Burying Ground, Ipswich, Massachusetts, 2009 by Phil Douglis

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25-JUL-2009

Burying Ground, Ipswich, Massachusetts, 2009

Black is the color of shadows, and of mourning. In this image, a study in contrast, black and white becomes a statement in itself, a comment on the mysteries of death, compared to the symbolic light of faith shining upon a gravestone topped with winged skull. Selective focusing, dappled shadows, and the telescoping effect of a long telephoto lens, complete the picture.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
1/500s f/5.6 at 189.0mm iso100 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	25-Jul-2009 10:17:36
Make	Panasonic
Model	DMC-G1
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	189 mm
Exposure Time	1/500 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias	-0.66
White Balance
Metering Mode	multi spot (3)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	program (2)
Focus Distance

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Phil Douglis		04-Aug-2009 22:24
When I am composing my images, I look for contrasts in light, and this particular stone stood out from the others. I was also drawn to the winged skull -- a mixed metaphor from our point of view, but no doubt appropriate to the times.

sunlightpix		04-Aug-2009 15:10
Ooh, the light on the winged skull makes it appear that Richard's spirit is flying through the ether. Interesting syntax, "Here lies buried..."

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