Sunday, October 23, 2011

Halloween Offerings, Number Ten...

You may have noticed that I missed last Wednesday and Friday.  There's a story involved, but truthfully, it's not a very good one, and so I won't go into it here.  Suffice to say that computer issues were part of the problem, but not its entirety.

My most humble apologies, and I return today with a new Offering.

I love cemeteries...I can stroll for hours through the stones, enjoying the peace and quiet, paying attention to not much in particular.

I went to visit my dad's grave today, and on a whim took my camera. I consider photography as much a part of my art as anything I do with a pencil or brush, and so I make a photo Offering today.

As I strolled around the corner from my dad's grave, I came upon this Graveyard Angel, whom I had never noticed before:


I was entranced, and when I moved forward to get a closer shot, I found, through sheer happenstance of where I was standing, that she was staring back at me...



One step closer...


I won't lie to you: it was a very subtle, creepy moment--the almost total silence, combined with stone eyes--carved long ago--peering at me through my camera lens.

And that's why I submit it here, for your consideration, as a Halloween Offering.

I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks,

Brad

5 comments:

  1. Hey Brad, you would love me location! I live across the street from a cemetery. Before they put up the fence, I would take my dog for a walk through it, or go for a jog through it. It is a fascinating place to be. And yes, while I never encountered an angel staring back at me, there were certainly moments where I'm certain I wasn't the only one there. Thanks for sharing my friend!

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  2. Um, you never noticed it before? Don't blink! Don't turn you back on it!

    ;-)

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  3. Yes that is pretty creepy lol Thanks for sharing Brad.

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  4. Yeah, heed Cecilia's warning, don't take your eyes off her when you're there. Maybe even try not to blink too much, just in case.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FFK8eZZtBA if you need a clue

    Good pictures. You won't look at them the same way after you watch the video.

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