photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Larry Hill | all galleries >> Galleries >> La Veta, Colorado > After the Comet
previous | next
08-AUG-2008 Larry Hill

After the Comet

La Veta, Colorado

In Carl Orff's "Der Mond", three lads steal the moon from a tree outside a tavern.

As each one dies, he takes his third of the moon into the grave with him.
The light from the moon awakens the dead. They reunite its pieces and its light makes them rowdy.
They raise such a ruckus dancing, fighting and gambling that they awaken Saint Peter, who levels a comet at them.
He arrives on the scene and demands to know what the lighted orb is. "That is the Moon!" the dead reply.
He reclaims the moon and as dawn breaks, order is restored and we again hear the eternal snoring of the dead.

This is such a moment, through the trees of La Veta's cemetary.

Nikon D2Xs ,nikkor 24-120 f/3.5-5.6 AF-S G ED VR
1/25s f/5.6 at 120.0mm iso250 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
comment | share
fotabug11-Aug-2008 01:38
Very pretty scene. Again shows what the D2xs is capable of. You did a great job with it.
Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo09-Aug-2008 05:09
Beautifully done with a sublime range of colors. Delightful story line!
Guest 09-Aug-2008 01:03
Wow! Looks almost like there's a fire raging behind those trees. Great shot Larry!
momad3004408-Aug-2008 22:46
I looked at the photo first and thought FIRE! How beautiful...and what a fascinating story. Well done.

Debbie
Guest 08-Aug-2008 22:34
Very nice shot! Love the story that goes with it.
Bea.08-Aug-2008 22:15
What an incredible and moody shot. Brilliantly caught.
Jack Hoying08-Aug-2008 22:07
That sure is beautiful scene. You did a great job of exposing the differnt elements.
Barry Ailetcher08-Aug-2008 19:57
Outstanding image on the wow factor it is off the scale
Roger Bailey08-Aug-2008 18:54
Very nice, the strange red glow makes it, enjoyed the tale to!
Ruth Voorhis08-Aug-2008 18:21
A fittingly infernal scene.:-) Very beautiful image.
paplvr08-Aug-2008 18:01
Interesting, looks very spooky. Or like a fire. Linda S