Rest in Peace

April 3, 2009 in Photography

While I don’t think the teddy has been there since 1897 it’s a nice thing for someone to have wired to the shrub. Can’t make out much of the writing… ( 93 of 365)

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April 10, 2009 at 7:45 pm

Karen S. (klsbear)

Touching and heartbreaking all in one – a super capture.

April 6, 2009 at 1:46 pm

Lorri

Very evocative shot, Ellen. The contrasts are wonderful, in multiple ways.

April 6, 2009 at 8:08 am

oneshotbeyond

that’s a very interesting find!

April 6, 2009 at 6:22 am

cindydyer

I really love this shot. Very moody, very tender, very sweet.

April 5, 2009 at 1:14 pm

Kinda sad and sweet all at once.

April 5, 2009 at 12:05 pm

Julie McLeod

A wonderful and curious find! You managed a very uncluttered background which adds to the melancholy feel. And your desaturated processing is perfect for the scene. I really love this.

April 4, 2009 at 12:34 pm

Bobbie

As I looked at this photo, I felt myself choking up. From the dates, it’s clearly the grave of a child; and more than a century later, someone cared enough to leave a teddy bear. Your processing highlights the sense of melancholy.

April 4, 2009 at 10:12 am

Lisa

Old graves/ grave stones are so interesting and give rise to so many more questions. Your processing is perfect for the mood of the shot.

April 4, 2009 at 9:47 am

~Val

Wow – very provocative photo. Interesting how the bear’s fur matches the headstone – aren’t toy bears usually brown?

I think it’s a more sweet photo than sad…this thought that someone remembered this person and cared enough to share a comforting toy is a nice gesture.

April 4, 2009 at 9:04 am

Linda

So interesting, I would love to know the story behind that – I’m sure there is one.

April 4, 2009 at 7:36 am

Debra

Wonderful shot; I like old cemetaries. the bear really is odd there. Really like the tone.

April 4, 2009 at 4:55 am

KimR.

Sad but sweet, this photo depicts different emotions.

April 3, 2009 at 8:03 pm

Iona

Brings tears to my eyes. After all, like a writer, a photographer’s job is to evoke emotions – regardless of what kind of emotions. Once that is done, the artist’s job is done too. (That’s not original with me. I learned this little gem in the writer’s group I attended while living in the Seattle.) Swell presentation.