Cemetery Photography

[Tony Britton]

Here's a collection of my favorite cemetery photos. Dramatic statues make excellent black and white subjects and provide great opportunities to celebrate the wonderful relationship between light and dark. Especially fun on cloudy days!

 

[Gianluca Drago]

It is an interesting group of photos. I especially like the first and last ones, where I feel the light sculpts the volumes more effectively (or maybe it's the balance between dark areas and light ones). The first one then has a nice round cut, while the last one has an important presence of negative space that captures me.

 

[Brian Moore]

The subject of the second one looks like she's about to walk right out of the photograph. The light of her eyes just above the shadow area make her look so alive. Excellent work, Tony.

 

[Pete Askew]

What a fabulous collection of images. The last is truly gorgeous.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Very nice! My wife and I just attended a guided walk through the town's older cemetery. Of course, old here in the states is relative. I don't believe there were any dated earlier than the 1800's. One thing that I found odd about newer burial stones was the inclusion of etched photos on the stone. Usually of the departed but sometimes a scene.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Stunning work, Tony. Really impressive!

 

[Tony Britton]

It is an interesting group of photos. I especially like the first and last ones, where I feel the light sculpts the volumes more effectively (or maybe it's the balance between dark areas and light ones). The first one then has a nice round cut, while the last one has an important presence of negative space that captures me.

Thank you for your wonderfully insightful response! Yes, I'm very pleased with the interplay of light and shadow in the photos you've mentioned. I especially like the area around the hand in the first image!

 

[Tony Britton]

The subject of the second one looks like she's about to walk right out of the photograph. The light of her eyes just above the shadow area make her look so alive. Excellent work, Tony.

Thanks, Brian! Exactly the effect I was aiming for! It truly is a beautiful statue!

 

[Tony Britton]

Very nice! My wife and I just attended a guided walk through the town's older cemetery. Of course, old here in the states is relative. I don't believe there were any dated earlier than the 1800's. One thing that I found odd about newer burial stones was the inclusion of etched photos on the stone. Usually of the departed but sometimes a scene.

Thanks, Gary. These photos were taken in Colma, California. One cemetery we visited was established in the year 1887!

 

[Tony Britton]

What a fabulous collection of images. The last is truly gorgeous.

Thanks for commenting, Pete! So glad you like these photos!

 

[Tony Britton]

Stunning work, Tony. Really impressive!

Thanks for looking and commenting, Rob! Incredible statues!

 

[Beth Anthony]

fantastic series. the shadows on the statues give them a 3d look.

 

[Chris Bennett]

As others have said Tony, these are stunning.
I'm in total agreement with Brian over the second one - I found myself drinking it in for 5 minutes or so. A truly compelling image.

 

[Tony Britton]

fantastic series. the shadows on the statues give them a 3d look.

Thanks, Beth! The light and shadow interplay really works well with these amazing statues.

 

[Tony Britton]

As others have said Tony, these are stunning.
I'm in total agreement with Brian over the second one - I found myself drinking it in for 5 minutes or so. A truly compelling image.

Thanks, Chris! I couldn't have hoped for a better response to this particular photo!