Do I ever hang out with live people?

[Wicked Dark]

yeah, well. Sometimes.

Actually my husband indulged my love of old cemeteries today. He's used to it by now. This is the Old Hill Burying Ground in Concord, Mass. Established 1673, oldest grave is 1677. Some of the best stone carving I've ever seen is in this graveyard. Amazing work. Real artistry. Here are two of my favorite shots. And yeah, Bambi wants a color version already! :laughing:

http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Graves-and-Cemeteries/Graven-Images/i-FBRjzm6/0/XL/Face-DancesKristenSmithJuly-03-XL.jpg

http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Graves-and-Cemeteries/Graven-Images/i-htV2nnd/0/XL/Dying-XL.jpg

Concord, Lincoln and Lexington are the towns that had some of the earliest battles in the American War for Independence and it was a timely visit for sure.

[edG]

love the tones, texture and contrast, second shot really gives me the feel of its age (excellent comp)

[Iguanasan]

Nice shots. These are some interesting looking old carvings. I wonder what the various symbols mean.

[Wicked Dark]

Thanks guys. Yeah, I was so happy no one cut the grass by those stones. It totally made the shot. I was standing on the sidewalk against a brick wall that holds back the hill the graveyard is on, so those stones are at about chest height.

Here's a color shot for you Bambi -

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/5900880724_3c3ac6dbcf_b.jpg

[Matt K.]

the not so life ones at least stand still .. lovely images ...

[asnow]

Love the tones and textures. I really like number 2, as you said the tall grass really helps make this picture. By the way really prefer it in B&W.

[JAS_Photo]

Very cool set! I love looking at old gravestones and wondering about the lives of the people there. These in a way remind me of illuminated manuscripts. I like that skull with wings in the last one but favour Photo #2.

[Wicked Dark]

Thanks guys. I just can't stay outta them.

[Marko]

It's good to know you DO hang out w/live people, lol.

[Wicked Dark]

Yeah I sometimes do. :)