Long Shadows

Including my own, in the lower right corner. While I was scanning the photo, I was listening to a debate on gun control. I couldn't help but note that sign, which I tried unsuccessfully to work around, which forbids firearms in the cemetery.

Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, Louisiana

Shot with Pentax K1000, Pentax 28mm lens, Fujifilm 200

[bkb in the city]

Great shot. I won't get into the debate but why would anyone bring a firearm into the cemetery

[Diane]

@bkbinthecity Thanks for your comment. I didn't want to start a political discussion, either, but that is exactly what I was wondering!

[katy]

Nice shot with terrific composition!. Love all the shadows!

[joey d.Muli]

yes,love the shadows and 'bout the gun(?)--they will probably shoot if they see a ghost...lol !

[Jennifer C]

gun control- I hope there is some progress made in the debate in the USA, it's a crazy world. This is a lovely image, love the long shadows

[Carolyn Sue]

love the perspective and angle you took. Feels quiet and peaceful!

[Michelle]

I think gun control is at so many people's hearts either for or against. Living in Scotland, I see the benefits that we have from gun control. Most dont have that insight. We live in a troubled world, I feel for America right now, far to many deaths, its heart breaking. Beautiful photo.

[bruni]

Wouldn't expect to find a police plakate forbidding guns at a cemetere..
love the deep shadows in this picture.

[Sue Boyd]

Love the sunlight in this shot, it adds mood to a sombre place.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It does seem to be an odd request- what if someone is from the military and is receiving a 21 gun salute at their burial? Nice shot though.

[Diane]

@olivetreeann I wondered that as well, since it is a military cemetery administered by the VA. The only 21-gun salute I've ever seen there was a fake one staged for a movie.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@eudora I was at a funeral many years ago now, where they had one. 7 soldiers and 3 rounds. Goosebumps and tears!

[Caryn]

Great shadows!