Some people don't care for their loved ones' graves... Here in our country, we really make it a point to take care of it. Symbolic of how much we miss and still remember our dear departed ones.
I love cemeteries and memorial artwork... and no, not because I'm a ghost investigator... in fact, cemeteries as a whole are NOT reportedly haunted. If you look through most true ghost stories, the "ghost" haunts where the person they represented lived, worked, played, visited, or passed on... not where they are interred.
I like cemeteries because they are quiet places of reflection... and yes, as you've illustrated, places of art and beauty.
We don't have gravesites in our family - we cremate, but we have a tradition of mixing the ashes into the garden (it's sterile), for a sort of lasting memory.
More grave images are here.
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I remember my mom's grave...
ReplyDeleteLovely shot! Happy WW!
Some people don't care for their loved ones' graves... Here in our country, we really make it a point to take care of it. Symbolic of how much we miss and still remember our dear departed ones.
ReplyDeleteGreat WW, Sandy!
Whoa what an awesome shot!
ReplyDeletei remember my father's grave...nice close up shot.
ReplyDeletewonderful shot!
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a beautiful image... again!
ReplyDeleteI remember my Grandpa's grave..I love him dearly..
ReplyDeleteGreat dramatic shot!
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beautiful--I love what the aging process has done to that. Great color.
ReplyDeleteIn land scarce Singapore, we don't find many graves, most of the dead are cremated.
ReplyDeletesimply beautiful! A complete poem...
ReplyDeleteYes, love does remember. Very well done. Have a great WW. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shot. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI really, really love this. Who knew you could capture such emotion in a static figure... but there it is.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot...Very dramatic.
ReplyDeleteWow, that really is lovely!
ReplyDeleteoooh - cool shot. I love graveyard photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo Sandy. I love it! Happy WW
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot! Love what the weather did to the skin of the sculpture!
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Thats interesting shot! Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. It is framed very well.
ReplyDeleteThis will make you stop and think about what life is....and where we go. I really like the closeup.
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i'll be on my nephew's grave this coming all souls day! I miss him terribly :(:(:(
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This is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMine is up too.
wow ... such an emotionally powerful shot. love it!
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It's just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI also find graveyards as an interesting place to take photos!
ReplyDeletePowerful pic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo.
ReplyDeletecool shot! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteFantastic picture. I love the colours.
ReplyDeletethat is a breathtaking shot very nice!
ReplyDeleteoh it reminds me of my father's grave..happy WW!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture!
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Beautiful! And, the expression is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a dramatic shot! The emotion was captured well - even if the subject is a statue. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible foto - my mouth is still on the floor. Excuse me. I've got to pick it up.
ReplyDeletewow love the tear effect
ReplyDeleteWhat a gripping image...I love it. Happy WW and thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteLovely. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteSandy, I love the weathering. Nice shot. And yes, love remembers. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting shot. They eyes of the statue shows a thousand words (= Thanks for dropping by, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very powerful image, great photo.
ReplyDeleteI love cemeteries and memorial artwork... and no, not because I'm a ghost investigator... in fact, cemeteries as a whole are NOT reportedly haunted. If you look through most true ghost stories, the "ghost" haunts where the person they represented lived, worked, played, visited, or passed on... not where they are interred.
ReplyDeleteI like cemeteries because they are quiet places of reflection... and yes, as you've illustrated, places of art and beauty.
Great art, great shot.I love ypur writing. I'll be visiting again.
ReplyDeleteThat is an incredible shot...neglect from cleaning adds life to that angel.
ReplyDeleteThere's so much to this shot...it's better than seeing it in person.
ReplyDeletegreat shot. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. I think cemetery sculptures can be some of the best subjects for photos.
ReplyDeleteShe needs a little clean up !
ReplyDeleteThat's and amazing shot! Happy WW and thanks for visiting mine :)
ReplyDeletegreat photo, call me weird but I have always liked grave photos. thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing statue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot! Happy WW! :-)
ReplyDeletesadness in those eyes is brilliant
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing picture!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot. Haunting.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have gravesites in our family - we cremate, but we have a tradition of mixing the ashes into the garden (it's sterile), for a sort of lasting memory.
wow...great picture...makes you think!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a stunning photo! Happy WW.
ReplyDeletethat´s a real great shot. happy ww
ReplyDeleteooo, that's an excellent photo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the close up on the statue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the close up on the statue.
ReplyDeleteI love that image - that photo. See ya.
ReplyDeleteThats a really great shot.
ReplyDeleteYou did such a beautiful job capturing the essence of this sculpture. It is heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteAnother nice shot, sandy. It is cool for me because I know where this is.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I couldn't get that link to work:(
Wow, how very cool - it almost looks like the image is crying... Happy WW! :)
ReplyDeleteSandy, that is a very outstanding photo! I love it!
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That is a cool shot
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shot, great ww.
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Interesting photo!
ReplyDeleteI was recently at a funeral. Those statues are so stoic.
ReplyDeletevery wonderful shot.
ReplyDeleteBelated WW! :)
Wow, so beautiful. That is amazing.
ReplyDeleteA very evocative shot - I find old graveyards fascinating. Don't know what that says about me, LOL. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photo! That statue seems to be so sad...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeletewow, a wonderful picture. happy ww
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful picture!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.