Matt Ford’s photo has been retweeted more than 2,000 times and has scored 1,000 favorites and counting.
@HemlockMartinis @nanaslugdiva that is exceptionally cool and powerful.
— no justice no peace (@javachik) December 6, 2013
He shared a couple of other photos from the South African embassy in Washington, D.C.
@margafret Here's another one in landscape, use whichever you'd like: pic.twitter.com/EXluevFbLL
— Matt Ford (@fordm) December 6, 2013
Another shot outside the South African embassy in DC: pic.twitter.com/uMIsescOK7
— Matt Ford (@fordm) December 6, 2013
Others also captured images of the shadow.
Outside the South African embassy in DC: flag is at half-mast and the statue of Mandela throws a big shadow pic.twitter.com/3grewjLRBx
— mediachameleon (@mediachameleon) December 6, 2013
As his statue casts a large shadow on the South African embassy, a couple mourns Nelson Mandela's death. pic.twitter.com/3sv5dmaQZT
— Cam Thompson (@CamThompsonCBS6) December 6, 2013
Shadow of Mandela statue at the South African Embassy in DC. RT @mullenphoto: #Mandela @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/9ns2R1FUP5
— Krista, Chaotic Jewish ??????? (@lechatsavant) December 5, 2013
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