorded in 1966, the song's title comes from an orphanage in Liverpool, England where Lennon used to go to play with the children. His aunt, who raised him, disapproved but he insisted it was, "nothing to get hung about." Hence, the song's famous lyric.
Strawberry Fields was officially dedicated on October 9, 1985, the 45th anniversary of Lennon's birth. Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono Lennon, worked with landscape architect Bruce Kelly and Central Park Conservancy to create a meditative spot. The mosaic was created by Italian craftsmen and given as a gift by the city of Naples. Based on a Greco-Roman design, it bears the word of another of Lennon's songs: Imagine. A designated Quiet Zone in the Park, the memorial is shaded by stately American elms and lined with benches. In the warmer months, flowers bloom all around the area. Along the path near the mosaic, you'll find a bronze plaque that lists the 121 countries that endorse Strawberry Fields as a Garden of Peace.
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March 17th, 2019
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Michael Hoard
Congratulations Allen!!!! Your sensational and masterful photograph titled "Imagine Strawberry Fields Forever" has been featured on the group home page Music CD Cover Designs!!!! This extraordinary composition has been group administrator selected as a home page feature Photo of The Day!!!! Magnificent and Superior!!!! L, Fav, Cheers, Group Administrator, Michael Hoard
Allen Beatty replied:
Michael, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Music CD Cover Designs Group
Barbra Telfer
Allen, Great detailed capture of this dedication to John Lennon in Central Park in NY. Very interesting description also I really enjoyed reading it