interesting - I don't think there are any new cemeteries in the UK and many old ones are full - although most graves can be used for up to four people (of the same family). Most people get cremated these days.
I have never been privy to viewing a new cemetery. It sure tells a story -- death is inevitable for us all so partake of life while you may. Black and white photo reinforces how I look at the cemetery.
Minner meg om da den nye kirkegården i vårt område var ny. Syntes det så så stusslig ut med bare et par graver til å begynne med. Men nå er det et par store områder av plassen som er fulle allerede. Livets gang... God helg :)
I believe this is a first for me... I've never seen and "new" graveyard. As a matter of fact, I've never even thought of it. I love the fact that this photo is a b/w one. Perfect.
Never seen a "new" cemetery. Here , they're all very old . Strangely, this new one seems much sadder that the old places .Maybe because there's only a grave.
Add me to the list of those who've never seen a new cemetery. Eerie, especially in black and white. Maybe now I'll visit long-established cemeteries and wonder who was the first inhabitant.
Nitrist! Det var det første som slo meg. Eller har båren rett og slett falt av på veien? Jeg vet at den ikke er det, men graven ser så malplassert ut. Det er nok fordi omgivelsen ikke er slik jeg forbinder med en kirkegård. Konklusjonen må være at det ikke er kjekt å være den første!
It's almost an absurd picture. It takes a little bit of time to understand the meaning of. Quite eerie. I guess someone has to be the first. The picture brings out various reactions, which I think is great. It tells a strong emotional story.
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interesting - I don't think there are any new cemeteries in the UK and many old ones are full - although most graves can be used for up to four people (of the same family). Most people get cremated these days.
I feel as Gerald does, cremation seems to be the norm now but I guess graveyards will always exist.
It's not always best being the first :-0
I have never been privy to viewing a new cemetery. It sure tells a story -- death is inevitable for us all so partake of life while you may. Black and white photo reinforces how I look at the cemetery.
Minner meg om da den nye kirkegården i vårt område var ny. Syntes det så så stusslig ut med bare et par graver til å begynne med. Men nå er det et par store områder av plassen som er fulle allerede. Livets gang...
God helg :)
Bless them, they are pioneers, ground-breakers.
I wonder how long it will be before your nice new cemetery is full.
(Just today I went to a lecture and guided tour of Bedouin cemetery in the desert.)
Poignant.
It's eerie even though it is new and your shot conveys this. I prefer old spooky character filled graveyards..
I believe this is a first for me...
I've never seen and "new" graveyard.
As a matter of fact, I've never even thought of it.
I love the fact that this photo is a b/w one. Perfect.
Who'll be the first one in?
Seems appropriate to me to be a B&W photo.
Never seen a "new" cemetery. Here , they're all very old . Strangely, this new one seems much sadder that the old places .Maybe because there's only a grave.
Add me to the list of those who've never seen a new cemetery. Eerie, especially in black and white. Maybe now I'll visit long-established cemeteries and wonder who was the first inhabitant.
Ser ut til å være en flott kirkegård. både vakkert og trist..
men døden hører med til livet, ja jeg vet det.. men ikke alltid like lett å godta.. :)
Nitrist! Det var det første som slo meg. Eller har båren rett og slett falt av på veien? Jeg vet at den ikke er det, men graven ser så malplassert ut. Det er nok fordi omgivelsen ikke er slik jeg forbinder med en kirkegård. Konklusjonen må være at det ikke er kjekt å være den første!
God uke til deg!
Det første gravstedet får det nok litt trist. Siden du velger å legge bildet ut i B&W har du vel også gitt uttrykk for din mening med stedet..eller?
This is very eerie and the B@W makes it.
It's almost an absurd picture. It takes a little bit of time to understand the meaning of. Quite eerie. I guess someone has to be the first. The picture brings out various reactions, which I think is great. It tells a strong emotional story.
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