Colonial Cemetery by bmac62
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This photo is of the east wall of Colonial Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia. The town was founded in 1733. This is its oldest existing cemetery and used for 103 years between 1750-1853. There were 12,000 burials recorded here but only 700 markers exist today. The headstones mounted on the wall were knocked down over time and since no one knew where their actual plot was they were mounted on the wall years ago for preservation.
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Comments (14)
wysiwig
I find cemeteries fascinating. Sometimes the stones tell stories. A great shot of 'the wall'. Its nice that they cared enough to preserve the markers. Too bad about the grave locations. Sometimes cemeteries keep maps of the locations.
kgb224
Superb capture Bill. God bless.
durleybeachbum
Most interesting. In our local one, if something falls or is vandalised the council don't step in unless the relatives ask. Something to do with Health and Safety!
helanker
Such a great idea to do that. It is even decorative. Excellent shot :)
Faemike55
Somber but beautiful view
jendellas
I find the writing on the stones fascinating. Lovely B/W photo.
bobrgallegos
Great capture and narrative Bill! a very somber capture!
FredNunes
Impressive especially in black and white Bill!
auntietk
Nice b&w conversion! I like how this turned out. That was such an interesting thing to see. I remember it being quite warm that day!
X-PaX
Very nice capture Bill.
I like the monochrome look very much. It works very well with this kind of photos.
RodS
I think the black & white adds a moody and historic feel to this photo, Bill. Superbly composed, and wonderful tonal quality.
moochagoo
Quite interesting story.
aksirp
very interesting cemetery wall, well done with the DOF along the wall, perfect in b/w I like this kind of photo!
kenmo
Looks brilliant in b&w...