I went out for a bit today, went to a local antique mall and bought a couple pieces. They had some great deals, the one booth was 50% off clearance, and I was able to get a set of three nesting bowls in the one style we collect, and for the price we usually pay for one, and another booth was 20% off. That is my kind of antique buying. Then I went out and shot a few pics. I stopped at this old cemetery and was fascinated by some of the old grave markers. As I edited it I was thinking, here it is, the first time I get outside in a while to take photos, and where do I go, to the cemetery. Anyway, I liked this one. It was so old I couldn't even read the markings on it. Based on another one that was dated 1820, I am guessing this one was probably a bit older.
nice processing and textures - the councils are taking down any leaning stones here and insisting others do - in case they fall on someone and they get sued
I like these "leaners" too Rick. They're so fascinating . . but usually can't read them anymore. Great shot of this and nice color tones. I also went antique shopping and bought a small table at a great price. :)
I love the effects you've done on this one. Out on the Darling Downs here in Queensland, we have a lot of my Grandma's family buried out that way... the Allora Cemetary has a lot of people in it that Mum knew when she was a child - and when Grandma was alive, she also knew.
Cemetaries are amazing places to go to find history.
Thanks for asking about Mary. She was helping her mom for a couple of weeks and now I think she is so busy with the holidays. She says she'll return, and I hope she does. She will be so touched you asked about her.
I stopped in at an old cemetary here awhile back and took some shots too. Many were from the same era as yours and some from the late 1600's and 1700's. They are truly fascinating as history goes- but also the one you can't read- for some reason are quite intriguing. Great shot.
Wow, that is kind of spooky and your editing/processing makes it even more so. I think antiques and cemetaries have alot in common. Glad you got such bargains! I love antique hunting.
I thought at first that it said "I think we all learn with age". Wishful thinking on my part - too bad I haven't learned to go get those bifocals I need. ;) Lovely tones.
As a child I had to walk passed a cemetere on my way to visit an aunt.. i did this quite often and was always afraid when walking next to it. I think I was actually afraid and maybe that's why I don't like to visit them.
but I don't mind looking at the pictures..
Wonderful title! My parents are buried in a country cemetery in which the earliest graves date back to the early 1800's. The stones are so worn down, it gives clear evidence that we can not prevent the inexorable advance of time.
Cemetaries are amazing places to go to find history.
Thanks for asking about Mary. She was helping her mom for a couple of weeks and now I think she is so busy with the holidays. She says she'll return, and I hope she does. She will be so touched you asked about her.
but I don't mind looking at the pictures..