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holmertz (102760) 2015-02-21 7:52

Hello John,
It's only fitting that there is not a living soul seen in a place like this. These silent monuments are in their way expressive enough. The smoke from the distant factories remind us of life going on as usual elsewhere. You describe these as some of the less flamboyant memorials, but to me they are still reminders of how people who were successful and important in life wanted to keep their social status in death. There could not have been much discussions in those days about being cremated and having the ashes spread by the wind.
It's a dignified and elegant photo with excellent light and very fine colours of the sky.
Kind regards,
Gert

Gerrit (62042) 2015-02-21 12:38

Hello John,
great atmosphere in this view over the cemetery with the smoke of the city in the background.
Difficult but mysterious light.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

SnapRJW (31631) 2015-02-21 22:50

Hello John - The winter light and starkness of the trees is a combination that works exceptionally well here. The mood is somber and perfectly fitting for the subject. Here in the silent necropolis life doesn't exist, dreams and hopes lay buried beneath snow and soil. Your shot seems to encapsulate this verse from Ecclesiastes

Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun.

And on that note... have a pleasant Sunday!

Warm regards

Rosemary

Royaldevon (85932) 2015-02-22 1:33

Hello John,

It's a sombre scene in many ways but, somehow, the billowing smoke seems to be trumpeting a message of defiance. The tall memorials, then appear like tall chimneys in their own right, just about to continue the message!
A very well composed shot which loses nothing by the coolness of the sky and the covering of snow.

Have a good Sunday,
Bev :-)

jhm (211736) 2015-02-22 3:54

Dag John,

Cemeteries have sometimes wonderful statues in blueor white stone.
On 35 Km of my home is a specially cemetery, "Campo Santo"
Campo Santo
Great architecture picture.
Sharpness and clarity are of high quality.
Composition and presentation are pleasant.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

Nicou (193806) 2015-02-22 5:07

Hello

superbe vue de ce cimetière avec de chaque côté les tombes quelle vue et iamge sueprbe cpatage très mystérieux.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

macjake (98456) 2015-03-20 5:19

Hi John
ah...its great to be back on TE! I've heard there have been some major glitches on the site while I was away...it seems to have cleared up? I'm having no problems at all, which is strange for me lol

as for this photo, well, i'll have to add it to my places to see as it looks to be very photogenic.

really like the way you composed the scene, it has a very large open feel to it, you made the space inside the small frame appear larger.

excellent clouds, and excellent atmosphere.
makes me wonder what this place is like at night. is it accessable at night? or is it locked up?

fine post, great to see your shots once again
cheers
craig

annjackman (23019) 2015-03-23 3:14

Hello John,
I am still catching up with TE and this is one that I missed from you. The coldness suits the subject and somehow the plume of smoke also adds to the graveyard atmosphere. The trees to the side and the watery light coming through the clouds seem important elements. A place that I might avoid in the darkness!
Best wishes, Ann