France Normandy

Les Braves: the iconic Omaha Beach sculpture

Shot
2012
05/27
Publication
2023
01/04
NIKON D90, 11.0-16.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/8.0 1/125, ISO 200
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The Les Braves sculpture on Omaha Beach, photographed in the golden light of sunset. The three metal structures rise from the sand like sails unfurled toward the sky, paying tribute to the courage of soldiers who landed here on June 6, 1944 to liberate Europe.

Les Braves sunset, Omaha Beach memorial, steel sculpture, D-Day monument, Normandy beach