This grieving woman stands at the back of Riverside Cemetery in Waterbury, Connecticut. She is one of my favorite statues there because she is strong and dignified and elegant despite her grief. I noticed Sunday that her form mirrors the form of the tree behind her. It seemed to me in a romantic moment that somehow nature was sympathizing with humanity here.
Skywatch Friday
Skywatch Friday
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You are very creative. And very observant. This is a beautiful statue, and you have captured it beautifully too. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, both the picture and the text:)
ReplyDeleteA Great capture Sandy! I can totally see if similarities!
ReplyDeleteBeautitiful photo. The background is almost like a backdrop and not real. The sky is so vivid.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, and post Sandy.
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ReplyDeletethe trees remind me of a chapel... i wonder if this was planned or just sort of happened...
ReplyDeleteGreat picture as always!
I like the comparison of the grieving woman with the tree. The sky and tree provide a beautiful backdrop.
ReplyDeleteYou took the photo from just the right angle! Yes, the tree and statue are sympathetic to one another. Nice!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing how she does mirror the tree. Beautiful statue and the photograph with the sky and tree all work well together.
ReplyDeleteI like how you featured this one. She is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI see what you meen.She gets support from the tree.Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSandy, really nice shot. Tranquil indeed. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteSandy, I love the photo and the idea of the tree mirroring her shape and sympathizing with humanity!
ReplyDeleteYou are right about the tree and the statue. A very moving scene.
ReplyDeleteThanks to bring me there, I like to visit cimetery. One can find here something special, a writing, a sculpture like this one, a story that one tries to understand from perfect unknown people.
ReplyDeletenice entry, Sandy! happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteMy Skywatch entry is HERE!
You've composed this tableau perfectly. The tree echoing her posture and the cross is sublime.
ReplyDeleteThat is simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteyou know what? if my memory serves me right,i think i've seen this picture in one of my books.
ReplyDeleteFM-SWF#2-Point Edward
Neat picture and statue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy, you have a fine picture here. I can almost feel the sadness of this woman.
ReplyDeleteHappy SkyWatch, I'm doing it again this week (Little Photo Place). Not nearly as pretty as your Connecticut sky but I did find sky.
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How very lovely...perfect SWF.
ReplyDeleteGood photo and nice post for sky watch Friday.
ReplyDeleteDignified and elegant the perfect words to describe this beautiful scripture.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend Sandy! :)
Nice way to capture the statue with the sky in the background for SWF. Looked very peaceful and quiet. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat opservation! Brings me chills.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo an amazing shot
ReplyDeleteHappy SWF!
touching pose, love the silohuetted trees
ReplyDeleteit represents how we too should accept our cross. nice post sandy. simple yet very striking.
ReplyDeleteSheer grace, Sandy
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a Liz Story song : Church of trees. This is lovely.
ReplyDeleteShe looks so sad but the statue is beautiful in that setting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful lady and picture!
ReplyDeleteSad, but beautiful capture.
ReplyDeleteTrue, I can see it. How neat!
ReplyDeleteGreat image and text, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Your description says it all. It's a wonderful photo and so marvelous for SWF. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteInteresting observation/beautiful statue. I wonder if the statue is of the Virgin Mary since there is a cross with it?
ReplyDeleteThat's a very beautiful picture !
ReplyDeleteMmmmm pretty photo, very effective.
ReplyDeleteSo it does, beautiful Sandra.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a statue for all the women who lived and suffered because their men, sons, brothers, uncles sacrificided their lives and died. Too sad, unfair!
ReplyDeleteLike this one, very strong composition.
ReplyDeleteHow very beautiful. I love this photo. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteShe's just lovely, and the tree looks as if it wants to reach out and comfort her: such a lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteCemetery art is some of my favourite; I can spend hours in the old graveyards.
So many nowadays have forgotten the dignity of grief. This is a perfect reminder.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully composed SWF post and image, Sandy.
ReplyDeletePosting late again! Beautiful image!
ReplyDeleteThat blue sky is the perfect background to really show her off.
ReplyDeleteFanastic shot, very appropriate for this time of year. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Regina In Pictures
The angle of shot highlights the foreground and tilt the head up to the blue sky as befits the grieving statue. Nice choice of subject. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, eloquent ...
ReplyDelete:-Daryl
That's a statue after my own heart. I'd love to have that in miniature.
ReplyDeletePeace - D
Looking through your eyes is a delight! Thank you ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Very special post and wonderfully evocative picture
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me with your verse and eyes!
ReplyDeleteGot a little "happy" for ya' over at my place!
Hi Sandy, the photo of your statue is magnificent, truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful shot. I agree, it's a great statue. It's like she has gracefully accepted the death of a loved one.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sandy, i almost miss this. :) the statue is awesome... as in, it looks like real...
ReplyDeletegreat choice for the sky watch. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteIncredible observation! and she is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA very peaceful picture , almost contemplative.
ReplyDeleteVery enjoyable, thank you for sharing.
She is lovely. And a bit sad.
ReplyDeleteSandy, this is a wonderful statue and you have described her so well. The background with the blue of eternity and the tree for life so well done.
ReplyDeleteAs I was reading your journaling, I was thinking the same thing about the tree behind her. Great minds thinking alike. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteSandy
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful sky as background of a lovely symbol of faith!
Have a nice week!
Luiz
Thanks for being here.