My World Tuesday: Sorrow, Grief, Belief

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This sculpture adorning a grave site at Riverside Cemetery in Waterbury, Connecticut, is one of my favorite subjects to photograph. There is so much heart and life in this figure. She is so young, yet so sad. She writes, "He shall live" on the smooth and shiny granite. I swear she really wants to believe it.

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  1. So beautiful and so moving! Makes you wonder what the story behind it is. Wonderful photos as always, Sandy! Hope you have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  2. Very fascinating sculpture and your photos are really wonderful, Sandy!

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  3. Beautiful shots. She does look familiar. have you shown her to us before?

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  4. I'm always amazed at the talent needed to do sculpture. I took a class once and tried to sculpt my young son's head-it was difficult!

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  5. The statue is very touching, and you have captured her well.

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  6. This statue is very emotional and photographed so well.

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  7. Very nice sculpture with lot of expressions.

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  8. I want to believe it too.

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  9. The sculptor is very talented and knows how to evoke strong emotions. You photographed it very well!

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  10. such a powerful sculpture. i felt a little pinch in my heart.

    have a lovely week.

    www.ewok1993.wordpress.com

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  11. Sandy: Wonderfully captured with photographic excellence.

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  12. Of course he will live, in her heart.

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  13. Wonderful photos, I would never have guessed they were from a cemetary.

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  14. Beautiful and so moving...

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  15. That is beautiful. The way you've photographed the sculpture gives it a 'Rodin' feel--one that touches the heart to the core, and then the words melt it.

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  16. What a graceful and beautiful sculpture.

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  17. Lot of emotions in that face and pose. You captured them well.

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  18. Dear Sandy--
    I've seen some of your other photos of this art before on your blog and it always moves me. I can see why you love it!

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  19. i love the different angles you've shared with us. each photo is full of emotions.

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  20. I'm very intrigued by unusual statuary!!sandy this creates so much pathos.

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  21. if i too saw it here, ill definitely take a shot of it. so nice. i also like the old faded paint of the girl. adds character.

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  22. That is a poignant yet uplifting sculpture. Beautiful!

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  23. I believe it-just looking at the pics and reading your words gave me chills.

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  24. The top photo is amazingly intriguing.. You just can't tell what is happening with the sculpture/statue until you scroll down to the other pics....

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  25. This sculpture is incredible. A simple gesture, yet so emotional.

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  26. what a touching and emotive sight. hugs from london.

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  28. Sandy,
    it makes a heart ache. Stunning.

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  29. very poignant. You can feel her sadness. beautifully sculpted too.

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  30. Oh how exquisite. You have done a beautiful job photographing her as well.

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  31. The mother of your late student would feel the same too. So young, what a waste.

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  32. And yet he is probably dead, but she obviously lives!

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