I like the mournful expression on his face. In recent days his expression has been remeniscient of my moods. Wishing for something, hopes and desires unrequited.
Ok, so more photos from my trip to Bellefontaine Cemetery. I have about a week or so’s worth of these, then hopefuly onto more newer stuff.
This angel reminds me of what I would expect to appear before the empty tomb of Christ, proclaiming, "He is not here, He is risen as He said!".
This one was more weathered than most, and the figure has a distinctly medieval look about the face and hair.
A close up of the photo posted on the 13th. My favorite of this figure.
I like the way the trees frame her figure, and the way the stature leans slightly forward. I think it may need cropping a little, to center the image, but I’m not sure.
The colors of Autumn and the soft muted tones of grey colored stone. I like the expression of her face and folds of her robe and the way the weatherd stone adds depth to the piece.
Of all the locations in Saint Louis that I have photographed, the two cemeteries in North Saint Louis are my favorite. In the Fall, few places are more beautiful. The quiet atmousphere and surrounding sculpture is a rare place of beauty and repose.
These kind of images are, by far, the most affecting for me. There is something about the worn and weathered look of a face that speaks of care and long suffering.
We visited the Bellefontaine Cemetery last friday. I couldn’t bring myself to convert this next set of photos to black and white. The colors of Fall have been gorgeous.
The color version of this image is warmer, but I find I like both images equally well. Neither one is the same, and each show a different side.
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The front facade of the Lafayette Park United Methodist Church.
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Detail of a cross on the Lafayette Park United Methodist Church.
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Another view of that ball. This photo reminds me of the Oct 10th, 2005 Frazz strip about wanting to fly. I do love that strip. A friend pointed out how much like Bill Waterson the artwork was. It does have Calvin and Hobbes moments. Man, I miss that strip.
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How often have you had this problem? A soccer ball does you no good if its stuck on the roof. ;)
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