City of the Dead 14 by raven_nightmares
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Canon 10D + Sigma 28-300mm Hyperzoom (at 115mm)
ISO 400 f5.6 1/750
Nature swarming over death...sucking it dry...and turning it into life again. A circle, definitely...carrying on for all eternity in a beautiful dance.
Comments (25)
ilutegija
life and death... its circle, hand in hand... beautiful expression Stephen...
logiloglu
where do you find such places ? so very wonderful and mystic. excellent capture. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
Ikarius
Really beautiful picture! I like the differences between the graves and crucifixes of our two countries. Well, in my opinion, this picture shows the living side, not the dead. Very well seen!
glix70
Wonderfull celtic cross so mystic, I love the texture... symbol of life and transformation!!! Great shot dear friend!!! :)
WandM
There's nothing to do in order to Be. Beautiful atmosphere.
Mikan
Great great detail - this cross that have passed the centuries like some creeds of men...
smartgirl172
Wow, Stephen, that's breathtaking!!!
kiresiwel
Your right about the circle of life. It is a never ending process. Perfect sentiment for this imagery.
inkraven
I always found the concept of burial to be contridictory to the circle of life, as it were. When we pass away, we're flesh..fading flesh. Deteriorating. Im sure its good to have something to recall our loved ones by..a stone, a mausoleum. But do we really need to preserve this body? Why not return it to that which gave it a soul to begin with. So yes, I cheer at nature slowly reclaiming herself :)
darkpoodle
i love this whole series of photos. it sounds corny, but they convey an atmosphere of both age and timelessness somehow.
Kropot
Oh, yes, I need to return with my new cam, you showed the way :) Perfect shot.
snottling1
The whole series is excellent...it's one as well. The composistion and crop is really perfect!
Lalani
Ah, this is gorgeous.. the compo and tones are wonderful, excellent work Stephen =)
WiserAngel
that is a very cool Celtic cross. Nice photo.
Carly
Awesome shot! You have such an amazing eye for detail. I have a Celtic Cross very similar to this hanging in my front entrance. Great light and nice saturation. Brilliant!
addiek
Sorry, I don't see the circle of life (except in the case of watching a live someone breathed to life by God who is our life) growing old over a long period of time. Or maybe the floral health or the lushness of a maggot or compost?.) Reincarnation sucks & Nazi's gave the cross a spin. The inevitability of death itself has it's own questions. You found a fancified concrete version of the answer to these questions. Like a shield for the ancient Celts.
cynlee
my ashes will help feed the circle someday... don't see much celtic design out here in these small town cemeteries... very nice!! :]
elscar
Stunning and powerful.... This pic has strength and movement in it..
Akinom
Hey, I just bought me a book about celtic design yesterday... as I love it so much! Also my kids love it... my son even wears a wee celtic cross made of silver on a necklace. It looks similar to this one :o) Thanks for sharing this brilliant shot, Stephen!
Augostino
Beautiful...and thought provoking.
LadyAya
Amazing Celtic cross!!! Fantastic Shot!!!
unzy
Ah ! a celtic cross, here we return to the roots of our common culture. Thanks for sharing this beautiful shot my friend !
mushypea
very nice shot.
Michelle A.
Theres a wonderful richness in this photo, both in color (rich earthy tones) and design of the cross..... a lovely shot.
Niutek
Some would call it 'danse macabre' but not you! :D The composition here really echoes your words... Wonderful.