Here, we are presented with a sombre graveyard scene. Encircled by a number of tall trees with wafer thin branches are rows of tombstones that stand erect in silence to the left, right, in front and likely behind. While overgrown and unkempt, many have doubtless survived centuries of weathering. A number of individuals visiting the graves of those they’ve lost are scattered throughout the middle-ground of the photograph, all with their backs turned to the photographer whose presence they are probably unaware of. Toward the background of the photograph is group of men and women standing around a grave in front of a mausoleum who are likely gathering to pay their respects at a burial. Silence pervades the scene even with the presence of people. The graveyard is both full - full of stone, moss and trees - and empty at the same time.
Here, we are presented with a sombre graveyard scene. Encircled by a number of tall trees with wafer thin branches are rows of tombstones that stand erect in silence to the left, right, in front and likely behind. While overgrown and unkempt, many have doubtless survived centuries of weathering. A number of individuals visiting the graves of those they’ve lost are scattered throughout the middle-ground of the photograph, all with their backs turned to the photographer whose presence they are probably unaware of. Toward the background of the photograph is group of men and women standing around a grave in front of a mausoleum who are likely gathering to pay their respects at a burial. Silence pervades the scene even with the presence of people. The graveyard is both full - full of stone, moss and trees - and empty at the same time.