Visitation (Snow Angels at Fairview Cemetery)
Make that re-visitation. I wandered through the cemetery today (through the piles of snow) I figured I better get some shots before the next round of storms hits Monday. I made two amazing discoveries today.
At the bottom of one of my favorite statues I found this odd little thing I never noticed before, a snake with fruit in its mouth. I was astounded I never saw it but I always remember hearing that sometimes you don’t see something until you’re ready to see it.
Well, my eyes were certainly open this afternoon when I happened upon yet another undiscovered gem.
It was so unexpected and so lovely that I lost my breath for a moment. My batteries were running low at this point so I decided to go home and try another day. I will also be visiting local places of interest as my schedule allows and I have a few small gigs lined up for this spring and summer.
Check out the rest of the photos from my little snowy stroll…
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graveyards are fascinating, these images are very touching with the snow draped around the headstones …. well observed and well photographed!
Nice collection of images. Snow makes for a peaceful shroud :-)
It’s true, we only see things when we are ready to see them – though I suspect that the author of that phrase was referring to the growth of understanding rather than the visual. Perhaps we look more closely as we develop our understanding?
I think that must be it. I am suddenly becoming aware of things I always took advantage of so perhaps wisdom makes us think differently and literally see the world in a different way. Your comments got me thinking… :)
I adore stone angels in the snow and these are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. Regards, Paul
I’ve always been fascinated by this cemetery and gravestones in general. I’m glad to memorialize the lives of people who lived in my area. I’m happy others see the beauty I’ve always been drawn to. Thank you for your kind comments!
Oh they are all breathtakingly beautiful covered in snow! Doubt they look half as poignant in summer :-)
Hmm you could be right, I’ve never visited then… I seem to be drawn to this place in the winter or just before spring :)
The serpent and the apple are likely a reference to the biblical depiction of the story of the Garden of Eden where Satan (serpent) offers Eve the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil (apple). Considering that the foot of the statue is stepping on it, this might represent a conquering of the devil, or of original sin. Your cemetery photos in snow are beautiful.
That’s a great interpretation, well put! I’m glad you like the photos :)