Carver's Photographic Journey: ABC Wednesday: Interred

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

ABC Wednesday: Interred

Cemeteries are a place where remains are interred.

It's ironic that I find cemeteries interesting because I prefer that my remains be scattered to the wind or composted.

I find it especially sad to see markers for children who died young.

This cemetery has interments from the American Revolutionary war period up through the present.

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29 comments:

Penelope Notes said...: Oh, how brief life seems to be at times! Such visits are both historically interesting and great reminders to appreciate our precious moments on earth.; March 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM
Whispering Thoughts said...: I don't have words to say that I am touched by this post.
Regards,
Ruby; March 13, 2012 at 11:12 AM
EG CameraGirl said...: Cemeteries are interesting to walk through, especially when they are well maintained.; March 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Meryl said...: You know I love cemeteries and this one sounds cool. It is sad seeing the stones of those who died so young...and that weeping willow is magnificent. These trees belong in cemeteries and graveyards, for the image and illusion of weeping. Have a great week.; March 13, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Jane and Chris said...: Thoughtful and respectful post.
Jane x; March 13, 2012 at 12:14 PM
anthonynorth said...: They can be such peaceful and beautiful places, can't they?; March 13, 2012 at 12:17 PM
photowannabe said...: I am always fascinated with graveyards and cemeteries.
Its such a beautiful and iconic was to celebrate life and death.; March 13, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Roger Owen Green said...: Oh, cemeteries are FASCINATING because of the history. I used to cut thru the local cemetery as a kid to get to the ball field. We also used to sled there (watch out for the tombstones); couldn't/wouldn't do it today.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team; March 13, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Leslie: said...: When we lived in the East, I used to wander through the cemeteries there and read the tombstones. The histories are fascinating. You don't find cemeteries here so much, as most people are cremated now. Great photos,

leslie
abcw team; March 13, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Hildred said...: So much history and poignancy in graveyards.; March 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM
Annie said...: I love visiting old cemeteries. You got some beautiful photos at this one. The child's grave is very poignant. I want to be composted too!; March 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Rajesh said...: Yes, cemetery of young kids makes us very sad.; March 13, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Ann said...: I do a considerable research for our family's geneology so cemeteries are a place I find facinating. This one is so pretty, great take on the letter I.
Ann; March 13, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Ragnhild said...: Seeing graves of small children is so sad. Graveyards have a special feel to them; a place of quiet, rest and of sadness.; March 13, 2012 at 4:02 PM
caite said...: I love old cemeteries ...they are often sad but so interesting!; March 13, 2012 at 4:50 PM
Sallie (FullTime-Life.com said...: Oddly, cemeteries are actually great places to go to contemplate life. And to learn history.

Children's gravestones always make me cry.; March 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM
Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...: I too, am fascinated with cemeteries and love to visit and photograph them. And, I too, am always saddened to see the age of the little ones when they passed. Great shots!; March 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM
ChrisJ said...: No cemeteries near us. That willow tree is gorgeous!; March 13, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Gillian Olson said...: A good reminder of how important it is to live every minute we have.; March 13, 2012 at 10:50 PM
Hazel said...: I just love browsing cemeteries! There's so much to learn and be fascinated about. Your photos are beautiful like always. Love them!; March 13, 2012 at 11:31 PM
Kim, USA said...: Your like me I felt bad if I see young children's tomb stone. I also like going to cemeteries specially if it is old. ^_^

ABC Wed; March 14, 2012 at 12:22 AM
Cezar and Léia said...: That tree is wonderful!Great pictures and cool idea for this theme!
Léia; March 14, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Anonymous said...: peaceful and beautiful

if i could have just one wish; March 14, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Chubskulit Rose said...: Very neat cemetery.; March 15, 2012 at 1:07 AM
Anonymous said...: Lovely photos; conveys a nice feeling for the serenity and peace of the place.; March 15, 2012 at 1:07 AM
Horsoon said...: It's always emotional when visiting cemeteries for me...; March 15, 2012 at 1:32 AM
Sharp Little Pencil said...: Here's a weird one for you! We had an ice cream parlor in my hometown, Binghamton, NY (well, it was in nearby Endicott) located next to a graveyard. The custom was to get an ice cream cone, climb up the stone embankment, and wander through the cemetery, looking at names, sort of communing with the long-gone. I am not afraid of cemeteries, nor of dying... My dad called them "marble orchards"! Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.com/2012/03/16/irony-in-the-air/; March 16, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Anonymous said...: amazing how there's so many different views of the sky and point of views too

anything but; March 18, 2012 at 1:11 AM
SandyCarlson said...: Sad and lovely places. The baby stones always get me.; March 18, 2012 at 9:08 PM

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