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© J Lamb 2013

The Lonely Grave.

Banks of the Clutha river view map

There are two graves at this site.
William Rigney is buried next to this grave to keep "somebody's darling' company.
Myth has it that Rigney pulled the young man from the Clutha river and buried him here.
This myth as since been dispelled but makes a good story. It's a sad and compelling place.

For other pbasers participating in the January Challenge "B/W Photography" http://form.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=46950

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S
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Brenda16-Jan-2013 23:48
And someone still puts flowers down! Well done. V
Cindi Smith16-Jan-2013 14:18
Very somber feeling the B&W creates. Beautiful image! V
Mieke WA Minkjan15-Jan-2013 07:03
a great find and somebody still loves "the darling" V
Yvonne15-Jan-2013 05:02
..and someone thoughtful added some flowers. v
larose forest photos15-Jan-2013 01:31
It certainly has a sad air to it, and your photo beautifully enhances that moodiness. V
Stephanie14-Jan-2013 20:43
Fascinating image and story! Great work John! :)
Janice Dunn14-Jan-2013 19:13
Oh, what a sad sign. I like the myth tho!! Super how you have focused just on the grave - well done
Don Mottershead14-Jan-2013 18:10
You have really brought out the emotion in this scene. Nicely done. ~V~
Walter Otto Koenig14-Jan-2013 16:58
Strong image with this lighting and tones. Very effective processing work.
globalgadabout14-Jan-2013 15:34
a poignant scene...the light is perfect..V
Barbara Heide14-Jan-2013 09:19
so touching, wonderful focus and dramatic processing! V
Micky Waby14-Jan-2013 08:47
Beautiful work John, the white flowers are a lovely feature. Tells an interesting tale.
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